Monday, September 24, 2012

Computer Class - Using Email

Today we are going to learn how to use email!

But FIRST try this game to warm up your computer skills!

http://www.bbc.co.uk/webwise/courses/computer-basics/lessons/clicky-mouse-game

Click on the LINK

  • click on the arrow to begin play
  • click on PLAY NOW
  • click on HELP to read the directions
  • click on the red X and play away!

Wednesday, September 19, 2012

Computer Class Activities

  • Practice using the Paint software with the mouse (NOT the touchpad)
    • Start Menu --> Programs --> Accessories --> Paint
  • Folder Excercise
    • Practice creating a new folder
    • Create and save a document to your new folder
    • Try moving it to the Documents folder, then back to your new folder 




Tuesday, September 18, 2012

Monday, September 17, 2012

Computer Class - Using the Mouse

Practice controlling the mouse with these exercises.

http://www.seniornet.org/howto/mouseexercises/mousepractice.html

Was that easy?  Try these exercises!

http://www.pbclibrary.org/mousing/mousercise.htm

When you are finished, open Paint from the Start Menu and create some beautiful art with your newfound mousing skills!

Skills: Click, Double Click, Right Click, Click and Drag, Scroll