beginning for many things‚ including the microprocessor‚ microcomputer‚ and the all so important‚ personal computer. In the early 70’s we already had some types of computers which were developed in previous years. They consisted of a hard drive a type of keyboard and mostly a very small screen. Moving into the 70’s we started developing more useful things like the floppy disk. This made it possible to store information onto a removable disk that could be transferred to other compatible computers. We also
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their interactions with computers easier‚ more productive‚ and less frustrating. Various input devices are available for users with motor disabilities (Harkin 34-75). A keyguard is a metal or plastic plate placed over the keyboard that allows users to rest their hands on the keyboard without accidentally pressing any keys. Small trackballs that the user controls with a thumb or one finger can be attached to a table‚ mounted to a wheelchair‚ or held in the user’s hand. Another option for people with
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Subject Introduction to IT & the Internet Time 10.30am – 12.00 noon Duration 1.5hrs Aim of session To introduce learner to the online course‚ describing what will be covered. Learner to switch laptop on & off independently & practice mouse control & keyboard use. Learning style & any specific needs will be accommodated in the session. Timing Objectives Resources Teacher activities Learner activities Assessment 10.30 10.45 10.55 11.00 11.10 11.20 11.30 11.45
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1. APRON * A protective or decorative garment worn over the front of one ’s clothes‚ either from chest or waist level‚ and tied at the back * An apron is a wooden panel that connects the surface and legs of a table or chair. It is placed at right angles to the underside of a tabletop or seat of a chair‚ and extends between the top of the legs. Aprons are also used on bottoms of cabinets and chests. 2. BLOOMS * A flower‚ esp. one cultivated for its beauty. * A mass of iron‚ steel
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own business because they enjoy creating music and saw the need for music training in downtown Toronto. The music academy would cater specifically to children ages 3-16 specializing in rock music genres preparing them in lessons for “voice‚ guitar‚ keyboard‚ and percussion so they can perform in their own bands”(Schwalbe 469). By offering specialized musical theory lessons to the children (public)‚ the music academy can create a niche market segment and obtain a portion of the current musical retail/lesson
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repeating prompts Scroll Button: To zoom in‚ zoom out and zoom panning Left Button: Pick or point button To specify a point position or location Figure 2. Computer Mouse KEYBOARD CONTROL KEYS Ctrl + A - to turn ON/OFF Group Selection Ctrl + B - to turn ON/OFF Snap Ctrl + C - to copy object to Windows Clip Board Ctrl + D - to turn ON/OFF Coordinates Ctrl + E - to change Isometric Planes Ctrl + F - to turn ON/OFF Osnap
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eighth lesson learned from the Assessment Field Tests is to Deal with Keyboards. Some districts discovered that the use of external keyboards should be left as optional as it should only be used on where it is most comfortable for the user. It is also found that kids requires more experience with keyboarding‚ it’s not just for the purpose of assessment but to build up their skills. The bigger problem found is to get kids used to keyboards. The ninth lesson learned from the Assessment Field Tests is to
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Facebook vs. Twitter Jaimie Mckeen English Comp Linda Gardner 06 November 2012 Jaimie Mckeen English Comp Linda Gardner 06 November 2012 Facebook vs. Twitter In today’s society social networking sites are very popular. It seems that most people have at least one account with a social networking website. Two of the most popular social networking sites are Facebook and Twitter. Social networking sites like these allow people to keep in touch with their friends and family no matter
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Handel’s Messiah – Background information for set work George Frederic Handel‚ considered one of the greatest composers of the baroque period‚ he was born in Halle‚ Germany on February. 23‚ 1685. He died in London on April. 14‚ 1759‚ and was buried in Westminster Abbey. Handel is best known for his English Oratorios‚ particularly the Messiah. Handel was distinguished for his musical ability from his earliest years‚ was sent to Berlin to study when he was 14‚ began his musical career as a performer
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9. This toolbar contains buttons for working with documents such as the Open and Save buttons. Standard Toolbar 10. Click this option at the File drop-down menu to save a previously named document with a new name. Save As 11. Use this keyboard command to move the insertion point to the beginning of the document. Ctrl-Home 12. Click this button to check the spelling in a document. ABC/Grammar Button 13. This feature detects and corrects some typographical errors‚ misspelled
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