2. Mouseless Computing For Windows OS After completing this tutorial you will be able to navigate your computer using keyboard shortcuts.

3. Many teachers are overwhelmed by the long list of Windows Keyboard shortcuts, and don ’ t know where to begin when teaching students who need to use to learn to access a computer without a mouse. This tutorial is only going to focus on three main modifier keys: the Windows, ALT, and CTRL Keys. The goal of this course is demystify Windows keyboard shortcuts and show you that by learning just a few basic commands you will be able to navigate the computer mouselessly.

4. Lesson One The Windows Key (The key with the Windows logo)

5. With the Windows Key you can... Access the Start Menu and open any program listed in there. Use Windows Explorer to open and find files on your computer. Go to the desktop. TIP : Think of this key as the key that helps control basic Windows computer functions.

6. Where to find the Windows key On a standard keyboard, it is the key is between the CTRL and ALT keys. On some laptop computers it is located at the top right

7. Windows Key Practice Opening the Start Menu

9. http://www.screencast.com/t/o4BsIFrqLCu

10. Windows Key Practice Using Windows Explorer

11. http://www.screencast.com/t/uLgsrVT6Taq

12. Windows Key Practice Getting to the Desktop Windows  + D will display the desktop. The focus of the computer is now on the desktop and you can use the arrow keys (just like with the Start Menu) to move to different items. TIP : “D” is for Desktop. “E” is for Explorer.

13. Windows Key Practice Getting to the Desktop http://www.screencast.com/t/TfiQnFyZq

14. Windows Key Review  o Opens the Start Menu  + E o Opens Windows Explorer  + D o Displays the Desktop

15. Windows Practice Now it’s your turn.

16. Windows Practice Here’s the first hint. Click enter if you need more help. 1.Open the Start Menu 2.By pressing the Windows key 3.Use the arrow keys 4.To go up to Programs 5.Hit enter to expand Programs 6.Use the arrow keys to find the Microsoft Office folder. 7.Hit Enter 8.Once you find MS Word hit Enter