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An Introduction to Computers

An Introduction to Computers. Created by Beth Day JJES Revised by Robin Johnson NES Grade Level: Kindergarten and First grade Standard 6. Technology Operations and Concepts Students demonstrate a sound understanding of technology concepts, systems and operations. Students:

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An Introduction to Computers

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  1. An Introduction to Computers Created by Beth Day JJES Revised by Robin Johnson NES Grade Level: Kindergarten and First grade Standard 6. Technology Operations and Concepts Students demonstrate a sound understanding of technology concepts, systems and operations. Students: a. understand and use technology systems. b. select and use applications effectively and productively.

  2. What makes a computer? • Tower • Monitor • Mouse • Keyboard Computer

  3. Computer Hardware -a physical device-something you can actually touch • Examples: • Mouse • Keyboard • Tower • Monitor • Printer

  4. Computer Software-instructions or programs inside your computer that allow you to work and play games • Examples • Starfall • Kidspiration • Internet • Type to Learn • Reading Counts

  5. Input Devices – devices we use to put information into a computer. Input Device Examples Samples from Wacona Elementary School Waycross, GA

  6. Output – things we use to get information out of a computer. Output Device Samples Samples from Wacona Elementary School Waycross, GA

  7. Logon – signing on to the computer nes nesnes Password

  8. Log Off – you are signing off the computer. #3 Press Log Off #2 Press Little Arrow #1 Press Start

  9. Shut Down – turns off your tower #2 Press Down #1 Press Start Don’t forget to turn off your monitor!

  10. Desktop – the home screen where all the shortcuts are placed

  11. Shortcut - a picture that when selected will take you to the program quickly Microsoft Word – Typing shortcut Type to Learn Microsoft Power Point – Slide Show Internet Microsoft Excel– Spreadsheets Reading Counts

  12. Computer Keyboard Number Row Top Row Home Row Bottom Row

  13. Computer Keyboard Make capital Make capital Use your pinky finger to press the shift key.

  14. Computer Keyboard Space Bar 1 space between words Press with your thumb

  15. Review – What makes up your computer? • Computer = a tower, mouse, keyboard, monitor

  16. Review – Hardware and Software Computer Software – icons/shortcuts Computer Hardware Tower, mouse, keyboard, monitor

  17. Review - Process Log On Shut Down Don’t forget to turn off your monitor! Log Off Turn off the monitor

  18. Review – Computer Keyboard Backspace Number Row Top Row Caps Lock Home Row Bottom Row Makes letters capital Space Bar

  19. NOW IT’S YOUR TURN • Go to your computer and log on • Double Click the software icon, Type to Learn 4 • Listen and follow the directions • Type what it says on the screen using the home, top, and bottom row and other keys needed that are on the keyboard • When time is up, log off and shut down the computer

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