Materials Computer skill: cover the basics of the computer, its hardware and its software Computer skill: learners will set up an address

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1 Day 1 For this class it is necessary to have a classroom account in addition to a fake account that will be used later to practice safety. Objectives Learners will be able to Materials Computer skill: cover the basics of the computer, its hardware and its software Computer skill: learners will set up an address Make Student Copies Syllabus Follow and Fill Username and Password Rules Setup Props, Technology or Other Resources Projector Computer for every student Introduction to the Mouse PPT Lesson Plan Warm-up: Description: Teacher and student introductions. List questions you want students to answer about themselves on the board. Go over syllabus/rules with for the classroom Materials/Prep: Write 3-4 questions on the board (leave room for projector to show) for students to answer as you go around the room Vocabulary Web address/url Username Password Activity 1: Introduction to the Mouse Description: Students will learn the basics of moving and using the mouse Materials/Prep: Load Introduction to the Mouse PowerPoint Activity 2: Computer skills, Literacy Description: introduce introduction to computer vocabulary Materials/Prep: load Welcome to the Computer PowerPoint, copies of Follow and Fill and Student Dictionaries Activity 3: intro Description: review of basic vocabulary as well as tips/rules for creating passwords and usernames Materials/Prep: Username and Password Rules Activity 4: sign-up Description: learners will set up an address using Gmail Materials/Prep: Setup Kayla Norman, Minnesota Literacy Council, 2012 p. 1 Unit

2 Teacher Directions: Activity 1: Introduction to the mouse -Using to the Mouse Step 1: Introduce Mouse Open the Using the Mouse PowerPoint. Go over slides with students Step 2: Mouse Practice Learners should open Internet Explorer and type in Give them about 10 minutes to work through the Mouserobics Teacher Directions: Activity 2: Intro to the computer Follow and Fill Step 1: Introduce topic Open the Welcome to the Computer PowerPoint saved on the Computer and handout Follow and Fill exercise Go through the Power Point with the notes provided on the Notes Pages printed from the presentation Have students fill in blanks of the Follow and Fill handout as you go through the presentation. Step 2: Reviewing answers activity Have students go over answers for Follow and Fill handout in pairs. Then, pull the handout up on the computer and have students write the answers in the open spots on the board. It is necessary to correct spelling errors. Give the student the option to go back to their seat and try to find the correct spelling and come back up and edit it on their own. Teacher Directions: Activity 3: Intro -Username and Password Rules Step 1: What is ? is electronic mail which sends a digital message over the internet. It typically consists of text (typing), but can also include pictures, sounds or other attachments Take a piece of paper and write No computer class today on it. Next hand it to one person, this is sending a letter (of sorts). Explain that this is how works, but what is different about it? Ask students what some benefits are of communicating through - instant, reproducible, easy to communicate to a large group of people Explain that today we will be creating new address that we will use throughout the class Step 2: Introduce vocabulary Instruct learners to mirror you as you open internet explorer Kayla Norman, Minnesota Literacy Council, 2012 p. 2 Unit

3 Explain that the screen learners see on their own computer might be different from the one you are projecting, but it has all of the same important functions Point out the address bar and explain that web addresses go herewrite on the board a few examples of web addresses, make sure you keep them up there The last website you write should be Explain that this is the site where we will set up an . Gmail is a free provider that we will use for this class Step 3: vocabulary, Username etiquette Keep the main Gmail page open; explain that this is the sign-in page Circle on the board the main parts of a sign-in page- username, password, and stay signed in Hand out Microsoft Word: Rules Username- the first part of your address, write example addresses, using the rules critique each address address is your username followed Write on the board- is this an address or an address? Write steve@google.com- or web? , it is personalized, it includes sign Step 4: Password rules Review the password rules listed on the handout Go over examples of good and bad passwords based on the rules Teacher Directions: Activity 4: Setup Microsoft Word Setup Step 1: Setting up a new Explain that even if learners already have an , we will use this one for classroom purposes If they really protest to creating another (for example if they have already created a new one in another class) have them assist other learners or sign in to Mavis Beacon and practice typing Step 2: Demonstrate Setting Up Instruct learners to focus on the what you are doing, they should not be following along on their computer at this point Go through the steps of creating a new , point out that Gmail will let you know when your username already exists and will offer suggestions for a new one Teacher: Do not submit your in this explanation, but do explain that the learners should Repeat the steps again if you find it is necessary Step 3: Controlled Set-up Hand out Microsoft Word: Setup Kayla Norman, Minnesota Literacy Council, 2012 p. 3 Unit

