Write and Present
Choose an application and write down some instructions for a newbie to start using it.
Don’t forget to mention:
How to start an application
How to create new files and save them
Major functions to perform (operating information within the application)
Present your instructions in class on a computer, trying to teach your group mates to operate the application and answer their possible questions.
Operating Systems (os)
<key words>
shut down
maximize
minimize
icon
button
delete
directories/folders
Explorer
Files
Password
tool bars
cut and paste
GUI
CUI
OS
Warm up
Practice the conversations and reproduce them:
Operating a computer is easy
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− Windows XP is easy to use. Though my friends prefer Vista. − I do too, but, actually, doing things with Mac OS is far more fun. − I bet it is! Can you show me how to find files on your MacBook? In the Windows when in the folder you just need to press Ctrl+F and you’ll see the search dialogue on the left. − It’s a bit different on Mac. Let me show you. Here you can use Spotlight to quickly find files − so fast that your search results start appearing while you're still typing! − Hey, that is easy! And if I need extended search I press Apple key plus F key and it goes! − Yep. Now you choose the settings and then press the Enter button.
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Windows buttons
− Each window has three buttons on the right side of the strip at the top. − What do they do? − The one on the right closes the window, the middle one maximizes, and the one on the left minimizes. − Look, the middle one changed when I clicked on it. − That's right. Now it's called the restore button.
Activity: Windows in Windows
Look at a typical window and fill in the boxes with the corresponding English names:
Extend your knowledge
1. Never turn off a computer without shutting down Windows first. A quick way to get to the Start Menu is by hitting Ctrl + Esc. 2. If an application stops working try holding down the Ctrl, Alt and Delete keys at the same time. This will bring up the Close Program dialogue box and allow you to stop the program that doesn't work. 3. Don’t overload your desktop with folders and shortcuts. Try to keep it as clear and simple as possible. Don’t use wallpapers on your desktop.
5. Try to store important files somewhere different from My Documents folder.
Watch and Write
Record 4a Windows XP Home Edition Presentation (from Microsoft.com)
Watch the presentation, follow the text on the screen and repeat after the speaker. Summarise the information and write down an abstract on the features and the advantages of Windows XP HE.
Activity: practice hot keys
Check what these hot keys stand for: Ctrl+C _____________________ Ctrl+V _____________________ Ctrl+X _____________________ Alt+Tab ____________________ Alt+F4 _____________________ Ctrl+F _____________________ |
Words 4U: Shut down, paste, copy, switch windows, find, cut to clipboard
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Check for some more HKeys in Windows:
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