Computer & InternetBasic Review Outline

Lesson One

Different kinds of computers?1. Desktop2. Laptop3. Mainframe & Supercomputer

Lesson One

Computers we don’t see, but are all around us.1. Cars2. Airplanes3. Appliances

Lesson One

Things that we don’t think of as computers, but really are…1. Cameras2. Digital media player (mp3 players)3. Cell phones

Lesson One

Definition: A machine that stores and manages information

Examples of computer information: 1. Words2. Music3. Numbers4. Pictures

Lesson Two

Input Devices1. Mouse2. Scanner3. Keyboard4. Webcam5. Microphone

Lesson Two

Output Devices1. Monitor2. Speakers3. Printer4. Earphones/Headphones

Lesson Three

What is the CPU?Where information is sorted, managed & changed.

What is it known as?The “brains” of the computer.

Lesson Three

Examples of storage memory:1. Hard Drive2. Flash Drive3. CDs and DVDs

Lesson Four

Two rules for caring for your monitor1. Don’t Touch2. Don’t clean with chemicals.

Lesson Four

Two rules for caring for the keyboard1. Keep food and snacks away2. Keep liquids away.

Lesson Four

Two rules for caring for the mouse1. Treat gently2. Use on a flat surface.

Lesson Four

Three rules for caring for disks:1. Handle on edges2. Slide around gently in tray to be sure it is laying flat3. Don’t place on things that could scratch it.

Lesson Five

Examples of Operating Systems1. Windows2. Other

Lesson Five

What operating systems do:1. Help computer work with input & output devices2. Help computer work with other software programs.3. help people organize & find files.4. Display icons.

Lesson Five

Three ways to start applications:1. Click program icon on the desktop.2. Click the start button and find the program icon on the list at the left.3. Click the start button and the all programs button to find the program.

Lesson Six

Definition of the InternetMillions of computers connected by a network that allows people around the world to communicate with each other.

Lesson Six

What do browsers do?Connect people to the Internet

Where do browsers take you?An Internet home page

Lesson Six

What do search engines do?Help you find information on the Internet.

Where do they take you? A website that contains the information you’re looking for.

Lesson Six

1. Never give your last name2. Never give your address3. Never give your phone number4. Never tell where you go to school.5. Never email a picture of yourself to someone

you met online.6. Get a parent if someone says something

online that makes you uncomfortable.

• Internet Safety Rules

Lesson Six

7. Never meet an online friend unless a parent comes along.

8. Never give your password to anyone9. Always follow your family’s Internet rules10. Never open an email from someone

you don’t know.11. Never order anything online unless you

have your parents permission.