Computer Basics Tutorial
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Computer Basics
For
Beginners
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Using a Computer Means…
• Learning new software.
• Using the Internet to teach students.
• Writing lesson plans that include
technology.
• Incorporating technology into your
classroom.
• Participating in projects that involve
technology.
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Teaching with computers
is
easier
if
you…
• Know some basic computer skills.
• Are able to do some typing.
• Are comfortable with technology.
SO…….
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Get ready…
Study this warmup and make sure
you know the skills.
You will find that being prepared
makes your computer experience
much more pleasant!
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Basic Skills You Need to Know
Mouse
Clicking
Double
Clicking
Typing
Windows
Internet
Fonts
Folders
Opening a
browser
Tab Key
Minimize/
Maximize
Typing an
address
Opening/
Closing
Clicking
On links
Moving
windows
The back
button
Right
Clicking
Aligning
Scrolling
Formatting
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The Mouse
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Clicking your Mouse
• Your mouse is used to “click” and make
things happen!
• You should practice using a mouse.
• Playing games like solitaire can help you
get used to a mouse. Most computers have
games under the “start” button. Ask your
mentor to help you find a game to play after
you finish this slide show.
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Left Click
This is your left
click button.
Left clicking one time
on an item will
highlight it. You also
single click when you
are using the Internet.
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Also called
“regular click”
Put your
hand on your
mouse so
that your
index finger
is on the left
click button.
Click the
button to get
the feel of
the mouse.
Right Clicking
This is your right
click button.
Right clicking
gives you the
power to work
with an object.
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Right click on the
computer to see some
choices you would have.
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background to return to
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More Mouse Magic
You can use
your “left
click” button to
double click.
Clicking 2
times very
quickly lets you
open programs
and files.
Anyone who
has trouble
double clicking
can also left
click and then
hit the enter
key on the
keyboard.
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Windows
Folders and Skills
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Windows Desktop
• When you start your
computer you will see a
screen that is called the
“desktop”.
• The small pictures on it
are called “icons”.
• Each icon would take
you to a different
program or file if you
double clicked on it.
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Window
This is a “window”. It
opens when you click on
a program or folder.
You can move a
window by clicking
on the top bar and
dragging (holding
down your mouse
key).
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Folders
• Also on your
desktop you will
see folders.
• These hold files.
• You will be using
folders.
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Opening/Closing Folders
To close a folder or
program you click
on the X in the
corner.
To open a folder
you double click
on it.
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Word Processing
Word processing is somewhat like typing. We
use programs like
“Microsoft Word” to
Do word processing on the
Computer.
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This is Microsoft Word
This is your menu bar.
These are tool
bars. They help
you work with
your document.
This is where you type.
Fonts
Fonts are sets of letters
and numbers. You can
choose many different
styles of fonts. You
will find these under
the “format” button on
your toolbar. You will
practice this later.
The Internet
You will be using the Internet to do research, learn more
about lesson plan requirements, and send e-mail.
Browsers
These are Internet browsers. They
let you “surf the net”.
To open a browser you double click
on it or click once and hit the enter
key.
Try it! Double click on the
Netscape Icon. The browser
should open. To return to this slide
show, click the X at the top corner
of the Netscape window.
Teaching and Learning
Classroom Management
• You will be asked to
think about ways to
make computers
accessible to all
students in your class.
• Classroom
management is
different from
discipline.
Classroom Grouping
Grouping Techniques
Used in
Intech
Whole Group
Technology Lesson
Small Group
Learning
Individual Activity
Descriptions of Grouping
Whole group
technology
connected
lessons can be
used with large
groups and a
computer. A large
screen and
projector can
help.
Small group
technology
lessons can
be designed
as a single
activity for
the group or
as a
cooperative
learning
activity.
Individual
activities are
for one
student at a
computer.
A Last Word…
• Contact your Cisco Intern
• Check with others who use computers.
• Ask for help if you need it to master the
basic skills outlined here.
• Practice keyboarding and clicking.
Happy Computing…..