Unit 2

Submitted by Joy Olivier on Mon, 2006-09-11 15:14.

Learning outcomes

  • Ability to open applications (OpenOffice Draw and Writer)

  • Practice using the mouse

  • Use menus in Writer to choose font, font size, colour and background

  • Learn how to use a typing tutor

Overview

This unit has three sections:

Section
Key content
Duration
Draw a picture then save and locate the file

Exercise

Open Draw

Create a picture using the mouse

Exercise

Save document in personal folder

Locate the document from the desktop

30 mins

Introduction to basic typing and Writer


Exercise

Keyboard basics, Undo

Exercise

Design a poster using Writer

Introduction to font, font size, colours, background, draw functions, and page preview.

Save in personal folder

Administration

Print documents for learners

2 hours


Introduction to Typing Tutor

Exercise

Open and use a typing tutor and complete typing test

Identify word per minute (wpm) goals by lessons three, six, twelve and sixteen

30 mins

and homework

Requirements

  • Black or white board or large flip chart

  • Printer (preferably colour) and at least two pieces of paper per learner