Computer BasicsTonya Wright

• Identify and use computer hardware• Open and close a desired program• Switch back and forth between open

windows• Open an internet browser• Cut, Copy, and Paste to a Word doc

Objectives

What is a computer?

A computer has two main parts:• Computer hardware• Computer software

Computer Hardware

• Computer Hardware is the physical part of the computer system, the machinery and equipment. Parts of the computer “you can see”

Computer Hardware

Basic Computer Parts• CPU Computer Processing Unit• Monitor• Keyboard• Mouse

ACTIVITY

Lets take it apart and put it together again!

Computer Software

Computer Software are programs that tell the computer what to do.Examples• Windows Operating System• Microsoft Office• Browsers

Find and Seek

Locate the following items on your desktop:

• Start button• Mouse Pointer• Taskbar• Program Icon

Working With Files

• Create and save a document• Opening files• Create a folder

– Copy: CTRL C– Cut: CTRL X – Paste: CTRL V

Introduction to the Internet

• Open a web browser• Navigate to different sites