Basic Computer Operations

This section will introduce you to the skills necessary to work with a computer and its associated equipment–key skills for successful participation in an online environment. While every computer system is different and every class has different requirements and expectations, the goal of this section is to provide you with an overview of the technical challenges you may encounter taking online courses. This section also contains tips, shortcuts, and links to outside resources that will provide you with additional information to build on and enhance your skills.

To get started, click on one of the tabs to the left. When you are finished with all of the lessons contained in this section, you can move on to the “Basic Computer Functions” module.