COMPUTER
BASICS
Instructions for the trainers are in
bold and caps PRIOR TO CLASS
Ins instructor opens the following (each
is hyperlinked and will open if you click on them):
Computer Basics Presentation
v Mouse Training Presentation
v Keyboarding Presentation
v File Management
v Presentation
v Mouse Practice Spreadsheet
v Keyboarding Practice Document
v File Manage Practice Document
v Certificate of Completion Document
Computer Basics is a two hour course designed to
familiarize students new to computers
with basic computer terminology, hardware, software, input (mouse and keyboard)
and output (printer and external storage) devices, as well as the Microsoft
Windows file structure.
Introduce
yourself and ask the students to introduce themselves to one another.
ASK ABOUT THEIR EXPECTATIONS... i.e.: “What do you hope to learn
today?
INSTRUCTION
Display
COMPUTER BASICS PRESENTATION on overhead. Students can take notes in student
handbook (dotted lines are provided in the handbook for this purpose) when
necessary.
ENCOURAGE students to stop you if they have
any questions.
STATE & DISPLAY
Objectives:
v Describe the importance of computers
in today's world.
v Explain the basics of computer
performance and how it relates to productivity.
v Explain the role of memory.
v Identify the primary hardware
components of a computer.
v Define the term program.
v Describe what an operating system is
and its role.
v Define the term network and identify
the benefits of networking.
v Define the term Internet.
v Describe the different types of
productivity programs and their uses.
v Describe the different types of communications
programs and their uses.
v Manage files and folders in Windows
Explorer.
v Perform basic file operations.
v Perform proper shutdown procedures
Identify the steps for starting a computer.
v Identify the different groups of
keys on a keyboard.
Perform different tasks by using a
mouse.
ASK: Why is it important to know how
to use a computer?
Computers
are everywhere and everyone is using them! Computers are in our cars, our kitchens,
our living rooms, our stores and, most importantly, in our workplaces.
They are used to communicate, to play, and to
make everyday tasks easier (once you know how to use them!). The ability to use
a computer will enhance your ability to not only keep in touch with friends and
family but it will also increase your ability to find and keep a job.
ASK What is a computer?
An
electronic device that accepts data (input), manipulates the data (process),
produces information based on the manipulation (output) and stores the results
(storage).ie: The computer performs 4 basic functions:
Input
Process
Output
Storage
Human
Brain analogy:
Input
= eyes, ears, mouth & nose
Processing
= brain
Output
= verbal & non-verbal reactions
Storage
= you have control / important keep / not imp. Delete
ASK: What types of things can you
do, already do or want to do on the computer? (pause for responses, contribute if needed),
Can
we do these things without a computer?
YES... so...
The
question is, “why pay so much money for a machine that does things we can already
do without the machine?”
EXPLAIN: Why do we want to use a computer
to do work we could do without a computer?
Speed:
Computers
can process data much faster than we can.
Accuracy/
Computers
don’t get sick (without help!), they are not
Reliability:
Distracted
by loving or hating you, they don’t care what you look like etc...
Information
Processing Cycle.
Memory:
Computers
are able to store and recall instantaneously, huge amounts of data.
INSTRUCTION: 5 basic computer components
(1)
Input: A device we use to put information
into the computer. List as many as we can think of.
(2)
Output: A device we use to see the results
of the computer’s manipulation of the data we input. List as many as we can
think of.
(3)
Central Processing Unit (CPU=Control
Unit and Arithmetic Logic Unit): Control
Unit interprets the instructions (traffic cop), Arithmetic Logic Unit performs
the arithmetic and logical functions (addition, subtraction, multiplication,
division, equals, not equal, equal to or greater than, equal to or less than,
greater than, less than...).
(4)
Memory: RAM (Random Access Memory) This is
what makes the computer so darned fast ~ the ability to go from point A to point
Q without having to pass through B,C,D,E,F,... (Beam me up Scotty and as opposed
to Sequential Access – cassette tapes) This is where the computer holds data
while it is needed for processing. It is volatile in that it loses its contents
when the machine is turned off. & ROM (Read Only Memory): a set of chips
that contain instructions that help a computer prepare for processing tasks.
These instructions are permanent. The only way to change them is to remove the
chips and replace them.
(5)
Storage: Hard Drive, Floppy Disk Drive, CD
drive, Memory Sticks, etc... Discuss pros and cons of each storage method.
INSTRUCTION: Computer Programs
A
computer program is a set of step – by - step instructions that tell the computer
how to perform a specific task. Without computer programs your computer is
merely a really expensive paper weight!
System Software:
Software
that works with the operating system to control the interaction between the
user, software and hardware.
Application Software:
Software
the computer uses to carry out a task as specified by the user.
Word Processing: enter, edit, format and print
documents containing primarily, but not limited to text.
Spreadsheet: enter, edit, format, print, sort
and calculate primarily numeric data.
Communications: email and the internet
Education and Entertainment: Tutorials, Testing, Simulation,
and Games (multimedia)
INSTRUCTION: Students turn on & login to computers
Review
desktop screen components.
On Overhead: Show students how to access and open the following:
v Mouse Practice
v Keyboard Practice
v Open and close them a few times.
v Open them both and demonstrate how
to go from one to another.
ENCOURAGE QUESTIONS
INSTRUCTION: Input devices Presentation on Mouse
Training
v Click
v Double Click
v Right Click
v Click and Drag
v Drag and Drop
Mouse
Practice Instructor demonstrates (SLOWLY if need be) on overhead and students do
at their computers.
Presentation on Keyboarding Training
Open
Keyboard Practice document and walk students through the use of each of the below.
QWERTY
v Function Keys
v Modifier Keys
v Directional Keys
v Numeric Keypad
v Other Keys
v Hot Keys / Shortcut Keys
Keyboarding
Practice Instructor demonstrates (SLOWLY if need be) on overhead and students
do at their computers.
INSTRUCTION:
File
Management Presentation on File Management Importance
My
Computer
My
Documents
Folders
Subfolders
Files
File
Naming Conventions
File
Types
File
Management Practice INSTRUCTOR DEMONSTRATES (SLOWLY if need be) on overhead and
students do at their computers. Instructor Notes:
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