Overview:

Participants who are proficient in typing will learn and become able to utilize Fusion or JAWS to manage files and folders, engage in e-mail activities, browse the internet, and create, read, navigate, edit, and format a document. As a final project, participants will create a business and cover letter independently.

Overall Goal of Introduction to Basic Computer Skills:

To understand Windows basics and learn Fusion or JAWS key commands along with MS shortcuts to become able to use File Explorer, Outlook, Internet Browser, and Word efficiently.

Introduction to Basic Computer Skills Skill List:

• Introduction to Desktop, Task bar, and Start menu
• Understanding the hierarchy of locations and virtual folders in File Explorer
• Understanding the Address bar’s breadcrumbs view and folder path view in File Explorer
• Selecting, copying, cutting, and pasting items in File Explorer
• Creating blank files and folders
• Renaming and removing files and folders
• Sorting, filtering, and grouping items
• Saving and retrieving a file
• Safely removing a USB drive from the computer
• Browsing the internet
• Managing bookmarks and forms in the internet
• Managing tabs in the internet browser
• Creating, sending, receiving, replying, and forwarding e-mail messages
• Managing e-mail attachments
• Navigating and reading a document
• Managing the Ribbon
• Creating and editing a document
• Formatting a document
• Checking spelling and grammar
• Using other proofreading tools
• Printing a document
• Creating a business letter