Ms. Warner
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Log-in
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Prepare writing utensil
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Write name, period, and class days on handout
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Printer Set-up (also on white board)
 Start Button—Control Panel—View Devices and Printers—
Select MS LAB C Printer—Right Click—Set as default
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Open Microsoft Word & Answer the following question:
 What is an operating system and what is your computer
operating on at home?
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Identify & define various operating systems
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Compare & contrast between operating systems
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Identify, label, and define parts of a Windows 7
screen
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Practice multiple ways to delete a file on a
computer
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Use the recycling bin to restore a created file
What is an operating system?
What operating system do you have at home?
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Controls the basic operations of computer
 Examples:
▪ PCs (Dells, HP, Gateway, etc.)
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Windows 8
Window 7
Windows Vista
Windows XP
Windows 03
▪ MACs (Apples)
▪ OS X Lion/Leoppard (Operating System x 10)
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An “extra” interface feature
 Translucent windows
 New themes
 Useful ways to get around your desktop
▪ Shake
▪ Peek
▪ Taskbar previews
▪ Flip & Flip 3D
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Main work area in Windows
Recycle
Bin
Desktop
Taskbar
Buttons
Start
Button
Taskbar
Notification
Area
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Taskbar
 Displays open programs or files
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Start Menu
 Displays a menu or list of programs installed on the computer
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Taskbar Buttons
 Opens frequently used programs
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Notification Area
 Informs users of basic running operations or information
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Recycle Bin
 Stores deleted files and restores them if necessary
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Check notes:
 # 1– Operating System & examples
 # 2—Defined desktop ONLY
 # 3—Defined taskbar, start button, taskbar buttons, &
notification area
 Labeled screen parts on back:
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Desktop
Taskbar
Start Button
Taskbar Buttons
Notification Area
Recycle Bin
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What controls the basic operations of a
computer?
 Operating System
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What is 1 example of a operating system?
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Window 8
Windows 7
Windows XP
Windows Vista
Windows 03
OSX
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What is the main work area in Windows?
 Desktop
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What part of the screen contains a menu or list
of programs installed on the computer?
 Start Button
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What part of the screen informs you of basic
running operations or information?
 Notification Area
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What part of the screen displays open
programs or files?
 Taskbar
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What is available on the taskbar that allows
users to start frequently used programs?
 Taskbar Buttons
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Sit in assigned seat & Log-in
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Prepare writing utensil
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Get out Windows 7 notes (PURPLE)
 Check notes—you should have filled:
▪ Note #1 & 3, Desktop definition & labeled 6 screen parts on
back
 If you were absent or missing notes:
▪ Use your classmate’s notes to get caught up
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Go to www.socrative.com
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Click on GREEN Student Log-In button
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Type in Room #598134
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Identify, label, and define parts of a Windows 7 screen
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Distinguish between specific commands when using the pointing device
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Customize the computer desktop to fit your needs
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Practice using the pointing device commands
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Use the point/hover to find specific buttons with descriptions within
Microsoft Office programs
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Use the click command to set up the computer sound
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Use the double-click command to open a program
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Create a program shortcut icon utilizing the click and drag
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Use the right-click to set the shutdown settings in the start menu
Gadgets
Icons
Theme
CUSTOMIZED DESKTOPS
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Icons
 Visual representations of programs, files, or folders
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Desktop Themes
 Backgrounds, images, or pictures on the desktop
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Gadgets
 Mini programs that provide information or tools
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Allows you to interact & communicate with your computer
 Examples:
▪ Mouse, touchpad, etc.
 Common commands with a pointer:
▪ Point/ Hover
▪ highlights options or views short descriptions
▪ Click
▪ selects or opens an item
▪ Double-click
▪ opens programs, folders, or files
▪ Drag
▪ moves objects
▪ Right-Click
▪ Displays shortcut menus
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Socrative Pre-Quiz
 5 points
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Windows 7 Notes
 10 points
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What is a visual representation of the
program, file, or folder?
 Icon
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What are mini programs on the desktop that
provide information or tools?
 Gadgets
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What are backgrounds, colors, or pictures
displayed on the desktop?
