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Basic Computer Skills for a Windows Environment
The more prepared you are for Basic Computer training, the greater your chances of success and satisfaction with the event.
"To help older adults build a brighter future for themselves and their community by enabling them to live independently with dignity".
Basic Computer is an intensive Three-week course. As with any other skill-building event, the more prepared you are for the experience, the greater your chances of success and satisfaction.
The skill level among members in regard to basic computer know-how ranges from novice to advanced. If you think that your skill level falls between novice and intermediate, your success in the Basic Computer training will greatly depend on your ability to acquire or enhance basic computer knowledge and skills prior to the training event.
The following lessons have been created to assist members in familiarizing themselves with the Windows environment and building baseline knowledge and skills. It is particularly suited for novice to intermediate folks; all of the items on the list will be used, in one fashion or another, during the Basic Computer training.
In Basic Computer training, your instructor will use a number of terms in connection with the Web. You need to be familiar with these terms so that you know what the instructor is talking about.
When you use the mouse, you may click either the left button or the right button. Learn to use both and, if your mouse happens to have more than two buttons, make sure to discover which one functions as "left" and which one as "right."
Multitasking is a very useful feature. During the training you will need to have various "windows" opened simultaneously. A "window" is often an "application." Use multitasking to practice the simultaneous use of various applications.
Throughout your use of computers, you will have an opportunity to apply the text editing functions/operations. Remember, you will most likely use all of them during your Basic Computer training.
File management is a very useful feature in a Windows environment. File management allows you to complete each of the following tasks (remember to practice these as much as you can):
Maintenance on the PC can prevent unforeseen problems. The following two features can be extremely important in preserving and enhancing your computer's capabilities.
Use a virus checking program.
Use the System Tools to defragment your hard drive.
Familiarity with the following terms will make you more savvy in the Web environment. As you click on each of the items, make sure you understand its current and potential use on your computer.
Throughout your use of computers, you will have an opportunity to apply the text editing functions/operations. Remember, you will most likely use all of them during your Basic Computer training.
Now that you have completed, you may want to become more familiarized with Advance Basic Computer.
Edited by Norman Bliss
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