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1: PC Basics


Goal 1: Basic PC Concepts



Note : To learn about PC applications and using social media, see Project 7: Technology

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Goal 1: Learn basic PC concepts and skills.


If you're new to computers or just want to improve your knowledge or skills, this is the place for you.

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A Learn about computers.


Vault
  1. Watch these videos to learn what a computer is, and what it does.

    What Is a Computer?—2:39

    What Are Computers?—21:04



  2. Get introduced to PCs (personal computers).

    What Is a PC?

B Power the computer on and off.


  1. Learn how to safely turn your computer on.

    How to Turn On a Computer

  2. Learn how to safely shut down (turn off) the computer. (Choose "Shutting Down the Computer" from the navigation bar at the right.)

    Shutting Down the Computer

C Use the keyboard and mouse.


  1. Watch these videos to learn how to use the keyboard and mouse.

    The Keyboard and Its Function—5:52



    Typing Tutorial: Beginner Keyboard Skills—6:57



  2. Get an introduction to the computer mouse.

    Use a Computer Mouse

  3. Practice and improve mouse skills.

    Mousercise

  4. Find more mouse practice with these activities.

    22 Websites and 4 Posters to Teach Mouse Skills

D Know the external and internal parts of the computer.


  1. Identify the basic external parts of your computer.

    Basic Parts of a Computer (External)
    Buttons and Ports on a Computer

  2. Learn more about the external parts of your computer.

    Basic Parts of a Computer (3:07)



  3. Identify the basic internal parts of your computer.

    Basic Parts of a Computer (Internal)