Mouse

Welcome to Computers

Overview
Organization: 
Wilder Foundation
Date Submitted: 
Wed, 03/13/2013
Description
Author Notes: 

Created: November 2008       Last Updated: October 2011

Overview: This course is designed to introduce computers at a slow and non-demanding pace so participants can become familiar with computer terms and operation. Welcome to Computers was originally designed with the aging population in mind, but has served well working with adults with disabilities. The course focuses on helping participants get comfortable with computers and introducing them to the information available on the Internet, including the connection to family and friends. This class is easily adaptable for a variety of populations.

Typical Schedule: 4 Sessions – 1.5 Hours Each

Operating System: Windows XP

Session topics include:

  • Introduction to the Keyboard and Mouse
  • Introduction to Opening Computer Programs
  • Introduction to Opening the Internet and Visiting a Web Site
  • Introduction to E-mail
Additional Details
Difficulty: 
Beginner
Languages: 
English
File Information
File Upload: 
application/zip iconWelcome_to_Computers.zip

University of Minnesota - Broadband Access Project Curricula

Link: 
BAP Partner Website

This website is a repository for all curricula used during the Broadband Access Project.  Please feel free to update, edit, or share.

Using the Mouse

Overview
Organization: 
MN Resource Center
Date Submitted: 
Thu, 12/03/2009
Description
Author Notes: 

Slideshow presentation guide to the Mouse: terminology, clicking, and movement

Additional Details
Difficulty: 
Beginner
Languages: 
English
File Information
File Upload: 
application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.presentationml.presentation iconMN Resource Center - Using the Mouse.pptx

Comprehensive Computer Basics

Overview
Organization: 
Project for Pride and Living
Date Submitted: 
Mon, 07/30/2012
Description
Author Notes: 

Included is PPL's curriculum and instructor manuals for the Computer Basics series. The series runs for 4 days every two weeks. Each day is devoted to a different lessons and they are as follows:

 
Computer Basics 1: Intro Learn basic terms and software functions as well as how to use the mouse and save documents. 
Computer Basics 2: MS Word 2010 Learn how to use MS Word and the basics of formatting, saving, and printing. 
Computer Basics 3: Internet Learn to navigate web pages and search for information.
Computer Basics 4: E-mail Learn how to organize your account, send messages and attach documents.
Additional Details
Difficulty: 
Beginner
Languages: 
English
Intended Audience: 
Adults
Northstar Digital Literacy Standards used, if any: 
Basic
E-mail
Internet
Microsoft Word
File Information
File Upload: 
application/zip iconPPL- Basic Computer Curriculum.zip

Beginning Computer Four-Session Class

Overview
Organization: 
Saint Paul Public Library - Rondo Community Outreach Library
Date Submitted: 
Tue, 07/31/2012
Description
Author Notes: 

This 4 session class is for people who have little or no experience using computers. The class covers basic vocabulary and functions of the computer, including using the mouse, typing skills, and saving information.

Required Experience: None!

Notes: (1) This class is part of a suite of computer courses created at the Saint Paul Public Library. The goal is to prepare learners in basic computer competencies as outlied in the Northstar Digital Literacy Standards. Please visit www.digitalliteracyassessment.org/ for more information.

(2) This class is designed for a computer lab environment where the instructor can project an image of their computer for the class to see. However, you may also substitute a computer-projector set-up with solely lecturing, using printouts of the slideshows as vocabulary cards, etc. Similarly, you can teach to a group of students who are using desktop computers, laptop computers, etc.

Additional Details
Difficulty: 
Beginner
Languages: 
English
Intended Audience: 
Adults
Northstar Digital Literacy Standards used, if any: 
Basic
Windows Operating System
File Information
File Upload: 
application/zip iconBeginning Computer.zip

Northstar Curriculum for Learners with Disabilities

Overview
Organization: 
Transitions Plus
Date Submitted: 
Fri, 07/27/2012
Description
Author Notes: 
This curriculum is use for a semester long introduction to computer literacy class at Transition Plus Services. The curricula fits the timeframe of a standard academic semester. Five of the six lessons (basic computer use, email, internet, Windows and Microsoft Word) were adapted directly from the Northstar Standard Assessments and each of these lessons will adequately prepare a student to take and pass the corresponding online assessment. I added an additional lesson to the semester curricula, Microsoft PowerPoint, which isn't tested on the assessments but is still good to learn.
Additional Details
Difficulty: 
Beginner
Languages: 
English
Intended Audience: 
Learners with Disabilities
Northstar Digital Literacy Standards used, if any: 
Basic
Windows Operating System
E-mail
Internet
Microsoft Word
File Information
File Upload: 
application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.presentationml.presentation iconTransitions Plus- Presentation- Basic Computer Use.pptx
application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.presentationml.presentation iconTransitions Plus- Presentation- Email.pptx
application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.presentationml.presentation iconTransitions Plus- Presentation- Internet.pptx
application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.presentationml.presentation iconTransitions Plus- Presentation- Microsoft PowerPoint.pptx
application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.presentationml.presentation iconTransitions Plus- Presentation- Microsoft Word.pptx
application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.presentationml.presentation iconTransitions Plus- Presentation- Windows.pptx

