This page if for YOU if you are just starting to use a computer, laptop or tablet and are a bit scared or confused by it.  Maybe you know a little but want to find out more or improve some of your skills (like typing). This should help you too.

*  denotes websites recommended by Wake Tech Teachers

Starting with the Basics

• North Star Digital Assessment –  assess your skills with  basic computer literacy, Windows / OS , Microsoft Word, Excel,  Powerpoint and more.  It’s a good starting point to find out what you need to learn.
• Computer English  – slideshow  teaching vocabulary for computer related items
• GCF Computer Basics   – Main page to MANY modules on understanding devices and how to use them
• Basic Computer Skills – Tutorial that takes you step by step though the basics
• Beginner’s Guide –  Starting from how to switch on a computer, this PDF guide walks you through how to use your computer , search the internet and  use email
• English For Everyone – Computer Fundamentals  – Scroll down and you will see a series of worksheets to help you with computers, applications and the Internet

Mouse Skills

• How to use a Mouse – GCF module
• Mouse Exercises 1 – Chasing a squirrel will help you learn how to use a mouse.
• Mouse Exercises 2  * –  Simple exercises from SeniorNet for placing, clicking and drag and dropping  with a mouse
• Mouserobics – He’s not Mickey Mouse but this mouse will get you a workout.

Keyboard Information

• Keyboard Information – this video explains different parts of the keyboard and how to use them

Typing Skills

• Typing Tutorial – GCF interactive module on improving your typing skills
• FreeTyping Games * – Use an array of games to make typing practice FUN!
• Learn Typing  *   –  Beginning to Advanced Typing Lessons,  Typing games and tests.
• Peter’s Online Typing Lessons  * – Typing lesson and additional exercises to improve finger / key coordination.
• Typing Web *   – Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced lessons
• FunToType –  Typing games
• Dance Mat Typing – Typing practice wrapped as a game
• Fun Typing Games –  more fun typing games to speed up your typing
• FastFingers – typing practice  -test and improve speed

Even  More!

•  Digital Literacy: A Comprehensive Guide to Modern Education Technology –  provided by the Maryville University this has many more links to Digital Literacy Resources, Apps for Students, and Online Learning Tools & Resources.