COMPUTER TASKS

· Turn the Computer On

· Identify the Mouse Pointer

· Drag the Recycle Bin

· Open My Computer Window

· Maximize the My Computer Window

· Restore My Computer Window

· Size the My Computer Window by Dragging the Borders

· Minimize the My Computer Window

· Restore the My Computer Window

· Format a Floppy Disk

· Create a New Folder on the Floppy Disk and Name it My New Folder

· Create a WordPad File

· Save the File to the Floppy Disk

· Put File in the Folder

· Put Documents and Folder in Recycle Bin

· Identify the Taskbar

· Make a Shortcut and put it on the Desktop

· Shutdown the Computer Down Accurately
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CARL D. PERKINS

Vocational Training Center

CARL D. PERKINS

Vocational Training Center
Computer Basic

Work Adjustment Program (WAP)

PROGRAM OBJECTIVE

The objective of the Computer Basics I class is to give those students who lack reading skills the opportunity to become familiar with basic computer operations and to develop and awareness of the role of computers in today’s society.

PROGRAM SCOPE

This class is limited to very basic introductory skills.  It is the intent of this class to prepare students to perform basic computer tasks for personal use.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

Included in this class will be care of the computer, computer safety, computer components, basics windows operations, the use of the word processor to prepare a personal letterhead, enter text, and some basic editing procedures.

TOPICS TO BE COVERED SEQUENCE OF INSTRUCTION

SAFETY

· Cables

· Electrical Wires

· Chairs with Rollers

· Open Drawers

CARE OF THE COMPUTER

· Clean the Screen

       Use only clear water or solution made especially for computer screens.

       Use a soft cloth or towel to dry completely

· Clean Plastic casing

       Use any cleaner that is safe to use on plastic

       May use water

       Dry with soft cloth or paper towel

· Clean Keyboard

       Keyboard vacuum cleaners

       Keyboard sprays

       Dry completely with soft cloth or paper towel

· Clean Mouse

Sprays

Clear Water

Dry completely with soft cloth or paper towel

 

Phone: 606-788-7080

Fax: 606-788-7076

Toll free (Only in Ky) 1-800-443-2187

Deaf Services TTY 1-877-600-6111

E-mail: Tim Barber

 

To contact us:

Computer Basics
Computer Basic