The document presents a training overview on the new features of Microsoft Windows 7, focusing on terminology and functionalities like Aero features, taskbar enhancements, and improved file search. Key features include Aero Snap, Aero Shake, and Jump Lists which enhance user experience by providing better organization and faster access to files. Overall, Windows 7 aims to offer a more efficient and user-friendly computing environment.

1. New features of Microsoft Windows 7APresentation by Colleen Kelly, B.A.S.S.eduWilloughby-Eastlake Public Library Staff Training

2. Learning ObjectivesLearn new terminologyLearn to use Aero FeaturesLearn to use new Search FeaturesLearn to utilize features of TaskbarLearn to access JumplistsLearn to Pin programs

3. Terminology

4. Aero FeaturesAero Snap1. Start with an open minimized window2. Click on the title bar and drag window to any side of the screen3. Windows will SNAP into place(Microsoft, 2010)

5. Aero FeaturesAero Shake – Let’s you focus on one open windowHold down the left mouse button on the window Gently shakeAll other windows will temporarily disappear(Microsoft, 2009)

6. Aero featuresAero Peek – Lets you see the desktop behind open windowsButton located at the extreme right of the taskbarHover over buttonAll windows become transparent to show desktop(Microsoft, 2009)

7. PC WORLD says…“Windows 7's revamped Taskbar introduces several new features and gives users much more control over how it looks” (McCracken, 2009).

8. It’s all about the taskbarTaskbar Previews - let’s you see all open windows.Hover over icons in the TaskbarAll open windows appear as ThumbnailsSelect the window you want to view(Microsoft, 2009)

9. Find it fastWatch this video from Microsoft about how Windows7 helps you find your files faster.Windows 7 Search

10. JumplistsJumplistsRight-click on program icon in the taskbar

11. Shows recently accessed files and documents

12. Pin or unpin programs (Microsoft, 2009)

13. PinningPinningPersonalize your Start Menu and TaskbarTwo ways to access:Right-click on program in Start Menu and select “Pin to Start Menu”Select “Pin to taskbar” from Jumplists(Microsoft, 2009)

14. In conclusionWindows 7 offers many new features to make your personal computer experience:faster more organizedeasier to use

15. Practice makes perfect…Please print the following document and use it to practice what you’ve learned:Windows 7 Practice Sheet

16. ReferencesHorton, W. (2006). E-Learning by design. San Francisco: Wiley. McCracken, Harry. (2009). Windows 7 Review. PC World Online. Retrieved on February 24, 2010 from http://www.pcworld.com/article/172602/windows_7_review.htmlMicrosoft Corporation. (2009). Explore Windows 7 Features. Retrieved on February 22, 2011 from http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/products/features