Preparing student to understand the computer - Adult learning
Overview
To help student better understand the concept of the computer
Table of Contents
Project Requirements
Part 1: Lesson Description
Lesson Title
Abstract
Primary Users
Educational Use
College & Career Readiness Standards Alignment
Language
Material Type
Learning Goals
Keywords
Time Required for Lesson
Prior Knowledge
Required Resources
Lesson Author & License
Lesson Description - Learning the basic function of a computer
Lesson Title
To get the skills and knowledge required to operate a computer.
Abstract
This course is for adults with no previous computer experience to attain the skills needed to use and perform common tasks.
Primary Users
The primary or learning audience are adults with limited or no prior experience using a computer.
Educational Use
Curriculum / Instruction
College & Career Readiness Standards Alignment
Level: Adult Education
Grade Level: B-Begin Basic Education
Subject: CCRS.ELA-Literacy
Strand: Reading and Writting
Language
English
Material Type
Module
Learning Goals
Answer basic questions relating to what is taught
Keywords
English
Learning the keys on the keyboard
Time Required for Lesson
60 minutes
Prior Knowledge
Basic reading and writing
Required Resources
None
Lesson Author & License
License: Creative Commons CC BY 4.0 license
Learn the main components of a computer, including input and output devices.
- Basic parts of a computer
- monitor
- keyboard
- mouse
- The desktop, log-on and passwords
- Using a mouse and keyboard
A list of commonly used keys with functions
1. Backspace:- this key deletes backwards as you type.
2. Delete:- this key deletes forwards as you type.
3. Shift:- this key, when pressed with another key, will perform a secondary
function, like capitalizing text.
4. Spacebar:- this key enters a space between words as you type
5. Tab:- this key will force the cursor to indent or jump to another entry field like
the ones between username & passwords.
6. Caps Lock:- This key will present the capitalized version of each letter..
7. Control (Ctrl):- This key, when pressed with another key, performs a shortcut.
8. Enter:- This key executes a command when pressed in Microsoft Word, it will
begins a new line.
9. Number Keypad:- this is a redundant keypad existing only for user preference.
10. Arrow keys:- Like the mouse, it is used to navigate through the document.
- Files and Folders
Log-on and getting familiar with the icons on the screen
Turn on computer
The main screen will start from is the desktop. This is the main menu or a table of contents. Here you will access the programs and features you need to use your computer.
The Icons are used to represent the different files, applications, and commands on your computer.
- Appropriately start up and shut down your computer.
- Navigate the operating system and start applications.
- Perform basic functions of file management.
- Perform basic functions in a word processor and spreadsheet.
- Manage print settings and print documents.
- Receive and send email.
- Use a web browser to navigate the Internet.
Getting familiar with the icons, programs and commands on the screen.
Understanding how to access the internet, browsing, using the internet safely and creating an email address.