LITERACY OBJECTIVE
- Learners will be able to read the following vocabulary which could appear in written computer
instructions: left button, right button, mouse, point, click, double-click, drag and scroll.
COMPUTER OBJECTIVE
- Learners will gain confidence using a mouse by learning all of the functions of the left mouse
button including: point, click, double-click, drag and scroll.
INTRODUCTION
Introduce the vocabulary related to using a mouse.
PROCEDURE
One fun way to help your learners gain confidence and mouse control is to introduce them to the calculator
program that appears in the Accessories folder on most computers. The calculator is a great tool to teach mouse control
while reinforcing math skills. Solitaire is another interesting way to get learners used to pointing, clicking and dragging.
If you have Internet access, you can try Mouserobics at www.ckls.org/~crippel/computerlab/tutorials/mouse/page1.html.
This site takes the learners step by step through the skills needed for mouse control. Finally, if you have some money for
resources, you can buy software that teaches mouse control along with basic computer skills. Two of our favourites are
Teknimedia’s PC 100 and PC 101. These programs were reviewed in the August/September 2000 issue of CONNECT.
VARIATIONS
For those learners who are creative by nature, try having them use a painting or drawing program. Most
computers come with a basic drawing program that can be found by clicking on Start, Programs, Accessories and then
Paint. Give out a hard copy of a simple labeled diagram you have created and ask them to try to copy it. You should
review the different tools available in the drawing program before they begin.
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