Notes
Slide Show
Outline
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Introduction to Computers
With MS Windows XP
For the UDL Classroom
  • Use & Accessibility
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Agenda
  • Introduction to Hardware
  • Turn On Computers (& Logon)
  • XP Terms to Know
  • Basic Use
  • Creating Organization: Folders & Shortcuts
  • Shortcut Keys (Using Modifier Keys)
  • Practice Exercise
  • Break
  • Introduction to Universal Design for Learning (UDL)
  • Setting up a Windows XP Computer for UDL:
    • User Accounts
    • Accessibility Features for the UDL Classroom
  • Installing / Troubleshooting / Logoff / Shutdown
  • Q & A / Resources / Practice Time


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The Hardware
  • Monitor – Controls
  • Computer
    • Controls for Power, reboot…
    • CPU (Processor – Brains of computer - MHz/GHz )
    • RAM (Memory: Temporary storage - MB)
    • Hard Drive (Storage Space in Gigabytes or GB)
    • Floppy Drive (1.44 MB Megabytes)
    • Connections for Peripherals
      •  USB ( Flashdrives, A/V, storage ), Keyboard, Mouse,
      •  VGA (Monitor), Speakers, Microphone, Printer (DB25) etc…
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Turning On / Logging On
  • Turn On Monitor
  • Turn On Computer
  • If logon screen appears…
    • Enter username & password
    • OR
    • Click on name (listed names) and
    • Possibly enter password here if requested
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Terminology
  • Desktop
  • Taskbar
  • Start Menu – Start Button in bottom left Desktop
  • Window
    • Menu bar ( Pull Down Menus), Border, status bar)
    • Move, Open, Close, Minimize, Re-size
  • My Computer, My Documents
  • Folder (Directories – Filing Cabinet of Folders)
  • Recycle Bin (Throw, Empty, Restore, Properties)
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Terminology
  • Mouse Skills:
    • Click (Select), Right Click (Popup Menu),
    • Point, Click & Drag, Double Click (Open)
  • Programs, Documents
  • Maximize / Restore Button []
  •  Mouse Skills:
  • Minimize Button [ _ ]
  • Taskbar Application
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Desktop
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Start Menu
  • Search
  • Help & Support
  • Run
  • Printer & Faxes
  • Control Panels
  • All Programs
  • My Computer / My Documents
  • Properties – Configure with Right Click
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Mouse Skills
  • Move
  • Click / Select
  • Double Click / Open
  • Right Click
  • Click & Drag
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My Computer Window
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My Documents
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Organizing Hardrive
  • Create Folder
    • Right click on desktop
    • Choose New
    • Choose Folder
    • Type in name and press Enter
  • Create Shortcuts of Applications or Doc’s
    • Right Click & Drag items to folder or desktop
    • Choose “Create Shortcut Here”
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Recycle Bin
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Ways to Exit / Close
  • Alt-F4 Shortcut keys (together)
  • Double Click “Control Menu” (Top Left)
  • Click “Big X” (Close button – top right)
  • File Menu - Exit



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Practice Exercise
  • Create folder on the desktop: name it class
  • Create second folder: named class2
  • Create Shortcut of “My Computer” in Class
  • Move shortcut from Class to Class2
  • Change the active window
  • Delete folders
  • Empty the Recycle Bin
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Keyboard Shortcuts
  • Ctrl + Esc = Windows Key -> Start Menu
  • Alt + Esc = Close application switch to last application that is still active
  • Alt + F4 = Close current application
  • F1 = Help
  • Alt + Tab = switch the active window
  • Enter = Yes, Esc = No
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Break !
  • 10 Minutes:
    • Take Time to Revitalize
      • Stretch
      • Drink – Cafeteria has machines
      • Use Facilities
        • Lady’s on Right
        • Men’s by front door
      • Practice More
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Introduction to “UDL”
Universal Design for Learning
  • CAST believes that “barriers to learning are not, in fact, inherent in the capacities of learners, but instead arise in learners' interactions with inflexible educational goals, materials, methods, and assessments.”
  • Teaching Every Student in the Digital Age, p. vi
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Introduction to UDL
  • “In an educational environment, the teaching, learning and assessment methods  are presented and designed so that all students can access the content because materials and methods are flexible allowing individual learning preferences, strengths and needs to be utilized.”


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Principles of UDL
    • Provide multiple, flexible methods of presentation
    • Provide multiple, flexible methods of expression and apprenticeship
    • Provide multiple, flexible options for engagement

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Building a Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Environment on Windows XP
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User Environment
  • Control Panel – User Accounts
  • Limited or Administrator Account Access
  • Limited Restricts Access
    • Documents Created by User Only
    • Limited changes to system
  • Create different accessible environments
  • Setup for each student allows them their own access without need to change


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Setting Up User Accounts
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Setting Up User Accounts
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Accessibility for UDL in XP
  • Magnifier
  • Narrator
  • On Screen Keyboard
  • Sticky Keys
  • Mouse Keys
  • Keyboard Control
  • Mouse Control
  • Audio / Visual Feedback
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Control Panels
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Control Panels
Classic View
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Controls: Mouse
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Controls: Keyboard
  • Repeat Rate
  • Delay Until Repeat
  • Cursor Flash Rate
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Controls: Display
  • Increase Font Size       Use Large Icons (Effects)
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Controls: Display
  • Change Colors, Font, Font Size for each part of the appearance under the Advanced Button
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Controls: Display
  • Adjust the background
  • screen saver
  • screen resolution
    • (lower number = Bigger items)
  • Color Depth
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Accessibility Controls
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Accessibility Options
Keyboard
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Accessibility Options
Sound
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Accessibility Options
Display
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Accessibility Options
Mouse Keys Settings
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Accessibility Options
General Rules
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Accessibility Options
Magnifier
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Accessibility Options
On-Screen Keyboard
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Accessibility Accessory
Narrator (Talking Interface)
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Accessibility Accessory
 Accessibility Wizard
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Accessibility Accessory
 Accessibility Wizard
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Accessibility Accessory
 Accessibility Wizard
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Accessibility Accessory
 Accessibility Wizard
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Installing Programs, Shortcuts & Troubleshooting
  • Open My Computer, CDROM, Setup.EXE
  • Right Click on Item, Make Shortcut
  • Troubleshooting
    • 3 Finger Salute (Ctrl-Alt-Del) When “Freezes”
      • Launches Task Manager
        • To quit applications
        • To quit processes
        • To Restart Computer

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Shutting Down / Logoff User
  • 3 Steps to Shutting Down Computer
    • Start Menu
    • Click “Turn Off Computer”
    • Click “Turn Off”
    • When Windows is safe to shutoff, turn off power
  • Logging off a user is similar w/out power
    • Start Menu
    • Click “Log Off”
    • Click Switch User or Log off
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Q & A / Practice / Resources
  • Resources: Microsoft.com, TREcenter.org
  • This Presentation – On T.R.E.’s Website
    • Under Professional Development
    • PowerPoint Presentations
    • All Presentations & Formats
      • Windows XP Introduction
  • Books – Such as “Windows for Dummies”
  • Coworkers
  • Kim Mahar (CRB BOCES SPED Support)
    • Call 464-6346 and ask for Kim, Kim@trecenter.org
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      • Jeff Dorr, Technology Coordinator
      • TRE Center