 Themes
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How would you add gadgets or themes?
 Right Click on Desktop
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How would you move or rearrange taskbar
buttons on the toolbar?
 Click to select & Drag program icon
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How would you make open windows
translucent?
 Point to the Show Desktop button in the lower-right
hand corner
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How would you open a program or file?
 Double-click
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How would you view button names or
descriptions?
 Point/Hover
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Sit in assigned seat & log-on
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Go to www.socrative .com
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Enter classroom #598134(also on board)
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Wait for teacher to begin the space race on
Windows 7 PreQuiz 2
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What controls the basic operations of a
computer?
 Operating System
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What is 1 example of a operating system?
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Windows 7
Windows XP
Windows Vista
Windows 03
OSX
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What is the main work area in Windows?
 Desktop
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What part of the screen contains menus or lists
of programs installed on the computer?
 Start Button
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What part of the screen informs you of basic
running operations or information?
 Notification Area
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What part of the screen displays open
programs or files
 Taskbar
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What is available on the taskbar that allows
users to start frequently used programs?
 Taskbar Buttons
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What is a visual representation of the program,
file, or folder?
 Icon
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What are mini programs on the desktop that
provide information or tools?
 Gadgets
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What are backgrounds, colors, or pictures
displayed on the desktop?
 Themes
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How would you add gadgets or themes?
 Right Click on Desktop
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How would you move or rearrange taskbar
buttons on the toolbar?
 Click to select & Drag program icon
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How would you open a program or file?
 Double-click
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How would you view button names or
descriptions?
 Point/Hover
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Identify, define, and apply desktop actions (snap, flip,
peek, shake) to multiple open windows on a desktop
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Use the snipping tool to take a picture or screen shot
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Classify taskbar actions (pin, unpin, & jump) that allow
users to work effectively & efficiently in the Window 7
operating system
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Customize the desktop and taskbar to fit your needs
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Peek
 See through all open windows directly on taskbar
▪ Point to the Show desktop button
▪ Hold Windows logo key and press Spacebar
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Shake
 Eliminates clutter and views a single open window
▪ Click & hold a window taskbar—joggle it back & forth
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Snap
 Instantly resize a window to fill half or whole desktop
▪ Drag to the left or right edge of screen (HALF)
▪ Drag up or down of screen (WHOLE)
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Snip
 Takes pictures or screen shots of anything on
desktop
▪ Search for snipping tool in Start Menu—Select Snip style
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Flip & Flip 3D
 Allows you to move quickly between programs
without taking your fingers off the keyboard
▪ Flip—ALT & TAB
▪ Flip 3D—Windows key & Tab
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Pin
 Attach program icons directly to taskbar or Start
Menu
▪ Open program—Right Click on Taskbar Button—Pin to
Taskbar
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Jump/Jump Lists
 A list of the most recently or most often used files
within each program
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What desktop action allow you to instantly
resize windows to half or full size?
 Snap
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What desktop action allows you to see
through windows or taskbar previews?
 Peek
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What desktop action eliminates clutter and allows you
to view only 1 single window?
 Shake
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What Windows feature allows you to capture and take
pictures or screen shots of anything on the desktop?
 Snip
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What feature allows you to move quickly between
programs without taking your fingers off the
keyboard?
 Flip
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What keys would you use to Flip or Flip 3D?
 Alt & Tab
 Windows key & Tab
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What taskbar action allows you to attach programs
directly to the taskbar or Start Menu?
 Pin
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How do you Pin a program to the Start Menu?
 Right Click on program—Select Pin
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What is a list of the most recently or most often used files
within each program?
 Jump Lists
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http://windows.microsoft.com/enUS/windows/explore/desktop
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http://windows.microsoft.com/enUS/windows7/products/videos
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Sit in assigned seat & log in
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Log into Socrative classroom/ Focus Time
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5 minute review
 Window 7 Operating SystemTest—40 points
▪ Multiple Choice, Matching, Labeling, Short Answer
Questions, Name that Command
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Complete Windows 7 Test
 Take your time
 Read each question carefully
 Double-check answers when finished
 Submit in Socrative site
▪ 40 points
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When finished: