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The
skill level among new online faculty in regard to basic computer know-how
ranges from novice to advanced. The following tutorial has been created
to assist new online faculty in familiarizing themselves with the Windows
environment.
Depending on your computer and/or Windows version, some
of the items and features may look slightly different on your screen.
To start your tutorial simply read the statements and click on the
items for each section below.
- Some
of the most important Windows terms are:
- When
you use the mouse, you may click
either the left button or the right button. Learn to use both and,
if your mouse happen to have more than two, make sure to discover which
one functions as "left" and which one as "right."
- Multitasking
is a very useful feature. Sometimes you will need to have various "windows"
opened simultaneously. A "window" is often an "application."
Use multitasking to practice the simultaneous use of various applications.
- Throughout
your use of computers, you will have an opportunity to apply the functions/operations
shown below. The links below show how each would be used.
- File
management is a very useful feature in a Windows environment.
File management allows you to complete each of the following tasks (remember
to practice these as much as you can):
- Maintenance
on the PC can prevent unforeseen problems. The following two features
can be extremely important in preserving and enhancing your computer's
capabilities.
- Familiarity
with the following terms will make you more savvy in the Web environment.
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