Computer BasicsCDSD Technology Boot Camp

June 2010Suzi Heter

Introducing the book (repost).rv

Introducing the Book

Please…

Do not hesitate to ask me to repeat, clarify, or reword in simpler terms if you do not understand something!

Ask questions…now is your chance to get “basic” information answered

Don’t hesitate to email me with questions in the future…sheter@cdschools.org

What is a Computer?

Software and Hardware

InputOutputStorageMemoryMicroprocessors

Hardware Components

ModemCD romPrinterScanner

Hardware Accessories

Microsoft Windows common for PC’sMacintosh for Apple computers

Operating System Software

Software Applications

Houghton Mifflin Lesson PlannerED Math GamesFinaleGeoSkillsInspirationScholastic Keys Programs

Malek Tipshttp://malektips.com/computer_basics_help_and_tips.html

Jan’s Computer Basicshttp://www.jegsworks.com/Lessons/lessonintro.htm

Miscellaneous Video Tutorialshttp://www.google.com/search?q=computer+basics&hl=en&rls=com.microsoft:en-us&prmd=vb&source=univ&tbs=vid:1&tbo=u&ei=czgdTLz8NoSglAfgztWYDg&sa=X&oi=video_result_group&ct=title&resnum=4&ved=0CEkQqwQwAw

Computer Basic Quick Reference Card

Reference

Parts of a Typical “Window”

File Management

These drives are specific storage units designed so that employees can have access to any of their files no matter where they are throughout the district.

The H drive contains your own personal files. We all have an H drive, but we can only see our own files.

The S drive contains SHARED files. Anyone can create a SHARED folder and save/ access files to this drive for anyone in the district to see/ access.

What are the H and S drives?

Directions to access the VPN (Virtual Private Network)

Home Access of the H and S Drive

Creating and Managing Folders

Open a folder/ fileCreate a new folder/ fileRename a folder/ fileDelete a folder/ fileRestore a deleted folder/ fileMoving/ Copying folders/ files

File Organization TipsUltimate Geek Girl

Creating folders Deleting emails Opening and Saving attachments Email Archiver

Managing Email

Questions/ Participant Request