Computers: The VERY Basics

Prerequisites

While this course has no prerequisites, we recommend finding a “Computer Helper”. Your Helper can aid you in downloading the course and getting started.

Materials

1. Windows 7 Operating System or later
2. Internet Access
3. Microsoft Word 2013 or later.
4. Microsoft PowerPoint 2013 or later.
5. Adobe Acrobat Reader 10.1.01 or later.

Professional Learning Objectives

• Assess your current technical proficiency through guided instruction. Identify essential skills crucial for enhancing student achievement. Achieve 100% completion.
• Learn desktop components, binary computation, and Internet facts with precision. Achieve 100% accuracy in identifying these crucial elements.
• Craft a parent letter showcasing your ability to save files, create folders, and edit documents. Achieve 100% completion in demonstrating these functions.
• Understand different operating systems and their impact on classroom efficiency. Achieve 100% completion in grasping this essential knowledge.
• Define key terms like network, server, storage, hard drive, and cloud. Achieve 100% completion in building your technical vocabulary.
• Learn effective web searching techniques. Empower students by transitioning this skill into a valuable research tool. Aim for 100% completion.
• Create a parent letter that fosters strong communication with parents and the community. Achieve 100% completion in enhancing these vital skills.

Common Core Standards

• ELA Literacy
• ELA Reading Informational Text
• ELA Reading Science and Technical Subjects 6-8
• ELA Writing
• Math.Content The Number System