Lesson 1: Using the Computer

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Introduction: In this lesson the learner will explore basic functions of the computer and be able to use and discuss those functions at the end. It is based on those who aren't sure of some things on the computer.

Objectives:

• Learners will be able to identify the basic functions of the keyboard.
• Learners will be able to use those basic skills to communicate in a group discussion.

Let's explore:

Using the website below let's look at some of the functions that we can use on an everyday basis while using the computer. These will help us in our final unit.

This website is a good website that really takes us step by step on how to use the computer and the mouse. It allows us to gain a better understanding so that we can teach our students.

Learning the keyboard and mouse.

Application:

Now after exploring a little bit let's use our skills using the following websites.

• http://www.myclubmylife.com/clubtech/Pages/Learn_and_Practice_Basic_Computer_Skills.aspx
• http://mclibdotnet.wordpress.com/2009/03/23/want-to-practice-your-basic-computer-skills/

Response:

Now after exploring an using our skills that we learned let us go back to our discussion page and share out thoughts and feelings on what we have explored and practiced. In our discussion let's not just post but respond as well so others can have that input and other see how other people feel towards what they learned.

Let's respond

Moving on:

Now let's move on to lesson two :).

Lesson 2