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Introduction to Math, Science, and Technology: Estimation, Observation, and Basic Computing Skills

This course, MST1010-01 led by Dr. Maureen Markel in Fall 2006, offers an engaging introduction to fundamental concepts in math, science, and technology. Students explore estimation, sampling, and uncertainty in math; observation and classification in science; and essential Windows and Word techniques, including file management, shortcut keys, and document formatting. With practical activities and hands-on learning, students can enhance their skills in navigating technology and apply their knowledge in various tasks. Join us for an enriching learning experience!

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Introduction to Math, Science, and Technology: Estimation, Observation, and Basic Computing Skills

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  1. MST1010-01 Dr. Maureen Markel Fall, 2006

  2. Day One • Math – estimation, sampling, uncertainty • Science – observation, classification • Technology – basic Windows and Word techniques.

  3. Icon Taskbar Start menu Folders Recent programs Open window buttons

  4. Windows Explorer Windows Explorer Views Moving from folder to folder Sorting folders Collapsing and expanding folders Selecting files Moving, copying, and deleting files

  5. Using the Search feature to find files

  6. Basic Windows Application Terminology

  7. Ctrl-C - copy Ctrl-V - paste Ctrl-X - cut Ctrl-A – select all Ctrl-S – save Ctrl–W – close file Alt-F4 – close program Ctrl-Z – undo (works even when the edit/undo is unavailable) Ctrl-Y – redo Ctrl-F – find Alt+Tab – switches between open applications. Hold down tab to choose and tab to desired file. Just click Alt + Tab to switch back and forth between most recent files. Shortcut Keys to memorize

  8. A Quick Gallop through Word • Using the paint brush • Headers and footers for multiple pages • Changing bullet types • Changing margins • Creating a title page • Using hanging indents • Inserting a hyperlink • Search and replace • Using the spelling check and thesaurus • Changing case

  9. The mad dash continues . . . • Setting a border around text • Importing and formatting a picture • Inserting a footnote • Formatting the citation page • Creating tables • How many words in your document? • Saving in a different file format

  10. Technology Activity • Go to the following webpage: http://faculty.msmc.edu/markel Select Course Information and MST1010 Select Class Files and click on the Word Activity File. Save it to your disk and make the changes indicated in the handout given.

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