2015 TA Day

Computers 101

Syndi Tow and Tricia SprouleOctober 26, 2015

Lake County Schools

Vision StatementA dynamic, progressive and collaborative learning community embracing

change and diversity where every student will graduate with the skills needed to succeed in postsecondary education and the workplace.

 Mission StatementThe mission of the Lake County Schools is to provide every student with

individual opportunities to excel.

We Believe:Education is the foundation for everyone’s future.

Education is a lifelong process.All students can learn.

Students should be civic-minded and embrace future roles in the community.Parents/guardians, community, and schools are partners in a student’s

education.Providing a safe, resource-filled learning environment is essential.

Students will graduate prepared for work and postsecondary education.

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COMPUTER Basics

Hardware Touch and feel

Monitor, Keyboard, Mouse

Software Operating System Software Application Software

OPERATING SYSTEM vs APPLICATION SOFTWARE

CONTROLS THE BASIC OPERATION OF THE COMPUTER MICROSOFT WINDOWS - 8.1, 7, Vista, XP

Windows 8.1 Windows 7

MICROSOFT OFFICE – 2013, 2010, 2007

COMMON TYPES OF APPLICATION SOFTWARE

Microsoft Office Word, Excel,

PPT, Access, Publisher

COMMUNICATION Skype, Text

messaging E-MAIL

PROGRAM Outlook

INTERNET BROWSER Internet Explorer Chrome

GRADEBOOK – EA+

Google Search

STORAGE DEVICES Is used to store instructions, data,

and information when they are not being used in memory.

Four common types: Hard Drive CD Flash Drive Cloud

File Management

Save Files U: Drive Flash Drive Hard Drive (C:) Share Drive (X:) Cloud Stored on servers on the

Internet (OneDrive – Lake County Schools)

Search Files

Go to All Files icon Click on box on top right that says

“Search This PC” Type in portion of file name Select location to search Enter

HOW TO SAVE FILES

To save a file: Click on File Go to Save or (Save As) Select a location (folder) Name the file

Portal Access and Use

Portal Login School

Tiles (Skyward Business) Access Check History and Employee Info Time Off Status (Sick Time Available)

Home – http://lake.k12.fl.us U: drive

Office 365 Account – Free Office

Microsoft Office Basics

Ribbon Undo, Help, Search

Insert Pictures (no more clip art) Custom Guide Online Learning

Access – Portal and/or Web Video Course Example Handouts

Undo Most programs have an Undo

command Will undo last typed item(s) Redo Typing

Using Help

It may appear as a menuYou might see Help as a “?”

Internet Explorer

Add File Menu Bar Add Favorites Search vs URL

Search

Search Internet Use the location at top to search a

specific URL Use the bar to type in keyword search

Specialized Google Search

Creative Commons Morgue File – free images Example of picture: Is it legal or not? Online Pictures –

Bing Image Search Google Search – Image, Search Rights

Resources

Great website for learning new things about computers http://www.gcflearnfree.org/ https://learn.customguide.com/

Bonus tip: https:// means requires login

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Computers 101

Syndi Tow and Tricia Sproule

tows@lake.k12.fl.us sproulep@lake.k12.fl.us

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