Intro To Computing
Here you will find a series of links that will take you to exercises and activities to help you learn how to use a computer.
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Mouse Practice From BBC UK |
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Now that you have completed the mouse exercises and games you can click on the Ergonomics video below to find out more. |
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Ergonomics http://www.explainingcomputers.com Use your mouse to hover over the play button on the video to the right of your screen |
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Now that you have successfully got used to using the mouse and understand computer health and safety we will move onto Computer basics.
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Computer Basics GCFLearnFree.org Left click on the computer 101 image to your right, a window will open then Left click on lesson one to start your learning. Ask your facilitator if you need assistance.
Make sure you have completed all 1 - 15 lessons |
http://www.computersxstream.com/Training-Basics.php
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Windows 7 (Operating System) GCFLearnFree.org Left click on the windows 7 icon to the right, a window will open then Left click on lesson one to start your learning. Ask your facilitator if you need assistance.
Make sure you have completed all 1 - 7 lessons |
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Apple Operating System GCFLearnFree.org Only visit this web site if you are interested in using an Apple computer
Left click on lesson one to start your learning. Ask your facilitator if you need assistance. Note if you are studying at an Otago Polytechnic Learning Centre you will not be able to use an apple operating system. |
http://www.edibleapple.com/2009/04/20/the-evolution-and-history-of-the-apple-logo/
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What are Folders and Files? View the video by left clicking on the play button to find out what folders and files are. |
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How to create a new folder in Windows 7 Watch this video on how to create a folder in Windows 7 and try it yourself Task: Practice creating some folders on your computer. |
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Return to page # in your book to read about using My Computer and Working with Folders & Files.
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Microsoft Word 2010 GCFLearnFree.org Work your way through the lessons and practice what they show you. Remember to save your work to a USB memory stick not to the computer, Instructions on page # of the book. |
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Practice what you have learnt on the Word exercises in the book. Page #
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Microsoft Excel 2010 GCFLearnFree.org Work your way through the lessons and practice what they show you. Remember to save your work to a USB memory stick not to the computer, Instructions on page # of the book. |
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Practice what you have learnt on the Excel exercises in the book. Page #
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Microsoft PowerPoint 2010 GCFLearnFree.org Work your way through the lessons and practice what they show you. Remember to save your work to a USB memory stick not to the computer, Instructions on page # of the book. |
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Practice what you have learnt on the PowerPoint exercises in the book. Page #
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You will have noticed that you have been studying via the internet on what is called a website. You now find out about the internet and Email.
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Intro to Internet GCFLearnFree.org Work your way through the lessons and practice what they show you. |
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Internet Safety GCFLearnFree.org Work your way through the lessons and practice what they show you. |
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Intro to Email GCFLearnFree.org Work your way through the lessons and practice what they show you. |
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Gmail and Windows Live Mail GCFLearnFree.org Work your way through the lessons and practice what they show you. |
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