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Overview:

Participants who are proficient in typing will learn and become able to utilize ZoomText, JAWS or Fusion 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 Computer Skills Training:

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

Introduction to Basic Computer Skills Skill List:

• Introduction to Desktop elements. 
• Understanding the hierarchy of locations and folders in File Explorer
• Selecting, copying, cutting, and pasting items in File Explorer
• Creating blank 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
• Managing tabs in the internet browser
• Browsing the internet
• Managing bookmarks and forms on the internet
• Creating, sending, receiving, replying, and forwarding e-mail messages
• Managing e-mail attachments
• Navigating and reading a document
• Navigating 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

* Note:  Skills training can be customized based on vocational goals and individual progress.