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Before you get started:
To use the StarOffice 8 Office Suite guides, it is important to have an understanding of the following:
- Computer basics, knowledge of basic components of computers, e.g. monitor, keyboard, CPU, mouse, printer.
SELF TEST: A good test for measuring computer familiarity is to ensure you can turn it on, shut it down and open a few programs; know when to single click and when to double click. If you are able to click around this Sun Foundation website, open and print the first training guide, you are ready.
- Mouse operations, e.g. control and understanding of movement, click, double-click, right-click.
SELF TEST: A good test for measuring mouse fundamentals is to play Solitaire on the computer. Are you able to move the cards from one column to another?
- File naming conventions and file directory structure, e.g. understanding where to find and how to store files, e.g. My Documents
Tools:
The following are the "tools" you will need to use these guides:
- A Computer: Acess to a computer with one of the following operating systems: Solaris OS, Windows, or Linux. You need to have Internet access to download the guides and files from the Resources Folder, but you may then use these guides off-line.
- Sun Microsystems Software: StarOffice 8 Office Suite
- An Internet Browser: The Traveling the Internet guide references the Firefox, Mozilla-based browser. You may safely and securely download FireFox from Mozilla
- Internet Access: The Traveling the Internet guide uses the Mozilla Firefox Web browser as the browser of choice, however, any browser will work. The quality of your computer and your Internet access speed will affect how fast you are able to "travel" on the Internet
- All StarOffice 8 Office Suite Training Guides and associated resources are delivered in Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF). You may open the PDF directly in your browser or save it to your computer. If you do not have the Adobe Acrobat Reader, you can download the latest version available through the Adobe web-site. This is a FREE browser plug-in: download Acrobat Reader 7.0 from Adobe at http://www.adobe.com/acrobat/.
Instructional Methodology:
The StarOffice 8 Office Suite guides are intended to be used as a roadmap for learning about the online digital world and the value of technology for personal life skills. These guides are designed to instruct the user in basic skills while encouraging practice, exploration and the discovery of further uses for technology. It is hoped that through these guides, users will find that technology expands their vision and provides tools for sharing experiences and supporting life goals. If a facilitator is present, their role is shifted from presenting subject matter to promoting conversation with the learners; encouraging them to find personal value in these new skills and to discover new ways to communicate and share with others. Each guide includes possible routes, road blocks and shortcuts in the use of these new skills.
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