Course Overview
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My education includes a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from UC Santa Cruz and an MBA from CSU Fresno. My academic honors include: UCLA Alumni Scholar, UCSC Graduating Honors, CSUF Phi Kappa Phi, CSUF Beta Gamma Sigma, CSUF Dean’s List all semesters,... View ProfileDetails
- Total Time 3 hr, 3 min
- Lessons 17
- Attachments 36
- Exercises 49
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98 CQ
17 Lessons in This Course
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11 minFREEBasic Computing lesson 1Free6 CQ
In this lesson, Todd McLeod prefaces a course on technology with a humbling meditation on gratitude and its relationship with opportunity and location.
with Todd McLeodIn this lesson, Todd McLeod prefaces a course on technology with a humbling meditation on gratitude and its relationship with opportunity and location.
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19 minBasic Computing lesson 210 CQ
Improving your computer skills requires focus and practice. In this lesson, get helpful advice for achieving both to learn quickly and more efficiently.
with Todd McLeodImproving your computer skills requires focus and practice. In this lesson, get helpful advice for achieving both to learn quickly and more efficiently.
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5 minSTEM lesson 33 CQ
Do you want to become a computer expert? Learn how practice, persistence, and patience are the most important skills needed to understand and master technology.
with Todd McLeodDo you want to become a computer expert? Learn how practice, persistence, and patience are the most important skills needed to understand and master technology.
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21 minSTEM lesson 411 CQ
Is technology helping you or harming you? In this lesson, study the role of technology in your life and examine the social impact of technology as a tool.
with Todd McLeodIs technology helping you or harming you? In this lesson, study the role of technology in your life and examine the social impact of technology as a tool.
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12 minSTEM lesson 57 CQ
A thought-provoking look at technology, this lesson discusses Internet privacy, government censorship, image manipulation, and oversharing on social media.
with Todd McLeodA thought-provoking look at technology, this lesson discusses Internet privacy, government censorship, image manipulation, and oversharing on social media.
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16 minSTEM lesson 69 CQ
Technology guru Todd McLeod discusses the pros and cons of computers and shares some of the many benefits of using technology for work, school, and leisure.
with Todd McLeodTechnology guru Todd McLeod discusses the pros and cons of computers and shares some of the many benefits of using technology for work, school, and leisure.
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13 minSTEM lesson 77 CQ
Do you know the basic functions of computers? Have you ever thought about the history of computing? Learn about both in this eye-opening technology lesson.
with Todd McLeodDo you know the basic functions of computers? Have you ever thought about the history of computing? Learn about both in this eye-opening technology lesson.
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9 minAnalytics lesson 85 CQ
Technology guru Todd McLeod discusses computers and their ability to transform massive amounts of data into user-friendly, easy-to-understand information.
with Todd McLeodTechnology guru Todd McLeod discusses computers and their ability to transform massive amounts of data into user-friendly, easy-to-understand information.
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11 minHardware lesson 96 CQ
In this beginner-friendly technology lesson, learn the basic functions and components of a computer, including the role of hardware, software, and drivers.
with Todd McLeodIn this beginner-friendly technology lesson, learn the basic functions and components of a computer, including the role of hardware, software, and drivers.
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11 minHardware lesson 106 CQ
Technology guru Todd McLeod discusses the rapid evolution of computers and shares the technological advancements behind each generation of growth.
with Todd McLeodTechnology guru Todd McLeod discusses the rapid evolution of computers and shares the technological advancements behind each generation of growth.
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13 minSTEM lesson 117 CQ
You use the Internet daily, but how much do you really know about it? Learn about the fundamentals and history of the Internet and the World Wide Web.
with Todd McLeodYou use the Internet daily, but how much do you really know about it? Learn about the fundamentals and history of the Internet and the World Wide Web.
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9 minSTEM lesson 125 CQ
Learn about some of the most popular websites and apps that can help you make informed decisions in your everyday life and save time and money.
with Todd McLeodLearn about some of the most popular websites and apps that can help you make informed decisions in your everyday life and save time and money.
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5 minSTEM lesson 133 CQ
Learn how to take a screenshot on a Windows computer, on a Mac, and on an iPhone. This simple skill is one of the most essential and helpful tools to pick up.
with Todd McLeodLearn how to take a screenshot on a Windows computer, on a Mac, and on an iPhone. This simple skill is one of the most essential and helpful tools to pick up.
