PLEASE NOTE:
- This course is powered by Pointful Education and does not follow the typical Lincoln Empowered course structure.
- This course is one semester in length.
- This course includes teacher services. The auto-graded option is not available.
- This course requires materials. Click HERE for details.
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Michigan Families: CTE courses are not offered with Michigan-certified teachers. Please note that this means you may not earn credits for these courses if completed.
Grade Range: 8-12
Credit Equivalency: 1.0
Semester: 1 Semester
COURSE OVERVIEW
In this course, students will navigate Microsoft Outlook, which is the preferred email client for sending and receiving emails from the Microsoft Exchange Server. Outlook includes access to contact, email, calendar, and task management tools. Microsoft Outlook is a component of Office 365 and the Microsoft Office suite, including Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint. From fundamental processes like adding an account to more complex tasks such as customizing features to better accommodate specific needs, students will explore all that Microsoft Outlook can do.
Pointful Education Courses are structured in a consistent, research-based format utilizing multiple pedagogical concepts such as Understanding by Design, Growth Mindset, and Video and Project-based learning. Through the use of these pedagogical concepts, Pointful Education maintains a consistent and engaging course structure that supports student-centered learning.
COURSE OUTLINE BY MODULE
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Module 1: Introduction to Microsoft Outlook
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Module 2: Customizing Settings, Printing, and Saving Information
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Module 3: Performing Search Operations and Configuring Mail Settings
- Module 4: Creating and Formatting Messages
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Module 5: Organize and Manage Messages
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Module 6: Creating and Managing Calendars, Meetings, and Events
- Module 7: Organizing and Managing Appointments, Meetings, Events, Notes, and Tasks
- Module 8: Creating and Managing Contacts, and Contact Groups
COURSE PREVIEW VIDEO
Please follow this link for a course preview video.
CERTIFICATION
This course prepares students for the Microsoft Office Specialist in Outlook certification. To learn more, follow this link.
TEACHER SERVICES
All teachers for Pointful Education courses will grade student assessments according to the rubric accompanying each teacher-graded assessment. The course teacher is available to answer student questions via email, during scheduled office hours, or by virtual appointment. The student’s district is responsible for any certifications associated with the course.