Which Class Should I Take?
The following items are covered in Computer Kindergarten for Grownups. Check all that apply to you.
- I know how to turn the computer on
- I know what the Windows desktop is
- I can hold the mouse
- I'm very uncomfortable with using the mouse to point, click and double click
- I know how to open programs from the icons and shortcuts
- I know how to open programs from start button
- I know what the taskbar is
- I can switch between programs on the taskbar
- I can identify elements of a window
- I know how to close a program
- I know the right way to exit windows and turn the computer off
If you have checked most of the items above, you may want to skip Computer Kindergarten for Grownups. The following items are covered in Computer 1st for Grownups. Check all that apply to you.
- In a word processing program, I know how to move the insertion point
- I know how to insert text and spaces
- I know how to insert blank lines
- I know how to use the backspace and delete keys to erase text
- I know how to use the backspace and delete keys to erase blank lines
- I know how to move text up or down on a page
- I know how to save a document I've created
If you have checked most of the items above, you may want to skip Computer 1st Grade for Grownups. The following items are covered in Computer 2nd for Grownups. Check all that apply to you.
- I understand what a spreadsheet can be used for
- I feel comfortable with the parts of the spreadsheet window
- I know how to move around in a spreadsheet
- I know what a cell is
- I know what a cell address is
- I can input data into cells
- I can change or erase the contents of a cell
- I know the math operators
- I can create a formula using cell addresses
If you have checked most of the items above, you may want to skip Computer 2nd Grade for Grownups. Computer 3rd Grade covers copy and paste and Windows graphics, Computer 4th Grade covers working with and organizing your files and folders. In Computer 5th Grade, you will learn how to create icons and customize the desktop. Computer 6th Grade covers getting help, installing and uninstalling programs and using Start Menu options.