As soon as the course is launched the user is offered the option of the interactive Mouse Tutorial, which enables them to learn basic mouse skills or refresh their memory on existing ones. The user begins by simply pressing keys on the keyboard but quickly progresses, through demonstration and practice, to use the mouse, to move the cursor, single-click, double-click, and use click-and-drag.

 1.It also contains a fun and interactive learning exercise where the user gets to apply  their new skills.
 2. There is a separate mouse exercise where an assessor can verify that the user has  achieved the outcomes and has mastered the skill of using the mouse.

The “How to use this course” Tutorial

The “How to use this course” Tutorial is an interactive tutorial that is recommended for first time users. It provides essential information to make the best use of the courseware. It gives the user a feel for the training environment, the interface and navigation tools, and makes them more comfortable and confident before they start their training experience.

SECTION 1 – USING THE MOUSE How to use the Mouse:

This tutorial teaches the user how to use the mouse and the various functions, enabling the user to work on the computer

Mouse Tutorial
– how to hold a mouse,
– selecting,
– clicking,
– double clicking,
– click and dragging
– exercise at the end which incorporates all the skills learnt on this module.
– FINAL ASSESSMENT

Course Tutorial - How to use this Course

SECTION 2 – THE COMPUTER DESKTOP

What is the Desktop?
This section introduces the Computer Desktop enabling the user to recognise icons and windows.

- Displaying the Desktop
- Moving icons on the Desktop
- Windows

Working with windows
This section guides the user through manipulating windows, and using the taskbar and scrollbars. It also provides an introduction to applications and documents.

- Different types of windows
- Manipulating a window
- Switching between open windows
- Using the scrollbars
- Recognising different file types

Menus and dialog boxes
Provides an introduction to using menu commands and makes the user familiar with the options they are likely to encounter in Dialog boxes. Introduces the Start menu and explains the procedure for shutting down the computer

- What is a menu?
- Using basic menu commands
- Using a dialog box
- Using a text field in a dialog box
- Using the Start menu
- End of section screen
- ASSESSMENT

SECTION 3 – THE INTERNET AND WWW

Internet and WWW basics This section introduces the concept of the Web, explains what hyperlinks are and how to use them, points to some of the possibilities of web pages and explains URLS.

- The Internet and the World Wide Web
- What is a link?
- Interactive web pages
- What is a web address?

Using a web browser This section introduces the web browser, guides the user through opening the application, and explains basic commands. It also introduces the concepts of the history list and book marking web pages and provides simple explanations of how to save and print a web page.

- What is a web browser?
- The Navigation toolbar
- Moving back and forth through web pages
- Opening multiple browser windows
- The History and Favourites buttons
- Printing a web page
- Saving a web page

Searching the web for information This section guides the user through a simple process for carrying out a search via the web and how to access the results.

- What is a search engine?
- Starting a search
- Displaying the results of a search
- ASSESSMENT

SECTION 4 - E-MAIL

E-mail basics This section explains the concept of e-mail and the structure of an e-mail address and introduces web-based e-mail.

- What is e-mail?
- Different parts of an e-mail address
- What is web-based e-mail?
- Registering for an e-mail account

Sending e-mail messages This section guides the user through accessing a web based e-mail account and introduces the basic folders of most e-mail applications. It also guides the user through the process of writing, addressing and sending an e-mail.

- Logging into your account
- Features of the e-mail window
- Creating a new e-mail message
- Adding an address to the To box
- Adding a subject to a message
- Sending an e-mail message

Receiving e-mail This section guides the user through opening messages they have received, and how to then reply, and forward an e-mail message.

- Opening an e-mail message
- Replying to an e-mail message
- Forwarding an e-mail message
- End of section screen
- ASSESSMENT – 10 QUESTIONS ON ALL THREE MODULES

SPECIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

System Requirements
Everyday Computing can be deployed on any platform and loaded on the network. This course also has text should the computers not have sound cards.

CD Rom
Pentium 300 MHz processor (or equivalent);
Windows 9 x /NT/2000 or later;
64 MB RAM (minimum) – 128 MB RAM recommended
Double speed CD – ROM drive
Quad speed or faster recommended;
16 bit sound card
800 x 600 resolution display in thousands of colours (16 bit colour).

Network Version
Pentium 111 class processor or equivalent;
Windows NT / 2000;
128 MB RAM minimums – 256 MB RAM recommended.
100 MB available disk space

Installation Instructions Install the software on a designated network server. Place the CD in the CD Rom drive. If Auto run is enabled the set-up programme will start automatically. Otherwise, open Windows Explorer, view your CD drive and double click on set-up. EXE.

Follow the on-screen instructions.

You will be given an option of where to install the software. The default location is C:\Program Files\Getting Started v1.2.

Click Browse to select an alternative location.

Once a location has been selected all the required files will automatically be installed on this folder.

Client Requirements
CD Rom in computer for:

CD ROM Mouse Assessment for verification

CD ROM Everyday Computing – 4 modules with Assessments