Computerterms

= = =UNIT NSWTTCH101A Developing Literacy Using Technology=


 * 1.** Prepare to use technology for learning **1.3** Understand **//basic computer terminology//**


 * Try some of the challenges below - Keep copies for your portfolio as evidence**

Computer Terminology
Print and complete this Wikispaces Toolbar puzzle
 * A · Names of the parts of the computer** - Try this online [|Computer Parts Quiz] and show your teacher the results
 * B · Names of the programs used (To be done in a future lesson)**
 * C · Words in the toolbar** eg file, print, save, format, bold, underline
 * D · Development of a basic computer terminology dictionary - Add to our dictionary below - definitions and computer terminology**

You could try a Computer words Word Search

=D Challenge: Contribute to our BASIC Computer Terminology dictionary= This is an invitation to you to add to our basic Computer words dictionary

1. Aim to add at least 3 definitions to the words below. 2. You can add words that are related to basic computer work that don't appear in the list

We have divided the page into sections - divided by lines and this could keep changing as we edit and add more words and information.

Be recognised for your contribution (which will go towards assessment) by signing into wikispaces before you edit (or writing your name & date at the end of your writing)

File
 * Microsoft Word Tool bar terms**

Print

Save

Save As

Format

Bold

header and footer

bullets and numbering

underline and italics

spell and grammer check

Underline - A way of changing the appearance of a word to that it has a line underneath it __Like this__ The symbol usually looks like __U__

Free Web 2 Programs

 * Include: Tool name, Web link, What does it do?**

Flickr

Wikispaces

Wikipedia

Google Maps

General Computer words Alphabetic cdrom close click copy cut command database delete digital file find font format graphic icon hardware input interactive Internet keyboard help memory menu modem mouse multimedia network numeric open output paste peripheral printer processing replace save scanner search select software text