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4 minSTEM lesson 143 CQ
One of the main tenets of email etiquette is knowing how to send an email to multiple recipients. In this lesson, learn how to use the To, Cc, and Bcc fields.
with Todd McLeodOne of the main tenets of email etiquette is knowing how to send an email to multiple recipients. In this lesson, learn how to use the To, Cc, and Bcc fields.
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3 minSTEM lesson 152 CQ
Computer instructor Todd McLeod demonstrates how to right-click, or how to click the right button on a mouse, and open a powerful context-sensitive menu.
with Todd McLeodComputer instructor Todd McLeod demonstrates how to right-click, or how to click the right button on a mouse, and open a powerful context-sensitive menu.
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5 minSTEM lesson 163 CQ
Are you guilty of bad email etiquette? Ditch the annoying habits by learning the proper way to reply to and forward email messages to your contacts.
with Todd McLeodAre you guilty of bad email etiquette? Ditch the annoying habits by learning the proper way to reply to and forward email messages to your contacts.
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8 minSTEM lesson 175 CQ
Learn how to send an email successfully using proper email etiquette. This is a fundamental course for anyone who wants to communicate online with ease.
with Todd McLeodLearn how to send an email successfully using proper email etiquette. This is a fundamental course for anyone who wants to communicate online with ease.
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56378 min56-part Microsoft Office course216 CQ
Teachers, business professionals, and anyone else who needs to organize large amounts of data—this complete guide (for beginners!) to data analysis and visualization in Microsoft Excel is for you.
with Todd McLeodTeachers, business professionals, and anyone else who needs to organize large amounts of data—this complete guide (for beginners!) to data analysis and visualization in Microsoft Excel is for you.
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1045 min10-part Microsoft Office course27 CQ
With the basic Microsoft Excel knowledge introduced in this course, build a gradebook based on a course syllabus, format and customize data, and use formulas and functions to calculate grades!
with Todd McLeodWith the basic Microsoft Excel knowledge introduced in this course, build a gradebook based on a course syllabus, format and customize data, and use formulas and functions to calculate grades!
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10115 min10-part Basic Computing course62 CQ
Understanding how a computer stores data is an essential computer skill. In this course, computer expert Todd McLeod shares everything he knows about computer data storage and how to manage memory.
with Todd McLeodUnderstanding how a computer stores data is an essential computer skill. In this course, computer expert Todd McLeod shares everything he knows about computer data storage and how to manage memory.
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17130 min17-part Hardware course74 CQ
If you’re looking for a course that covers the basics of computer hardware in plain language, this is it! Learn everything from drives to ROM with technology and computer expert, Todd McLeod.
with Todd McLeodIf you’re looking for a course that covers the basics of computer hardware in plain language, this is it! Learn everything from drives to ROM with technology and computer expert, Todd McLeod.
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1484 min14-part Basic Computing course49 CQ
Want to learn the basics of how computers work? In this course, tech expert Todd McLeod demonstrates essential computer skills—including how to use keyboard shortcuts and customize your desktop.
with Todd McLeodWant to learn the basics of how computers work? In this course, tech expert Todd McLeod demonstrates essential computer skills—including how to use keyboard shortcuts and customize your desktop.
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858 min8-part Basic Computing course35 CQ
In this course, pick up expert advice about setting up a computer safely and quickly, creating a network drive, replacing a laptop screen, installing a CPU, overclocking your computer, and more!
with CPU ModderIn this course, pick up expert advice about setting up a computer safely and quickly, creating a network drive, replacing a laptop screen, installing a CPU, overclocking your computer, and more!
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1066 min10-part Basic Computing course40 CQ
Google offers a full suite of free apps to help manage your personal and professional lives, organize files, and increase productivity. Learn how to use Google Drive, Docs, Sheets, Gmail, and more.
with Klista RaderGoogle offers a full suite of free apps to help manage your personal and professional lives, organize files, and increase productivity. Learn how to use Google Drive, Docs, Sheets, Gmail, and more.
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318 min3-part Basic Computing course12 CQ
In this course, an expert from Computer Care Clinic introduces the basic features you need to know to navigate Windows 10. Learn how to customize the Start menu, find your favorite programs, and more.
with Computer Care ClinicIn this course, an expert from Computer Care Clinic introduces the basic features you need to know to navigate Windows 10. Learn how to customize the Start menu, find your favorite programs, and more.
