2015 ta day computers 101 syndi tow and tricia sproule october 26, 2015
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2015 TA Day
Computers 101
Syndi Tow and Tricia SprouleOctober 26, 2015
Lake County Schools
Vision StatementA dynamic, progressive and collaborative learning community embracing
change and diversity where every student will graduate with the skills needed to succeed in postsecondary education and the workplace.
Mission StatementThe mission of the Lake County Schools is to provide every student with
individual opportunities to excel.
We Believe:Education is the foundation for everyone’s future.
Education is a lifelong process.All students can learn.
Students should be civic-minded and embrace future roles in the community.Parents/guardians, community, and schools are partners in a student’s
education.Providing a safe, resource-filled learning environment is essential.
Students will graduate prepared for work and postsecondary education.
Bellringer:
http://padlet.com/sproulep/computers101ta
Exit Ticket:
http://padlet.com/sproulep/computers101ta
COMPUTER Basics
Hardware Touch and feel
Monitor, Keyboard, Mouse
Software Operating System Software Application Software
OPERATING SYSTEM vs APPLICATION SOFTWARE
CONTROLS THE BASIC OPERATION OF THE COMPUTER MICROSOFT WINDOWS - 8.1, 7, Vista, XP
Windows 8.1 Windows 7
MICROSOFT OFFICE – 2013, 2010, 2007
COMMON TYPES OF APPLICATION SOFTWARE
Microsoft Office Word, Excel,
PPT, Access, Publisher
COMMUNICATION Skype, Text
messaging E-MAIL
PROGRAM Outlook
INTERNET BROWSER Internet Explorer Chrome
GRADEBOOK – EA+
Google Search
STORAGE DEVICES Is used to store instructions, data,
and information when they are not being used in memory.
Four common types: Hard Drive CD Flash Drive Cloud
File Management
Save Files U: Drive Flash Drive Hard Drive (C:) Share Drive (X:) Cloud Stored on servers on the
Internet (OneDrive – Lake County Schools)
Search Files
Go to All Files icon Click on box on top right that says
“Search This PC” Type in portion of file name Select location to search Enter
HOW TO SAVE FILES
To save a file: Click on File Go to Save or (Save As) Select a location (folder) Name the file
Portal Access and Use
Portal Login School
Tiles (Skyward Business) Access Check History and Employee Info Time Off Status (Sick Time Available)
Home – http://lake.k12.fl.us U: drive
Office 365 Account – Free Office
Microsoft Office Basics
Ribbon Undo, Help, Search
Insert Pictures (no more clip art) Custom Guide Online Learning
Access – Portal and/or Web Video Course Example Handouts
Undo Most programs have an Undo
command Will undo last typed item(s) Redo Typing
Using Help
It may appear as a menuYou might see Help as a “?”
Internet Explorer
Add File Menu Bar Add Favorites Search vs URL
Search
Search Internet Use the location at top to search a
specific URL Use the bar to type in keyword search
Specialized Google Search
Creative Commons Morgue File – free images Example of picture: Is it legal or not? Online Pictures –
Bing Image Search Google Search – Image, Search Rights
Resources
Great website for learning new things about computers http://www.gcflearnfree.org/ https://learn.customguide.com/
Bonus tip: https:// means requires login
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Computers 101
Syndi Tow and Tricia Sproule
tows@lake.k12.fl.us sproulep@lake.k12.fl.us
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