4 Go through the steps with the learners following along Remind learners that once they have registered, should wait for further instructions If there is time: Step 4: vocabulary Go through important vocabulary on main page- inbox, , unread, subject, from, compose. This will be gone over more in depth on Day 2 Kayla Norman, Minnesota Literacy Council, 2012 p. 4 Unit

5 Computers and Literacy Syllabus Class times: Class meets every Monday and Wednesday from 6:30pm to 8:30pm for 4 weeks. You have the option of coming to class at 6 for typing practice, which is strongly encouraged. Unit Overview: In this 4 week unit you will learn the skills to use in a professional setting. Rules: 1. No food or drink 2. Carry your computers carefully 3. Do not touch your computer screen 4. Respect the classroom and your classmates Recommended Materials: Minnesota Literacy Council provides the computer materials 1. Notebook 2. Pen/pencil 3. Folder Attendance: It is important to not only be present for all classes, but to show up on time. We go through a lot of information in this unit so it is important to be present to ensure you do not miss anything. If you need to miss a class, please call beforehand to let us know. Kayla Norman, Minnesota Literacy Council, 2012 p. 5 Unit

6 If you miss 2 classes in a row, you will be removed from the class. Follow and Fill 1. This is the type of computer you will use in class 2. The prints documents that you create. 3. The is what displays the information on the computer. 4. The can be an external unit on to a computer, or on laptops can be found beneath the keyboard in the form of a touchpad. 5. The mouse moves the around the computer screen. 6. What does this cursor allow you to do? 7. We will use to store our files in class. 8. You plug USB Drives into. 9. The button turns on the computer. Kayla Norman, Minnesota Literacy Council, 2012 p. 6 Unit

7 10. Microsoft Word is a on the computer. Microsoft Word: Username Rules 1. Your username should identify who you are- a form of your name is the best and most formal 2. No informal self-descriptions 3. Keep it simple- you need to be able to remember it 4. Use non-letter characters in moderation. $Barack<3Obama$ does not look very professional 5. Do not be overly specific with information you include in your usernamedo not include any part of your social security number or other private information Once your username has been accepted by Gmail, write it here: Microsoft Word: Username Rules 1. Nothing too common 2. Include at least one uppercase letter and at least one number 3. Password should NEVER be the same as your username 4. Should be at least 8 characters 5. Avoid generic information about yourself/family/friends Once your password has been accepted by Gmail, write it here: Kayla Norman, Minnesota Literacy Council, 2012 p. 7 Unit

8 KEEP THIS IN A SAFE PLACE: We can keep it stored for you until the end of class Setup 1. Click on Create and Account on the top right corner of the page 2. Fill in the spots for first and last name 3. Username should be your last name followed by the first two letters of your first name Example: obamaba 4. Click the Tab button (this moves your cursor down to the next fill in line) 5. The username you typed in probably already exist, so you might see some suggestions for what you could add to make it your own 6. Click to place your cursor after the second letter of your first name 7. Type 8. Fill out the rest of the form Kayla Norman, Minnesota Literacy Council, 2012 p. 8 Unit

9 9. Under the heading Default Homepage click on the checkmark. This will uncheck the box. 10. Type in the verification to prove you are not a robot, it might be difficult, but take your time 11. Click on the box next to I agree, a check mark should show up 12. Click on the box next to Google may, this should uncheck the box 13. Click next step 14. The next window with have some information, click on the blue box that says Next step 15. On the next window, click continue to Gmail 16. You should now be in your account. 17. Wait for teacher for next steps Kayla Norman, Minnesota Literacy Council, 2012 p. 9 Unit