Computer Skills Training Becoming the Master of the Machine

Lessons Lesson 1 The Physical Machine Lesson 1 The Physical Machine Lesson 1 Lesson 1 Lesson 2 The Windows Interface Lesson 2 The Windows Interface Lesson 2 Lesson 2 Lesson 3 Basic Utilities Lesson 3 Basic Utilities Lesson 3 Lesson 3 Lesson 4 Intro to Typing Lesson 4 Intro to Typing Lesson 4 Lesson 4 Lesson 5 Microsoft Word: Basics Lesson 5 Microsoft Word: Basics Lesson 5 Lesson 5 Lesson 6 Microsoft Word: More Basics Lesson 6 Microsoft Word: More Basics Lesson 6 Lesson 6 Lesson 7 Microsoft Word: Tables Lesson 7 Microsoft Word: Tables Lesson 7 Lesson 7 Lesson 8 Microsoft Word: Fun Extras Lesson 8 Microsoft Word: Fun Extras Lesson 8 Lesson 8

Lesson 1: The Physical Machine By the end of the lesson you will: Know the names and functions of the physical components that make up a computer Know the names and functions of the physical components that make up a computer Become comfortable booting (turning on), logging in, and shutting down the computer Become comfortable booting (turning on), logging in, and shutting down the computer Become comfortable with the movement of the mouse pointer and the functions of its buttons Become comfortable with the movement of the mouse pointer and the functions of its buttons

Lesson 2: The Windows Interface By the end of the lesson you will: Know how to navigate through windows (Single Click and double-click, drag, open, close, minimize, maximize, scroll, resize) Know how to navigate through windows (Single Click and double-click, drag, open, close, minimize, maximize, scroll, resize) Understand the vocabulary Understand the vocabulary Icon, window, click, menu, select, minimize, maximize, drag, scroll Learn a basic understanding of how to use Paint and its many tools Learn a basic understanding of how to use Paint and its many tools Know how to use the Start Menu and Quick Launch Toolbar Know how to use the Start Menu and Quick Launch Toolbar

Portfolio Artifacts Lesson 2: A bitmap drawing Lesson 2: A bitmap drawing

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My Documents Educator Folders My Folder

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Lesson 3: Basic Utilities By the end of the lesson you will: Know how to find and use the Calculator Know how to find and use the Calculator Know how to set the system Clock Know how to set the system Clock Know how to find and set the Display Preferences Know how to find and set the Display Preferences Know how to find and change the Sound Menu Know how to find and change the Sound Menu

Lesson 4: Intro to Typing By the end of the lesson you will: Know how to find, open, and log-in to Mavis Beacon Typing Tutor Know how to find, open, and log-in to Mavis Beacon Typing Tutor Know how to navigate through the Typing Tutor in order to be able to practice typing on your own. Know how to navigate through the Typing Tutor in order to be able to practice typing on your own. Know your “home row” and begin to practice touch typing. Know your “home row” and begin to practice touch typing.

Lesson 5: Microsoft Word Basics By the end of the lesson you will know how to: Enter text using the keyboard Enter text using the keyboard Navigate by Arrow Keys Navigate by Arrow Keys Use the Del vs. Backspace or visa versa Use the Del vs. Backspace or visa versa Use the undo function (keyboard and menu) Use the undo function (keyboard and menu) Justify Text Justify Text Highlight text using the mouse Highlight text using the mouse Cut and paste using menus Cut and paste using menus Check Spelling and Grammar Check Spelling and Grammar Save a document Save a document

Portfolio Artifacts Lesson 1: Microsoft Paint Drawing Lesson 1: Microsoft Paint Drawing Lesson 5: Letter to the Circuit Manager Lesson 5: Letter to the Circuit Manager

Lesson 6: Microsoft Word Basics Work with Fonts (Type, Size, Bold, Italics, Underline, Color) Work with Fonts (Type, Size, Bold, Italics, Underline, Color) Cut and paste using the mouse menus Cut and paste using the mouse menus Zoom in or out on a document Zoom in or out on a document Change the Document Margins (Rulers) Change the Document Margins (Rulers)

Lesson 7: Microsoft Word Tables By the end of the lesson you will: Create a table of any size using the icons from the toolbar and from the Table menu Create a table of any size using the icons from the toolbar and from the Table menu Move from cell to cell Move from cell to cell Resize table cells Resize table cells Merge Cells Merge Cells Insert New Rows and Columns using menus and tab key Insert New Rows and Columns using menus and tab key Adjust Cell Alignment and Text Justification within cells Adjust Cell Alignment and Text Justification within cells Use the Print Preview function Use the Print Preview function

Portfolio Artifacts Lesson 1: Microsoft Paint Drawing Lesson 1: Microsoft Paint Drawing Lesson 5: Letter to the Circuit Manager Lesson 5: Letter to the Circuit Manager Lesson 7: Lesson Plan Template Lesson 7: Lesson Plan Template

Lesson 8: Microsoft Word Fun Extras By the end of the lesson you will: Use “WordArt” to create fancy titles Use “WordArt” to create fancy titles Insert ClipArt and change its properties Insert ClipArt and change its properties Begin to use Microsoft Words drawing features Begin to use Microsoft Words drawing features

Portfolio Artifacts Lesson 1: Microsoft Paint Drawing Lesson 1: Microsoft Paint Drawing Lesson 5: Letter to the Circuit Manager Lesson 5: Letter to the Circuit Manager Lesson 7: Lesson Plan Template Lesson 7: Lesson Plan Template Lesson 8: Flyer Lesson 8: Flyer