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Getting Started on a Computer

Learn about what a computer is and how to use a mouse and keyboard. 

5 Videos - 21 minutes - Beginner - Download of lesson slides

 


 

Computer Basics

This tutorial will help you understand how computers work and how to use them. We'll talk about how to set up a computer, the difference between hardware and software, and the types of computers you can use. We'll also explore operating systems, applications, the cloud, and a whole lot more.

 

24 Lessons - Written instruction - Videos - Interactive Activities - Beginner


 

Why Use a Computer?

Do you ever wonder why you should take the time and effort to learn to use a computer? If you are new to using computers you may think that it is too hard, too expensive, or not for people like you. You are not alone. Take this course to learn why using a computer can be worth the time and effort, and to take a closer look at what steps you can take to learn computers one skill at a time.

3 Videos - 15 minutes - Beginner  - Download of lesson slides

Mousercise

Practice your mouse skills and see if you can beat your time!

Interactive - 15 minutes-1 hour - Beginner

 


 

Mouse Tutorial

Use this interactive tutorial to build proficiency with a computer mouse by playing a series of mini-games.

Written Instruction - Interactive Activities - 15-30 minutes - Beginner


 

Mouse Skills Practice

Create art while practicing mouse movements and clicks!

Typing Tutorial

The   mode takes you step by step through the different levels where you LEARN to type the core letter and punctuation keys.

The   mode allows you to PRACTICE at any of the 31 different levels.

Use this free interactive course to go from hunting and pecking to touch typing.

Video Instruction - Hands-on Activities - Beginner

 


Typing Club

Over 600 gamified lessons, take a placement test or start at the beginning!

Video instruction - Hands-on activities - 3-5 minutes per lesson -  Beginner, Intermediate & Advanced

 


Peter's Online Typing Course

Here you'll find an expanded set of free online typing lessons and typing exercises for beginning typists, and frustrated hunt-and-peckers who want to move from four-finger typing to full-blown touch typing.

 

Written instruction - Practice exercises - 5-10 minutes per lesson - 31 lessons -  Beginner

 


How to Type

Boost your typing efficiency with these handy tools!

Video instruction - 2 minutes - Beginner


Keyboard Shortcuts

In this video, you’ll learn more about using keyboard shortcuts on Windows and Mac operating systems.

Video instruction - 3 minutes - Beginner


Typing Test

The results of this Words per Minute (WPM) keyboard test will give you both your typing speed and your typing accuracy results.

 

Timed Tests - 1-minute, 3-minute, 5-minute tests - All levels