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Tech Basics Badge

Use the resources below to learn the basic computer skills including using a keyboard, creating and finding files, browsing and searching the Internet, and Internet security and safety.
Instructions
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Using the tutorials below, practice and learn the skills for this badge.
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Resources & Tutorials
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Use these free tutorials and resources to learn basic technology skills.
Completed Resource Instructions
  Computer - GCF Learn Free Complete the Computer Basics, Basic Computer Skills, Mouse Tutorial, and Typing Tutorial sections of this resource.
  Touch Typing Tutorial Test and practice your typing skills using the Touch Typing technique.
  Typing Tutorial and Practice - GCF Learn Free Use this tutorial and practice site to improve your typing skills.
  Internet Basics - GCF Learn Free Follow each step of this tutorial to improve your Internet skills.
  Windows Computers - GCF Learn Free Explore this tutorial to learn how to use a computer with a Microsoft Windows operating system.
  Apple Computers - GCF Learn Free Explore this tutorial to learn how to use an Apple Macintosh computer.
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Find your Digital Resource Specialist or Computer Lab Manager and be prepared to demonstrate the following skills.
Skill Details Approved Notes
Typing Skills Taking this typing test and receive an "Average" score.    
Mouse Navigation Use your mouse to open applications and navigate the menus.    
New Document Create a new document and save it to the Documents folder on the computer.    
Find and Move Files Use the keyboard and mouse to find your saved file. Create a new folder named "Test" and move the file into the new folder.    
Internet Basics Take the Internet Basics quiz and share the results.    
Demonstrate Touch Navigation Using a smart phone or tablet, demonstrate how to open up applications and type using the keyboard on the screen.    
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