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Introduction to Computers

What is a computer?
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A computer is an electronic device that you can use to communicate with others, store data, browse the Internet, and more. Learn about hardware vs. software, the different types of computers, and the parts of a computer in this free, in-depth tutorial. 
GCF TUTORIAL: COMPUTER BASICS
How to use a computer mouse 
Watch the video for a slow and concise tutorial on how how to use the mouse buttons, what they do, and when to click them to communicate with your Chromebook.
Practice: Using your mouse
Click the link below to practice using the mouse to click, hover, double click, scroll, etc.
GCF TUTORIAL: PRACTICE USING YOUR MOUSE
Touchpad Tutorial
Some people prefer to use the built-in touchpad on the Chromebook to control the device. As the name suggests, the touchpad responds to your touch and allows you to scroll, click, zoom, right click, and swipe. 
GOOGLE TUTORIAL: PRACTICE USING YOUR TOUCHPAD
Keyboard features
Watch the video to learn the layout of the Chromebook keyboard. You will learn about Chromebook keyboard shortcuts - such as caps lock, copy and paste, how to take a screen shot, and more.
To practice using keyboard shortcuts, click the links below.
GOOGLE TUTORIAL: KEYBOARD SHORTCUTS
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Typing Practice
There are many resources available online to help you become more efficient at typing. The free tutorial linked below explains the best hand placement for typing and offers several practice exercises for finding keys on the keyboard.
GCF TUTORIAL: TYPING PRACTICE
Additional Typing resources 
Looking for more typing practice? These two websites have lessons and games to help improve your typing proficiency. 
TYPING.COM
NITROTYPE.COM

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