The document provides an overview of basic computer hardware components and common software programs. It describes the functions of the cursor, how to start an application and create a document. Examples are given of different types of software programs and their purposes. The document outlines common features and functions of application windows, menus, dialogue boxes and printing. It also summarizes basic internet browsing skills like using bookmarks and search, as well as understanding email functions such as sending, replying and attaching files.

1. • Identifies hardware components eg. keyboard, mouse, monitor/screen

2. • Identifies the cursor (!@#$%) and the different forms it takes

3. • Starts an application and creates a document

4. • Discriminates in the choice of applications/programs for a given purpose
Microsoft Word is a “Word Processing”
program
Microsoft Excel is a “Spreadsheet”
program
Microsoft Powerpoint is a “Presentation”
program
Microsoft Internet Explorer is a “Web Browser”
program
Adobe Acrobat is a program that deals with “pdf
files”
Adobe makes Photoshop, Illustrator and other industry standard
programs
Quicken is a popular “Small-scale Accounting”
program
i-Tunes is a popular “Music Player and Organizer”
program

5. Microsoft Office is a SUITE of programs
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/suites/

6. An App for everything!

7. • Recognizes the features of an application's window

8. • Has a knowledge of drop-down menus, dialogue boxes, right-
click pop-up menus, and sub-menus

9. • Names and saves a document in appropriate folder/directory

10. • Understands difference between "save" and "save as"
• Retrieves, revises and renames a document

11. • Prints document with correct orientation, number of copies, range of pages, etc.

12. • Uses print preview to view a document before printing

13. PART 2:
Using computer-based technologies to locate, access, evaluate, store and
retrieve information and to express ideas and communicate with others.

14. • Understands purpose of a browser
HINT: Salesperson: “Can I help you find something today?”
CUSTOMER: “No thanks, I’m just browsing.”

15. •Uses and understands the features of a browser
(back, forward, stop, search, refresh, history, home buttons, address
bar, loading status, etc.)

16. • Uses and creates bookmarks/favorites

17. • Understands the general structure of a web address
• Equates URL with web address

18. • Understands and uses key words in a simple search
• Chooses appropriate sites from a search

19. • Understands key features of a web page (links, site map, feedback, email)
• Uses and understands hyperlinks
• Interprets information from a website
• Determines whether information is current, accurate and reliable

20. • Understands the general structure of an email address

21. • Interprets features of a new message:
To, Cc, Subject
• Interprets features of a retrieved message:
From, Date sent, Reply, Forward
• Retrieves and replies to an email
• Forwards an email
• Sends an attachment with an email

22. The End