1. Terminology & Computer Parts
Shannon Rose
Tanya Wildman

2. Kindergarten Terminology
Press- steady pushing
Click- to select by pressing a button on a mouse
Icon- a graphic symbol for an application, file or folder
Cursor- is the blinking line that marks the place where you are working

3. Kindergarten Terminology
Menu-a list of program commands listed by topic
Internet- an electronic communications network that connects computers around the world
Save-to write a file onto a disk
Open File- a file that is open for use or for changes

4. Kindergarten Computer Parts
Mouse
Keyboard
Monitor
CPU
Headphones

5. First Grade Terminology
Toolbar- a strip of icons on a computer display providing quick access to certain functions
Shutdown-the command from the Start menu that shuts down the computer safely
Delete- to remove by cutting out or erasing
Boot- to start up a computer

6. First Grade Terminology
Click- to select by pressing a button on a mouse
Double Click- to select by pressing a button on a mouse two times
Drag- to move the mouse while its button is being depressed
Open File-a file that is open for use and for changes
Hour Glass/Busy- a graphic shaped like an hour glass to let user know to wait while an application finishes opening, closing, processing, etc.

7. First Grade Computer Parts
Printer
Speaker
Headphones
Microphone

8. Second Grade Terminology
Eject- to remove floppy disk or CD-Rom
Shutdown-the command from the Start menu that shuts down the computer safely
Re-boot- to restart a computer
Input- the process of putting information into the computer

9. Second Grade Terminology
Menu Bar- the horizontal bar across the top of the computer screen that lists the menus available
Output- information produced by a computer
Edit- to change an entry
Save as- allows you to name the file and choose the place where it will be stored

10. Second Grade Computer Parts
CD-Rom
Floppy Drive
Window
Scanner

11. Third Grade Terminology
Login- to start a session on a network by logging into the network, giving a user name and password
Network- system of computers, terminals, and databases connected by communication lines
Folder- electronic storage place for work and other information
Pull-down menu (same as drop-down menu)- a menu of commands or options that appears when you select an item with a mouse. The item you select is typically at the top of the display screen, and the menu appears just below it, as if you had pulled it down.

12. Third Grade Terminology
Mouse Pointer- the arrow that moves about the screen
Presentation Software- software used to present a topic
Insert-To place an object between two other objects. Inserting characters, words, paragraphs and documents is common in word processing
Word Processing- program used to create, edit, format, print, save, and retrieve text

13. Third Grade Input/Output Devices
Mouse
Keyboard
Headphones
Printer

14. Bibliography Mountain Brook Schools Zero Cut Computer Terminology
Zero Cut Computer Terminology
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