Getting Started with Windows 8

Switching between Modern UI and Desktop mode

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Describe the new features available in Windows 8

Describe the platforms that support Windows 8

Describe the difference between Windows 8 RT and Windows 8 Pro

Sign in and out of Windows

Sign up for a Microsoft Account

Describe how to convert a Local Account to a Microsoft Account

Shutdown and restart Windows

Lock Windows

Navigate using Shortcut Keys

Describe the Modern UI

Describe Hot Corners

Describe Gestures

Navigate the basic features of Windows

This module will teach more advanced navigation techniques for Windows 8 and will also focus on the personalization of the user experience across all connected Windows 8 devices. Students will learn the new navigation tools, app switcher, the Charms menu, and Windows App Store.

Presenting the Modern UI

Using Tiles

Working with the Task Bar

Working with Charms

Working with the Modern UI and Windows 8 Taskbar

Working with Tiles

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Describe the feature and functionality of the Start screen

Use Tiles

Use App Switcher

Use Snap

Use Keyboard Shortcuts

Search for files, applications, and settings

Customize the taskbar

Describe the Charms bar

Describe Aero Peek

Create a Toolbar

Describe Taskbar on dual monitors

Describe the Action Center

This module describes the basic applications included with Windows 8 and give students an overview of both the Windows Store and how it can be used to find apps that supplement the included apps. This module will also cover the new functionality of Internet Explorer 10, as well as how students can leverage its new capabilities and navigate using both the new, Modern user interface version and the traditional Desktop user interface for IE 10.

Windows 8 Apps Overview

Basic Windows 8 Apps

Internet Explorer 10

Browsing with Internet Explorer 10

Customizing Internet Explorer 10

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Describe the Windows Store

Describe the Mail App

Describe the Photos App

Describe the Messaging App

Describe the People App

Describe the Calendar App

Describe the Bing App

Describe the Weather App

Describe the Video App

Describe the Maps App

Describe the Travel App

Describe Internet Explorer 10

Describe SkyDrive

This module will teach students how to work with Files and Folders in the Windows 8 file system, add and remove devices to their system, and share file and device resources with other users, computers, and devices on the same network.

Browsing and Organizing Files

HomeGroup

Connecting Windows 8 Devices

Create a File Share

Create a HomeGroup

Add and Share a Printer