Agenda:
Basic Computer Terms and Definitions
How to set-up a free email account
Creating a Resume
Saving your documents
What is a Computer
Computer Hardware
Computer Software
Computer Input Devices
Computer Output Devices
Basic Computer Terms and Definitions
1. Computer
Hardware
2. Computer
Software
Computer Hardware is the
physical part of the computer
system, the machinery and
equipment.
Parts of the computer “you
can see”
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Monitor: T.V. like screen used to show pictures and
words
CPU: Central Processing Unit this is where most of
the computer’s calculations take place. In terms of
computing power, the CPU is the most important
element of a computing system.
Keyboard: This device is used to type
information into the computer and contains the
numbers 0-9.
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Mouse: a small device, which you move across the top of
the desk to move the pointer or cursor on the screen.
Printer: used to make a paper copy of the information
into the computer.
Image Scanner: an electronic device that generates a
digital representation of an image for data input to a
computer
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Computer Software are programs that tell
the computer what to do.
Examples
Microsoft Word-word processing program
Microsoft PowerPoint-presentation program
Microsoft Excel-work book program used to
track, calculate, and analyze numeric data
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Computer Devices that input information in
the computer
Examples
Key Board
Mouse
Scanner
Digital Camera
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Computer Devices that output
information from the computer.
Examples
Monitor
Printer
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CPU: This computer component has several names: Central Processing Unit,
microprocessor or processor. This unit is the brain of the computer processes
and executes instructions in a software program. The CPU’s primary
functions include retrieving instructions from the computer’s memory,
including random access memory, comprehending and executing
instructions, and directing the input and output activity of the computer.
Desktop: The first screen that you see when any Windows operating system
screen is up and running. One of the main purposes of the Desktop is to
make it easier to access different application programs, files and
documents.
File: Unit for storing information that may include a word-processing document,
a spreadsheet, a picture, a graphic, musical piece, or even part of an
application program. Examples of "files" include text files which could be a
letter or report and graphic files which could be a picture. Each file has a
name because the data or information created in a software program is
saved with a file name.
Folder: Method for organizing files that is related by topic, by purpose, by type,
by program, or even by a project that you are working on. NOTE: When an
application program is loaded onto your computer, it will group similar
applications in a folder. As you add or create files, you can organize them
however you want.
Hyperlink: Allows you to move from one web page document to another. It can
be text which is usually underlined or a graphic. When you move your
mouse over a hyperlink, the mouse cursor usually becomes a hand which
indicates a hyperlink is present. Once you click on the link, you move to
another web page document or to another place on the same web page.
Icon: A small picture that represents processing options such as programs,
documents, and shortcuts. When you click on the icon, the file or program
will open. The most easily recognized icon is the Recycle Bin which is the
graphic below.
Internet: A world wide network that connects millions of computers to share
and exchange data, news, opinions, and research results. The Internet is not
the same as the World Wide Web (WWW). The World Wide Web is a service
that is provided on the Internet.
Hard Copy: Usually refers to a printout on paper.
Hard Drive: The purpose of the hard drive is to store information. This device
that allows the computer to permanently retain and store data like the
operating system, programs and information data. The hard drive holds
more data than a diskette and accesses information faster than on
diskettes. Storage refers to the capability of storing things, and as for the
computer, it is information
Menu: List of options that may be commands or
other options from which you can choose from.
The following illustration is the File Menu Bar
command menu list.
Mouse: Besides a keyboard, a mouse is the most
common input device for a computer. The
mouse is a small, palm-sized input device that
you move across a flat surface, such as a
desktop, to control the movement of the pointer
on the screen. Technically, there are many
operations that are much easier to perform with
a mouse than a keyboard because you can just
point and click to select an item on a screen or
choose an item from a list of options.
Go to www.yahoo.com and click on Yahoo
Mail.
Click on the “Sign Up” link that appears on
right side of the page.
Complete the Yahoo Mail information form.
Create a username that you will be
comfortable using for a long time and will
identify you to you email recipients.
Remember that you can use numbers and
letters. You cannot have blank spaces in
your username and password.
Type the username you choose in the
field provided. Check the availability of
your username by clicking the box below
that reads “Check Availability of This ID”.
Choose a password when you have
successfully entered a username.
Passwords must be at least 6 characters
long and passwords are case-sensitive.
You will be asked to type your password
twice.
Select a question from the following
drop-down menu as your security
question. This is verify that you are the
correct user.
Type in your answer to the question in
the field below.
Enter your birth date, zip code, and any
other requested information in the fields
provided.
Verify your registration by typing the
characters you see shown in the last
section of the registration page into the
field provided.
Read the Terms of Service thoroughly
and print a copy for your records.
Select “I Agree”.
You have successfully set up your Yahoo
email account.
Add name and email address to sheet
being passed around. Please write
CLEARLY!
Make sure and logoff when finished your
email.
YOU’VE GOT MAIL!
BREAK!!!
Creating a resume:
Using the internet browser, go to
www.yahoo.com
Sign in
Open the email labeled Resume
Template
Enter the name you use at work, your
address, cell phone or home phone #,
and your NEW email address
NOTE: Please let anyone who might
answer your phone from this point
onward to speak clearly and
professionally
Begin entering your employment history,
starting with your most recent position
List the full name and the location for
each place where you have worked
List the title of the position you had
Be concise but descriptive to describe
what you did at each job
List any special skills you used for the job,
for example: MIG welding, used
Microsoft WORD to create documents,
etc
Avoid acronyms and abbreviations
Use correct grammar and use “spellcheck”
and the red and green squiggly underlines
to help you identify and correct ALL the
errors
Just get the last couple of jobs listed, you
will be able to complete and polish this
later
Do NOT enter your education information,
yet…
With help from the classroom assistants,
name, and save your resume
Make a note of where it is saved
Retrieve the resume
Add your education data
Resave the resume
