Introduction to the Computer with Regina Spiker
Learn the basics of computers simply by clicking the Play Now button for each lesson. Then, sit back and enjoy the show!
Level: Beginner
Requires Flash
Lesson 1: Parts of a Computer
00:04:28
Description: Before we get started, let us take you through the parts of the computer for both a desktop model and a laptop. A photo gallery will show you exactly what each part looks like, with a brief explanation about each one.
| Handouts: Introduction to the Computer Hardware
Lesson 2: Getting Started
00:03:53
Description: Where to start? This lesson will briefly introduce you to the following: desktop, wallpaper, icons/shortcuts, mouse pointer, task bar, start button, system tray. recycle bin, and Help and Support. We will also find out "What is Windows?"
Lesson 3: Common Windows Elements
00:06:30
Description: There are features that are shared by many programs and operations on a computer. This lesson will introduce learners to these common Windows elements. Included are instructions for starting a program, as well as overviews of the title bar, menu bar, toolbars, scroll bars, and more.
Lesson 4: Saving Your Work
00:04:13
Description: Once you have created a file, such as a document in Microsoft Word, how can you save it so that you can return to it later or share it with others? This lesson will show you the basics of how to save a file, options for saving, and how to open it from it's saved location to continue work on it.
Lesson 5: File Management
00:05:13
Description: Keeping organized on the computer is just as important as keeping things orderly in other areas of life. This lesson will show how to create folders, how to place files in folders, and more.
