WEEK 2

TUTORIAL

In this weeks tutorial we discovered the basics of microsoft word and microsoft excel. We had been given two activities both relating to microsoft word and excel an they were needed to be completeed an screen shots had to be taken for the teacher to approve so that she could see that the tasks had been completed. We also had to update our blogs for the week which is want is currently taking place.

Below is a screen shot of the microsoft word and microsoft excel exercise:







LECTURE

The basics of all microsoft programmes was discussed and the many other programmes that will be used during the course was briefly mentioned as well. We were briefly informed on browser statistics and the different types ofe mail sources that can be used such as, outlook express, hotmail, other forms of messenger and the ecu student webmail. We were also given examples of blogs that have been updated regulary and are of a high standard. We were provided with these so we good see the standard of what our blogs are supposed to be like.

READINGS

Through the "graphic file formats" reading, adobe photoshop is mentioned. What is discussed is the many ways of uploading pictures such as using imageshack and other internet sources. As you continue to read you discover the many different sizes and forms of photos that can and should be uploaded.

Int he second reading which is "Using Ms word for APA Tasks" is essentially a document to help users with tools to do with MS Word as well as carrying out different exercises with in the Microsoft Word document.