1. COMPUTER SKILLS FOR HISTORY TEACHERS * Pressing F1 = HELP *

2. Definition of "computer skills" a working knowledge of the latest Microsoft product? the ability to solve all problems that arise with a computer? the expertise to assemble a machine from scratch and install and configure an operating environment? Q1: What is your definition?

3. The best definition of “having computer skills" that comes to mind is: being able to make a computer do what you want it to do. Sadly, few people will graduate from the university with knowledge that extensive.

4. Distance teaching/learning Giving presentations Using the internet Communication with project partners Programming for teaching purposes Online study (reading, note-making, etc.) Students online assessment As a teacher, what do I need “computer skills” for? Q2: Why do you need computer skills for? The new suggested items will be used for the work group task.

5. WHAT DO I NEED TO KNOW? 1.Understand and apply forum rules (registration, posting, etc.) 2.Make and send archives bigger than 10 MB. 3.Use the internet, access web-sites addresses. 4.Know if there are instant messaging tools installed. 5.Reply to the messages and attach files to them. 6.Print messages, scan documents. Q3: What do you consider the most difficult task for you? Arrange the tasks in ascending order from 1 to 6. Work individually.

6. Please keep in mind that, when it comes to computers, you don’t always need to press: After all, computers are considered to be men’s best friend in this century.

8. GROUP WORK Distance teaching/learning Giving presentations Browsing websites Communication with project partners Programming for teaching purposes Online study (reading, note-making, etc.) Students online assessment Task: Make groups - each group will choose a task and will draw 5 – 6 lines of different level of difficulty. Sort in ascending order. Consider the items suggested by the participants.

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