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Basic Computer Operations

 

 

 

Set up your computer by connecting the keyboard, mouse, monitor, scanner, projector & SmartBoard.  Connect up all the other Digital Tools computers in your classroom. Complete Task Sheet: Basic Computer Operations now.

Verification: None

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Load all of the Digital Tools software; both application software and equipment software as mentioned in level #1 above. Load the PalmPilot and Imagiworks software onto all of your classroom computers. Create shortcuts from all major software to the desktop. Open and work with two (or more) programs at the same time. Check the free space availability on your hard-drive, a floppy and zip disk (super drive disk for Macs).

Verification: None

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Create a backup filing system and use it.  Practice changing the background, sounds, icons & colors of your desktop.  Practice changing the settings of your monitor (esp. to be compatible with your projector requirements). Use the Find command to find a file. Become familiar with your cpu control panel. If possible, reconfigure your computer to print to another location.

Verification: None

2

Design and implement a task sheet for students to demonstrate their competency in using a computer.

Verification: Send a copy of your student task sheet to djtuck@home.com

 

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Important Note: It is important to share our activities with other participants and project staff. Most sharing will occur in one of two ways: 1) Send an image & short description of the task activity to davidt to be posted in 'News' and/or 2) post your thoughts on the 'Discussion Corner'.