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8106 min8-part Basic Computing course57 CQ
Need detailed guidance on how to make the best of the Windows 10 operating system? This course familiarizes beginner students with the Windows 10 user interface and its basic capabilities.
Need detailed guidance on how to make the best of the Windows 10 operating system? This course familiarizes beginner students with the Windows 10 user interface and its basic capabilities.
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10120 min10-part Basic Computing course65 CQ
If you're a Mac or Windows user looking for more control over your operating system, switch to open source Ubuntu Linux! Install and customize the latest Ubuntu build in this course.
with Anything AppleIf you're a Mac or Windows user looking for more control over your operating system, switch to open source Ubuntu Linux! Install and customize the latest Ubuntu build in this course.
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79593 min79-part Microsoft Office course337 CQ
Pivot tables make data analysis and visualization fun! This extensive course explores how to apply the powerful Microsoft Excel pivot table feature to create reports that impress any audience.
with MyExcelOnlinePivot tables make data analysis and visualization fun! This extensive course explores how to apply the powerful Microsoft Excel pivot table feature to create reports that impress any audience.
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889 min8-part Analytics course49 CQ
Want to improve your website’s SEO? In this course, Collin from White List Marketing Firm shares how to reach the top of Google search results using simple, proven white hat SEO strategy.
with Collin McAdamsWant to improve your website’s SEO? In this course, Collin from White List Marketing Firm shares how to reach the top of Google search results using simple, proven white hat SEO strategy.
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16187 min16-part Analytics course100 CQ
Google Analytics is an essential tool for any online marketer. In this course for beginners, get a comprehensive overview of how to use it to track and report valuable data about your website.
with EduonixGoogle Analytics is an essential tool for any online marketer. In this course for beginners, get a comprehensive overview of how to use it to track and report valuable data about your website.
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11122 min11-part Entrepreneurship course66 CQ
Growing a business is much easier with a solid brand in place. Digital marketing expert Dr. Gigi Johnson reveals how to analyze web data to design the launch—or re-launch—of your business.
with Dr. Gigi JohnsonGrowing a business is much easier with a solid brand in place. Digital marketing expert Dr. Gigi Johnson reveals how to analyze web data to design the launch—or re-launch—of your business.
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26150 min26-part Microsoft Office course89 CQ
Discover some of Microsoft Excel's most handy formulas, shortcuts, and add-ins in this course. From sorting through data, to using a solver to optimize values, increase your Excel productivity today.
Discover some of Microsoft Excel's most handy formulas, shortcuts, and add-ins in this course. From sorting through data, to using a solver to optimize values, increase your Excel productivity today.
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6103 minFREE6-part Engineering courseFree54 CQ
Building a custom gaming computer can be easy when you have a step-by-step guide. Learn how to install each component—from the motherboard to the graphics card—and build a high-performance gaming PC!
with Carey HolzmanBuilding a custom gaming computer can be easy when you have a step-by-step guide. Learn how to install each component—from the motherboard to the graphics card—and build a high-performance gaming PC!
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643 min6-part Hardware course25 CQ
If you’re looking to put together an electronic prototype that will last, you’ll want to solder the parts together. In this course, learn how to use a soldering iron on sensitive electronics.
with CuriousInventorIf you’re looking to put together an electronic prototype that will last, you’ll want to solder the parts together. In this course, learn how to use a soldering iron on sensitive electronics.
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11145 min11-part Hardware course80 CQ
Want to become a certified computer genius? Take on the rewarding challenge of building and customizing your own PC. CPU Modder reveals the necessary parts and calls out beginner PC builder mistakes.
with CPU ModderWant to become a certified computer genius? Take on the rewarding challenge of building and customizing your own PC. CPU Modder reveals the necessary parts and calls out beginner PC builder mistakes.
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11112 min11-part Computer Science course61 CQ
You've likely heard about hacking and tried to protect your online identity from hackers. But what is hacking, who does it, and why? In this complete web hacking basics course, answer these questions!
You've likely heard about hacking and tried to protect your online identity from hackers. But what is hacking, who does it, and why? In this complete web hacking basics course, answer these questions!
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1240 min12-part Basic Computing course26 CQ
If you're new to either computers or Windows 7 and want to learn how to navigate this easy-to-use operating system, this beginner-friendly course from Instructor Gadget is for you.
with Instructor GadgetIf you're new to either computers or Windows 7 and want to learn how to navigate this easy-to-use operating system, this beginner-friendly course from Instructor Gadget is for you.