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Computer Literacy

This two-hour class will teach you the basic information about the computers. The class also provides hands on introduction to some of the computer hardware components and a brief discussion of the day-to-day used computer terms.


Here are examples of the content I might include.

Objective:

Turn the computer on

Logging into the network

Understand the Keyboard

Understand the Mouse

  • Left click/Primary
  • Right click/Secondary

Understand the Windows Desktop

  • Background
  • Icons
  • Taskbar
    • Start menu
    • Option tray
    • System tray

Understand Windows Application

  • My Computer
  • Windows Helps system

Understand Windows Explorer

Events and Announcements
Updated 3/20/00

Don't forget, we're taking a trip to the Museum of Fine Arts on March 22. You won't need to bring a lunch, but you must have your permission slip signed and with you when you get on the bus.

Assignment 4 is not due until April 3 (instead of March 31).

In the News

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Here I might mention a story in the news that pertains to my subject and solicit opinions from the class. Or I might ask a question about material we covered in class, for example:

This week we read a great short story. If you could be any of the characters in this story, which would you be and why?

I'll post the answers on the "Class Bulletin Board" page.

Meet the Challenge!

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Here, I might put a weekly brain teaser, for example:

Three less than 4 times a number is greater than 4 times the sum of the number and 1. Find all such numbers.

Last week's answer: 4
Last week's winner: Brad

Please get in touch with any questions or comments on my site.

Computer Literacy Class Part I