1. Day 1

2.  Identify & define various operating systems  Identify, label, and define parts of a Windows 7 screen  Practice multiple ways to delete a file on a computer  Use the recycling bin to restore a created file

3.  Controls the basic operations of computer  Examples: ▪ PCs (Dells, HP, Gateway, etc.) ▪ Windows 8 ▪ Window 7 ▪ Windows Vista ▪ Windows XP ▪ Windows 03 ▪ MACs (Apples) ▪ OS X Lion/Leoppard (Operating System x 10)

4.  Main work area in Windows Desktop Start Button Taskbar Taskbar Buttons Notification Area Recycle Bin

5.  Taskbar  Displays open programs or files  Start Button  Displays a menu or list of programs installed on the computer  Taskbar Buttons  Opens frequently used programs  Notification Area  Informs users of basic running operations or information  Recycle Bin  Stores deleted files and restores them if necessary

6.  Identify, label, and define parts of a Windows 7 screen  Customize the computer desktop to fit your needs  Distinguish between specific commands when using the pointing device  Practice using the pointing device commands  Use the point/hover to find specific buttons with descriptions within Microsoft Office programs  Use the click command to set up the computer sound  Use the double-click command to open a program  Create a program shortcut icon utilizing the click and drag  Use the right-click to set the shutdown settings in the start menu

7. Icons Theme Gadgets

8. CUSTOMIZED DESKTOPS  Icons  Visual representations of programs, files, or folders  Desktop Themes  Backgrounds, images, or pictures on the desktop  Gadgets  Mini programs that provide information or tools

9.  Allows you to interact & communicate with your computer  Examples: ▪ Mouse, touchpad, etc.  Common commands with a pointer: ▪ Point/ Hover ▪ highlights options or views short descriptions ▪ Click ▪ selects or opens an item ▪ Double-click ▪ opens programs, folders, or files ▪ Drag ▪ moves objects ▪ Right-Click ▪ Displays shortcut menus

10.  Identify, define, and apply desktop actions (snap, flip, peek, shake) to multiple open windows on a desktop  Use the snipping tool to take a picture or screen shot  Classify taskbar actions (pin, unpin, & jump) that allow users to work effectively & efficiently in the Window 7 operating system  Customize the desktop and taskbar to fit your needs

11.  Peek Peek  See through all open windows directly on taskbar ▪ Point to the Show desktop button ▪ Hold Windows logo key and press Spacebar  Shake Shake  Eliminates clutter and views a single open window ▪ Click & hold a window taskbar—joggle it back & forth  Snap Snap  Instantly resizes a window to fill half or whole desktop ▪ Drag to the left or right edge of screen (HALF) ▪ Drag up or down of screen (WHOLE)

12.  Snip Snip  Takes pictures or screen shots of anything on desktop ▪ Search for snipping tool in Start Menu—Select Snip style  Flip & Flip 3D  Allows you to move quickly (or flip) between programs without taking your fingers off the keyboard ▪ Flip—ALT & TAB ▪ Flip 3D—Windows key & Tab

13.  Pin Pin  Attach program icons directly to taskbar or Start Menu ▪ Open program—Right Click on Taskbar Button—Pin to Taskbar  Jump/Jump Lists Jump/Jump Lists  A list of the most recently or most often used files within each program