Microsoft Windows for Kids

This online version of the course parallels the face to face version. It was created with Macromedia Authorware and can be accessed via a web browser with the Authorware WebPlayer Plug-in installed.

To access the online version you must:

Download and Install the Authorware WebPlayer Plugin.

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Revisit this page and click on the link below. Wait for the course to load and away you go.

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Note: The first time you run the course a security dialog box may appear. Click on OK and the course will work properly.

                                            

            Beginner Covered Skills                                        Advanced Covered Skills

Module 1

What is Windows?

The Workstation Hardware

Inside the Workstation Hardware

Troubleshooting

Using Windows

Module 2

The Desktop - What's On My Screen?

Getting Started Using Windows

Using the taskbar and the Start button

Starting programs

Switching between programs

Closing programs

Opening documents quickly

Finding Files and Folders

Shutting Down Your Computer

Module 3a

Working With Files

Creating A New Folder

Deleting Files---The Recycle Bin

Module 3b

Creating A New Folder

Deleting Files- The Recycle Bin

Module 4

Printing with Windows 95

Module 5

Using Online Help to Get Answers

Using Help to find out about items in a dialog box

Module 1

What is Windows?

The Workstation Hardware

Inside the Workstation Hardware

Troubleshooting

Using Windows

Logging on to the Network

Module 2

The Desktop - What's On My Screen?

Getting Started Using Windows

Using the taskbar and the Start button

Starting programs

Switching between programs

Closing programs

Opening documents quickly

Finding Files and Folders

Viewing and Changing an Item's Properties

Displaying and changing properties for an item

Shutting Down Your Computer

Module 3a

Working With Files

Creating A New Folder

Copying Files Into A Folder

Renaming Files and Folders

Deleting Files---The Recycle Bin

Module 3b

Creating A New Folder

Copying Files Into A Folder

Renaming Files and Folders

Deleting Files- The Recycle Bin

Customizing: Creating Shortcuts

Adding A Shortcut To A Folder/Desktop

Module 4

Printing with Windows 95

Connecting to a Printer

Specifying a Default Printer

Module 5

Using Online Help to Get Answers

Using Help to find out about items in a dialog box