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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Phone Keyboard Basics & Logging In

Northstar Digital Literacy Assessment

This free assessment can be used to check you 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 you 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
Public Library Association
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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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macOS Basics: Common Computer Tasks

GCFLearnFree.org

Learn how to perform common computer tasks in macOS.

  • Lesson
  • EF.5 Understand My Computer
  • EF.4 Use the Mouse
https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/macosbasics/
https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/macosbasics/common-computer-tasks/1/
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macOS Basics

GCFLearnFree.org

Whether you're using macOS Mojave, High Sierra, Sierra, El Capitan, or Yosemite, you can learn some things from this free macOS Basics tutorial.

  • Course/Tutorial
  • DO.1 Maintain Tech Devices
  • EF.5 Understand My Computer
  • IS.6 Organize Information and Files
  • DO.4 Fix Technical Problems
  • EF.4 Use the Mouse
  • EF.6 Save and Find Documents
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpQQipWcxwt_SeSKzH6kFPAnvDjaAQZ7x&si=6TTHGG17piwtzMcd
https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/macosbasics/
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Mouse Tutorial

GCFLearnFree.org

Use this interactive tutorial to learn how to use a computer mouse.

  • Course/Tutorial
  • EF.4 Use the Mouse
https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/mousetutorial/
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Use the Mouse

Basic Computer Skills MOOC

Practice the following mouse-related tasks: left-click, right-click, double-click, drag-and-drop, drop-down menu, scroll, checkbox, and radio button.

  • eModule
  • EF.4 Use the Mouse
  • EF.5 Understand My Computer
https://www.wisc-online.com/courses/2/computerskills/use-computing-devices/usethemouse
WISC-ONLINE
CC-BY
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Computer Basics: Getting Started with Your First Computer

GCFLearnFree.org

Get started with your first computer.

  • Lesson
  • DO.1 Maintain Tech Devices
  • EF.4 Use the Mouse
  • DO.2 Find Technical Support
  • EF.5 Understand My Computer
  • DO.4 Fix Technical Problems
https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/computerbasics/
https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/computerbasics/getting-started-with-your-first-computer/1/
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Computer Basics: Basic Parts of a Computer

GCFLearnFree.org

Learn the basic parts of a computer, including the monitor, computer case, and keyboard.

  • Lesson
  • Video
  • DO.1 Maintain Tech Devices
  • EF.5 Understand My Computer
  • EF.4 Use the Mouse
https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/computerbasics/
https://youtu.be/mLgTnkw558w
https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/computerbasics/basic-parts-of-a-computer/1/
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Computer Basics

GCFLearnFree.org

Learn how computers work and how to use them.

  • Course/Tutorial
  • DO.1 Maintain Tech Devices
  • EF.5 Understand My Computer
  • DO.2 Find Technical Support
  • EF.4 Use the Mouse
  • DO.3 Keep Devices Safe and Secure
  • EF.1 Use Accessibility Features
  • DO.4 Fix Technical Problems
  • EF.11 Connect to Wifi
  • EF.2 Search the Internet
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4316FC411AD077AA&si=CvmoBwOI1y-YbGyx
https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/computerbasics/
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