Excel for home and work (beginners) - for Deaf people

• Use key terminology associated with spreadsheets• Load and exit from Microsoft Excel 2010• Create, open and save worksheets such as budgets and expenditures so you will be able to manage data for home or office use• Edit spreadsheets, enter and format data• Create simple formulas and basic functions so you learn how to save time and work efficiently• Insert and delete rows/columns in a worksheet and format tables• Create simple charts and graphs• Print worksheets• Manage your files effectively• Maintain the security of your files.

Please bring a USB memory stick, a folder with plastic wallets, pens and paper.

Each student has their own computer. Presentations will be made using computers, interactive whiteboard, overhead screen and printed notes. Step by step instruction, with demonstrations where approximate, will help you grasp the concepts. The course will be task-based so you are doing activities you would normally do in an office or other workplace. Classes are taught in British Sign Language, and written English.