Northstar Handouts 

The Northstar handouts can be downloaded and printed. Each lesson shows in a main folder with the overall topic. Choose the lesson you want to learn or review.

• Basic Computer Skills - English | Spanish

• Internet Basics - English | Spanish

• Cybersecurity Basics (English only)

• Using Email - English | Spanish

• Windows 10 - English

• Windows 11 - English | Spanish

• Mac OS - English | Spanish

Internet Safety

• Northstar Cybersecurity Basics

• Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency Toolkit

• Security Basics Quick Reference Guide

• Identity Theft and Internet Scams Tips

• 4 Easy Ways to Stay Safe Online (Secure Our World)

  • Phishing (Secure Our World)

  • Passwords (Secure Our World)

  • Multi-Factor Authentication [MFA] (Secure Our World)

  • Updating Software (Secure Our World)

Other Handouts

• Welcome to the Introduction to Computers Class

• Course Syllabus

• Computer Keyboard

• Keyboarding Typing Position

• ​Windows 10 Quick Start Guide 

• Windows 10 Quick Reference Guide

• Windows 11 Quick Reference Guide

• Opening, Saving, and Viewing Files from Server

• Popular Shortcut Keys

• ​What is the Cloud?

Email Handouts

• Elements of an Email Message

• Common Email Mistakes

• Email Tone Guide

• Professional Email Checklist

• Email Templates for Students

The Class Exercise Links document provides access to premade files for class exercises.

The Miscellaneous Class Notes folder has useful items.

Use the Exercise Upload Form to submit work.