EF.4 Use the Mouse and Keyboard

Basic functionality of mouse and keyboard

In My Life

I can use the shortcut "CTRL+F" to search for keywords in a document or on a webpage.

In My Work

I can "right-click" to pull up a shortcut menu when I'm editing a document at work.

In My Education

I can reposition images on slides I create for school by using the mouse to "drag and drop."

As a Teacher/Trainer

I can click with my mouse and use the "shift" key to select a list of items; I can click with my mouse and use the "ctrl" key to select multiple items in a list.

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Practice: Getting Started with a Computer

AT&T Connected Learning

  • eModule
  • EF.4 Use the Mouse
  • EF.5 Understand My Computer
https://att.digitallearn.org/courses/getting-started-with-a-computer/lessons/practice-24834714-915b-4cc8-b916-cbf56d4f5aa9
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Getting Started on a Computer: The Mouse

AT&T Connected Learning

  • eModule
  • EF.4 Use the Mouse
  • EF.5 Understand My Computer
https://att.digitallearn.org/courses/getting-started-with-a-computer/lessons/the-mouse-att
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Getting Started on a Computer: The Keyboard

AT&T Connected Learning

  • eModule
  • EF.4 Use the Mouse
  • EF.5 Understand My Computer
https://att.digitallearn.org/courses/getting-started-with-a-computer/lessons/the-keyboard-att
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Getting Started on a Computer

AT&T Connected Learning

  • eModule
  • EF.4 Use the Mouse
  • EF.5 Understand My Computer
  • DO.2 Find Technical Support
  • DO.3 Keep Devices Safe and Secure
https://att.digitallearn.org/courses/getting-started-with-a-computer
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Phone Keyboard Basics & Logging In

Northstar Digital Literacy Assessment

This free assessment can be used to check your skills.

  • Quiz/Assessment
  • EF.4 Use the Mouse
  • MO.4 Identify Basic Mobile Features
  • EF.3 Use Basic Browser Tools
  • DO.1 Maintain Tech Devices
  • EF.2 Search the Internet
  • EF.11 Connect to Wifi
  • MO.2 Understand Online Access
  • EF.10 Create Safe Passwords
  • MO.5 Practice Mobile Device Safety
  • CO.8 Use Messaging Tools
  • PS.6 Recognize Online Threats
https://www.digitalliteracyassessment.org/#take-assessment
https://www.digitalliteracyassessment.org/go/?module=29
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Internet Basics

Northstar Digital Literacy Assessment

This free assessment can be used to check your skills.

  • Quiz/Assessment
  • MO.2 Understand Online Access
  • EF.11 Connect to Wifi
  • EF.3 Use Basic Browser Tools
  • IS.3 Evaluate Online Information
  • PS.3 Limit Sharing of Personal Data
  • EF.12 Protect My Privacy on Shared Devices
  • PS.6 Recognize Online Threats
  • DO.3 Keep Devices Safe and Secure
  • EF.4 Use the Mouse
  • IS.5 Use Search Strategies
  • EF.2 Search the Internet
  • EF.5 Understand My Computer
https://www.digitalliteracyassessment.org/#take-assessment
https://www.digitalliteracyassessment.org/go/?module=18
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Basic Computer Skills

Northstar Digital Literacy Assessment

This free assessment can be used to check you skills.

  • Quiz/Assessment
  • EF.1 Use Accessibility Features
  • EF.4 Use the Mouse
  • EF.5 Understand My Computer
  • EF.6 Save and Find Documents
  • EF.11 Connect to Wifi
  • OL.10 Save and Manage Content
https://www.digitalliteracyassessment.org/#take-assessment
https://www.digitalliteracyassessment.org/go/?module=13
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The Mouse

DigitalLearn.org

Learn about the computer mouse and practice using it.

  • eModule
  • EF.4 Use the Mouse
  • EF.5 Understand My Computer
https://www.digitallearn.org/courses/getting-started-on-a-computer
https://www.digitallearn.org/courses/getting-started-on-a-computer/lessons/the-mouse
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Getting Started on a Computer

DigitalLearn.org

Learn about what a computer is and how to use a mouse and keyboard.

  • Course/Tutorial
  • DO.3 Keep Devices Safe and Secure
  • EF.4 Use the Mouse
  • DO.2 Find Technical Support
  • EF.5 Understand My Computer
https://www.digitallearn.org/courses/getting-started-on-a-computer
Public Library Association
CC BY-SA 3.0
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Use the Keyboard

Basic Computer Skills MOOC

Learn how to use functions, shortcuts, and navigation tools on your keyboard.

  • eModule
  • EF.4 Use the Mouse
https://www.wisc-online.com/courses/21/computerskills/use-a-keyboard-effectively/usethekeyboard
WISC-ONLINE
CC-BY
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Practice Keyboarding Mechanics

Basic Computer Skills MOOC

Learn about proper posture and and positioning to avoid stress injuries.

  • eModule
  • EF.4 Use the Mouse
https://www.wisc-online.com/courses/19/computerskills/use-a-keyboard-effectively/practicekeyboardingmechanics
WISC-ONLINE
CC-BY
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Explore the Keyboard

Basic Computer Skills MOOC

Learn about the function, placement, and use of various keys on the keyboard.

  • eModule
  • EF.4 Use the Mouse
https://www.wisc-online.com/courses/18/computerskills/use-a-keyboard-effectively/explorethekeyboard
WISC-ONLINE
CC-BY