We’ve designed this comprehensive Microsoft Windows 10 Transition course to give your students the essentials of upgrading from Windows 8.1 to Windows 10. The course outline focuses on
new and improved features, such as:
- The Start Menu
- Virtual Desktops
- Snap Assist
- Using Cortana
- Searching Your Computer
- Surfing the Web with Microsoft Edge
- Using Windows 10 Apps
This course can also serve as a basic introduction to Windows for new users.
About This Course
Course Prerequisites
Course Overview
Course Objectives
How To Use This Book
Windows as a Service
Lesson 1: Navigating the Windows 10 Environment
TOPIC A: Navigate the Desktop
The Desktop
The Taskbar
The Notification Area
Tooltips
Context Menus
Jump Lists
Dialog Boxes
Desktop Icons
Enabling Tablet Mode
Activity 1-1
TOPIC B: Explore the Start Menu
Using the Start Button
Anatomy of the Start Menu
Tiles
Live Tiles
Resizing the Start Menu
Viewing All Apps
Activity 1-2
TOPIC C: Multitask with Apps
Switching Between Apps
The Snap Feature
Using Snap Assist
Closing an App
Activity 1-3
Summary
Review Questions
Lesson 2: Working with the Windows 10 Environment
TOPIC A: View Notifications
About Windows 10 Notifications
About the Action Center
Opening and Closing the Action Center
Clearing Notifications
Customizing Notification Settings
Activity 2-1
TOPIC B: Search Your Computer
Getting to Know Cortana
Setting Up Cortana
Using Cortana Voice Commands
Using the Search Field
Using the Cortana Menu
Using the Cortana Notebook
Activity 2-2
TOPIC C: Work with Virtual Desktops
Creating a New Desktop
Switching Desktops
Moving Apps Between Desktops
Closing Desktops
Activity 2-3
TOPIC D: Connect Devices to Your PC
Connecting Devices
Viewing Devices
Removing Devices
Activity 2-4
Summary
Review Questions
Lesson 3: Customizing the Windows 10 Environment
TOPIC A: Change Basic Windows Settings
Accessing the Settings Window
Overview of the Settings Window
Accessing the Control Panel
Overview of the Control Panel
Changing the Control Panel View
Activity 3-1
TOPIC B: Customize the Lock Screen
Using the Lock Screen
Changing the Background
Changing Apps
Changing the Screen Saver
Activity 3-2
TOPIC C: Customize the Desktop
Changing the Desktop Background
Changing the Accent Color
Applying a Theme
Activity 3-3
TOPIC D: Store and Share Files with OneDrive
What is OneDrive?
Using the OneDrive Notification Icon
Viewing Your Local OneDrive Folder
Viewing Your Online OneDrive Folder
Uploading Files and Folders
Changing OneDrive Settings
Activity 3-4
Summary
Review Questions
Lesson 4: Working with Apps in Windows 10
TOPIC A: Use Mail
Opening Mail
Configuring Mail Accounts
Viewing Mail Messages
Composing Mail Messages
Replying to Messages
Deleting Messages
Activity 4-1
TOPIC B: Use Calendar
Opening Calendar
Configuring Calendar
Viewing Your Calendar
Adding Events
Editing Events
Deleting Events
Activity 4-2
TOPIC C: Use Camera
Opening Camera
Taking Photos
Using the Timer
Taking a Video
Setting Options
Activity 4-3
Summary
Review Questions
Lesson 5: Having Fun in Windows 10
TOPIC A: Use Groove Music
Opening Groove Music
Playing Your Music
Using the Now Playing List
Creating Playlists
Searching for Music
Activity 5-1
TOPIC B: Use Movies & TV
Opening Movies & TV
Playing Videos
Searching for Videos
Activity 5-2
TOPIC C: Use Xbox
Opening Xbox
Signing Into the Xbox App
Playing Games
Viewing Achievements
Activity 5-3
Summary
Review Questions
Lesson 6: Using Microsoft Edge
TOPIC A: Navigate Microsoft Edge
Web Browsers and Search Engines
Microsoft Edge and Internet Explorer
Elements of the Microsoft Edge Window
URL’s
Bing
Activity 6-1
TOPIC B: Use Microsoft Edge
The Address Bar
Viewing Frequently Visited Websites
Viewing Your Favorites
Viewing Your Reading List
Viewing Your History
Using Reading View
Creating Web Notes
Sharing With Microsoft Edge
Using Cortana in Microsoft Edge
Activity 6-2
TOPIC C: Manage Tabs
About Tabs
Creating New Tabs
Switching Between Tabs
Managing Tabs
Closing a Tab
Activity 6-3
TOPIC D: Modify Microsoft Edge Options
About the More Actions Menu
Customizing Browser Settings
Customizing Advanced Settings
Activity 6-4
Summary
Review Questions
Lesson Labs
Lesson 1
Lesson Lab 1-1
Lesson Lab 1-2
Lesson 2
Lesson Lab 2-1
Lesson Lab 2-2
Lesson 3
Lesson Lab 3-1
Lesson Lab 3-2
Lesson 4
Lesson Lab 4-1
Lesson Lab 4-2
Lesson 5
Lesson Lab 5-1
Lesson Lab 5-2
Lesson 6
Lesson Lab 6-1
Lesson Lab 6-2
Course Wrap-Up
Post-Course Assessment
Course Summary
Appendices
Keyboard Shortcut Quick Reference Sheet
Glossary
Index
