Computer Basics

Students are tracking down computer parts.

Monitor	Digital Camera
CPU/Processor	Floppy Disk
Mouse	CD-ROM
Mouse Pad	Scanner
Keyboard	Speakers
Printer	Earphones

You should know these terms

hardware	minimize
software	exit or close
screen	window
icon or shortcut	task bar
computer program	desktop
Internet	double-click
scroll and scroll bar	click
start menu	maximize

Practice mouse skills

Early mouse skills

Keyboarding

Terms:

Alpha-numeric Keys	Shift Key
Arrow Keys	Slash and Backslash
Enter Keys	Caps Lock
Space Bar	Escape Key
Backspace Key	Num Lock
Tab Key	Number Keypad

Strive for: Technique, Accuracy and Speed

Our students are practicing keyboarding using the following sites.

Keyboard - What are the Keys?

Dance Mat Typing

Practice using the arrow keys with Inch Worm

Microsoft Paint Tutorial

Students learn the basis of painting software.

Scholastic Keys- Word Processing Skills

MAPS Testing