Basic Computer Curriculum (Computer Basics, Internet, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Overview
Organization: 
International Education Center
Date Submitted: 
Thu, 07/26/2012
Description
Author Notes: 

The goal of this curriculum is to teach basic computer skills and introduce the most essential computer software.  Students should also gain skills that will help them adapt to new programs and become independent computer users.

This curriculum was made using Mac Computers.

Additional Details
Difficulty: 
Beginner
Languages: 
English
Intended Audience: 
English Language Learners
File Information
File Upload: 
application/zip iconIEC - Beginning Class Curriculum.zip

Copy and Paste: Step-by-Step Guide

Overview
Organization: 
Rice Street Library
Date Submitted: 
Thu, 07/26/2012
Description
Author Notes: 

This worksheet goes best along with a class focused on Beginning Computer and typing skills.  It basically describes the 3 different ways of performing these functions and gives brief explanations of what each function does.  This handout is best used in conjunction with a guided explanation by the teacher, and is handy as a reference for students.    

Additional Details
Difficulty: 
Beginner
Languages: 
English
Intended Audience: 
Adults
File Information
File Upload: 
application/msword iconRice Street Library- Resource- Copy and Paste.doc

Beginning Computer Four-Session Class

Languages: 
English
Organization: 
Saint Paul Public Library
Curriculum files: 
application/zip iconBeginning Computer.zip

This 4 session class is for people who have little or no experience using computers. The class covers basic vocabulary and functions of the computer, including using the mouse, typing skills, and saving information.

Required Experience: None!

Detailed Description: 
This class is part of a suite of computer courses created at the Saint Paul Public Library. The goal is to prepare learners in basic computer competencies as outlied in the Northstar Digital Literacy Standards. Please note that you need to contact Northstar to be included as either a pilot site or, in the near future, as a certification site. This class is designed for a computer lab environment where the instructor can project an image of their computer for the class to see. However, you may also substitute a computer-projector set-up with solely lecturing, using printouts of the slideshows as vocabulary cards, etc. Similarly, you can teach to a group of students who are using desktop computers, laptop computers, etc.

Beginning Computer (Part 1)

Languages: 
English
Organization: 
SPPL, Rondo Library
Curriculum files: 
application/vnd.ms-powerpoint iconBeginning Computer Introduction 2010.ppt
application/vnd.ms-powerpoint iconHow to get to Mousing Around.ppt
application/msword iconClass Session 1 Lesson Plan.doc
application/msword iconClass Session 2 Lesson Plan.doc
application/msword iconInternet Menu Handout.doc
application/vnd.ms-powerpoint iconIntro Beginning Computer Pt 2.ppt
application/vnd.ms-powerpoint iconKeyboard.ppt
application/vnd.ms-powerpoint iconReview Quiz.ppt
application/pdf iconThe Keyboarding Handout.pdf
application/msword iconClass Session 3 Lesson Plan.doc
application/vnd.ms-powerpoint iconDesktop Functions.ppt
application/vnd.ms-powerpoint iconReview Quiz.ppt
application/vnd.ms-powerpoint iconThe Internet.ppt
application/msword iconClass Session 4 Lesson Plan.doc
application/pdf iconEmail Address Exercise.pdf
application/msword iconemail vs www (handout).doc
application/vnd.ms-powerpoint iconReview Quiz.ppt

(Part 1 of) Beginning Computer:  Students will learn basic vocabulary and functions of the computer, as well as basic typing and mouse skills.  Students will learn to how find web pages on the internet and perform searches using Google. Students will also set-up email accounts and practice sending and receiving e-mails. 

Required experience: None! This class is best for people who have little or no experience using computers.

The following tips and tools are recommended for use within the Beginning Computer Class. Every site, students and instructors are different and will most likely need to modify the information provided to best fit their needs.

 

Classroom Email Account

 

Creating a class email account has multiple uses that will help the instructor and students. The instructor can use the class email account to demonstrate different functions of email for the students. Students can use the class email account to send their first emails and practice different tasks and receive a response from the instructor to see the process of email from start to finish. It is also a way for students to continue practicing their skills after the class and send emails to an account of someone they know. For example, Rondo Library uses rondoclassroom@gmail.com for the classroom email account.

 

Class Preparation