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Basic Skills Resource Page

Class Number 1
Introduction to Computers
and Using the Mouse


Instructors Outline
PC Timeline
History Of Windows
When Was PC Invented
Turning On The Computer
PC Terms Power Point
Parts Of Computer
Types of Computer
Hardware Connection
Mouse Tutorial
Microsoft Using the Mouse
Basic Computer Operation Tutorial
Computer Basics Power Point
Properly Shut Down







Class Number 2
Learning The Desktop

Mouse And Keyboard Settings

Locate and Open a Saved File
Symbols on Back of Computer
Learning About the Desktop
Opening and Closing Software
Creating Shortcuts
Change Monitor Resolution
Set Your Screensaver
Other Desktop Settings
Add Programs to Start Menu
Arrange Desktop
Minimise / Maximise a Window
Arrange Desktop Icons
Create an save a Document










Class Number 3
Using The Computer
Part 1
Learn to Copy and Paste
Cut and Paste
Basic Computer Skills
Change Windows Sound Setup
Adjusting The Sound Level
Install A Program from CD
Accessing The CD Rom
Accessing a Floppy Disk
Accessing the local Hard Drive
Auto Hide Taskbar
Discuss Different Drives
Drag IE Shortcuts to Desktop
Change or Set Clock









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   Class Number 4
Using The Computer

Saving Files to PC
Copying Files to A CD
Using a Flash Drive
Creating User Accounts
Setting Passwords
Rename Files
Rename Icons
Rename Shortcut
Rename Computer
Create Folders
Learn Difference
between Memory
and Hard Drive Space
Task Manager
Class Number 5
The Internet

Saving a Homepage
History of the Internet
What are Browsers
Creating a Dialup Connection
Accessing the Internet
Searching the internet
Creating Favorites
Creating Web Shortcuts
Printing Web Content





Class Number 6
Email

Setting Up An Email Account
on Yahoo












Class Number 7
Email

Logging into the account
Compose and Send an Email
Read Email


Class Number 8
Email

Forward Email
Reply to email
Add Email Addresses to Contacts
Attach a Document or File

Class Number 9
Email

Reply to email
Add Email Addresses to Contacts
Attach a Document or File


Class Number 10
Web Safety

Cyber Safety
Dangerous Websites
Protecting Your Information
Secure Websites
Non Secure Websites
Viruses and Spyware

What are Viruses
What are Spyware
How Can I protect My Computer
Various Protection Programs


Class Number 11
Microsoft Word

Using MS Word Basics
Printing your document











Class Number 12
Computer Maintenance

Deleteing Files
Removing programs
Disk Cleanup
Delete Cookies
Delete Temporary Files
Defragment your computer
Booting into Safe Mode
System Restore





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