1. Computer Basics Technology really can make your life better!!

2. Key Items to Remember Important to “plug in” using your ethernet cable – why? Because updates can take place faster. Wireless is less stable. If experiencing trouble with your computer, shut down (with it plugged in with ethernet cable)

3. File Management Your Name – Folders such as pictures, music, documents – Inside each of these are folders with documents – Organize like you would files at your desk – Search function is awesome

5. What is PDF and Why Use It? PDF makes it impossible for people to change your document. What you should do when you e-mail parents a document or put on SWIFT Doesn’t show formatting File to print to PDF (and then you need to give your document a name) In this instance “print to PDF” is the same as “save as” only it changes the document type from anything to PDF.

6. Magic Buttons Right Click – Try right click on most everything – Formats – Inserts – Spelling F1 Button – HELP!!! F1

7. Your Turn – See Handout Tasks for Powerpoint: – Powerpoint calendar – Change your background – Change layout Tasks for Word – Insert clipart from Clip art on Office Online – Use right click – Toolbar – Templates Internet: – Favorites – History – Basic searches – Images Images – How to work with them