computer basics 2012 chippewa valley
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Basic computer education, Chippewa Valley Wisconsin 2012TRANSCRIPT
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Turn on Your Computer
Press the power button on your computer. The power button looks like the image below.
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Computer Basics
Getting Started with Technology in the Digital Divide
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Schedule: Computer Basics
• August 27th: Basic Computer Skills• September 24th: Basic Internet• October 1st: Word Processing Nuts and Bolts• October 8th: Setting Up and Using an Email
(Gmail) Account• October 15th: LinkedIn
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Objectives• Define the benefits of a computer and identify the four
basic functions
• Identify the different types of computers
• Identify types of software and their uses
• Describe hardware devices and practice using the mouse and keyboard
Lesson 1: Basic Computer Concepts
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Types of ComputersDesktop Laptop Servers
Tablets Mobile Devices Television
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Challenge• Think about the activities you perform or
want to perform using a computer. What do you need to learn to do that?
• Think about all the computers that are necessary for you to complete your day-to-day activities.
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Goals for Success
• Goal 1: _______________________________
• Goal 2: _______________________________
• Goal 3: _______________________________
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Two Basic Parts of a Computer
Hardware Software
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Four Basic Computer Functions
• Input: the computer gathers data or allows the user to add data.
• Process: Data is converted to information• Output: The processed results are retrieved
from the computer• Storage: Data or information is stored for
future use
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Hardware Devices
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Software• Operating System
– Windows (7, XP, Vista)– Macintosh (Tiger, Leopard, Lion)– Linux
• Programs or Applications– Microsoft Office Suite– Web Browsers– Games and more
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Desktop Challenge
Desktop
Notification AreaTask Bar
Start Button
Software Programs/Applications
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Input Devices• Mouse
– Ball Type– Optical– Keypad– Laser
• Keyboard– QWERTY– Laptop/Notebook– Foldable, projection, touchscreen
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Mouse
Left Mouse Button
Right Mouse Button
Scroll Wheel
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Mouse Exercises
Using Your MouseStart MenuHelp and SupportMouse (in search box)
Placing, Clicking, Dragging/Dropping, Drawinghttp://www.seniornet.org/howto/mouseexercises/mousepractice.html
Gameshttp://www.pbclibrary.org/mousing/games.htm
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Keyboard
Control, Shift, Function
Print ScreenEscape Key
Image Courtesy of gcflearnfree.org
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Keyboard Exercises
• Keyboard Games: http://adamfrost.net/elearningMaterials/keyboardSkills1/keyboardSkills1.html
• Learning the Keyboard• http://www.gcflearnfree.org/computerbasics
– Click on Interactives– Click “Play” on Parts of a Keyboard
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Data Storage• Data is any piece of information.• Data is stored in your computer as a file with a
specific name.– MouseExercises.doc (Word Document)– song.mp3– photo.jpg– Presentation.ppt– Document.pdf (read only)
• For example:– A picture taken with your digital camera is data.– All the files you create are data.
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Parts of A Desktop Computer
• http://www.gcflearnfree.org/computerbasics/5.4
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Objectives• Learn the basic desktop components and
desktop terminology• Launch the “Start” menu and use its features
to launch programs, create shortcuts, search, and access, and shut down your computer
• Use the Help and Support feature to learn about your computer
• Learn about Files and File Structure
Lesson 2: The Desktop and Windows Operating System
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Desktop ComponentsDesktopIconsComputer
Shortcut
Taskbar Notification Area
Recycle Bin
Start Button
Folder
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Challenge1. Look at your desktop. Can you find:
a. My Computerb. Shortcut Iconsc. Recycle Bind. Start Menue. Notification Areaf. Folder(s)
2. Open My Computer (double-click with the left mouse button)
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My Computer WindowWindow Title Bar
Address Bar
Menu Bar
Status Bar
Window Pane (Left)
Navigation Arrows
CloseMaximizeMinimize
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Challenge
1. Double Click on OS icon in my computer. 2. Observe all the files, folders, applications,
etc. in your hard drive. 3. Minimize, maximize and then close the
window.
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Parts of a Window
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Start MenuPrograms and Accessories(Common Activities)
Search Box
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Challenge1. Open the Start Menu2. Click on “Help and Support” in the right
window pane.3. Type “start menu” in the search
box.4. Select 2. The Start Menu
Overview and read the features of the Start menu.
5. Close (X) Windows Help and Support.
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Challenge1. Open Paint
(Start / All Programs / Accessories / Paint)
2. Show 3 buttons in upper right (Minimize, Maximize, Exit) 3. Restore down window to partial rather than full screen
(Upper right, middle button)
4. Click on Title Bar and drag to move window 5. Resize Paint window using double-headed arrows 6. Open Solitaire
(Start / All Programs / Games / Solitaire)
7. Notice both programs in Task Bar at bottom of screen; Practice minimizing and restoring windows
8. Drag Solitaire window partially over Paint window; Show how clicking on
window brings it to front (“the active window”)
9. Practice Mouse skills with either Paint or Solitaire
10. Exit all programs a. File / Exit b. Exit button (upper right corner)
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