PC Basics

• This course is for people who have very limited knowledge about a computer or who might be interested in purchasing one.
• It will prepare students to become comfortable working in the Windows environment and sharpen their mouse skills.
• PC Basics, or equivalent knowledge, is a prerequisite for enrolling in the "Intro to PC" courses.

Lesson One: Windows Basics and Mouse Skills

Become familiar with computer hardware; start and shut down Windows; control the size and visibility of a window; operate and personalize the mouse; Use buttons, radio buttons and check boxes.

Lesson Two: Mouse Proficiency

Starting and closing the Works program; opening documents, and learning basic skills used in word processing by use of specialized exercises.

Lesson Three: More Mouse Skills and Paint

Start the Paint program; use Paint tools to practice using the mouse; copy and paste letters; save a document; Print a document.

Lesson Four: The Keyboard and Word Processing

Become familiar with the keyboard; use more word processing features; become familiar with processing and editing text.