SURVIVING
IN WINDOWS 98
Lesson 5 - Desktop Makeovers
Grade Level(s): 9-12+
Subject(s): English
Language Arts
Vocational
Business
Learner Outcomes:
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The students will learn how to manage
the appearance of the desktop.
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The students will learn how to adjust
volume controls for the computer.
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The students will learn how to control
mouse adjustments.
Duration of Lesson: One
50-Minute Class Period
Materials:
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Paper and pen or pencil for notetaking
Technology Tools/Courseware:
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Computer with Windows 98 operating
system and Internet access
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Netscape Communicator
Teacher Notes:
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Students must have a signed Technology
Acceptable Use form on file.
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Make sure students have access to the
Control Panel and volume controls.
Procedures:
1.) Have students
start their computers until the desktop is available.
2.) Have students
access the Internet by clicking on the Netscape Communicator icon.
3.) In the "Location"
box, have students type the URL for The Solution Site http://www.thesolutionsite.com)
and find the unit called Surviving in Windows 98. Then select
"Lesson 5 - Desktop Makeovers."
4.) Have students
follow the instructions and complete the activities in Lesson 5.
Modifications:
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Student IEPs will determine lesson
modifications.
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Advanced students may help students
who are experiencing difficulties.
Enrichment Activities:
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Access the Internet site http://www.winplanet.com/winplanet/tutorials/491/1/
and read the information on changing your display and practice the activity
on your computer. You can also read how to change your background
and screensaver. You can try this, too!
Evaluation/Assessment:
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Successful completion of the lesson
activities.
State and National Standards:
Language Arts - 9.90, 10.81, 11.92, 12.88
Advanced Business Computer Applications - ACA 4, ACA 5, ACA 10
Basic Keyboarding - BKB 1, BKB 6, BKB 20, BKB 21
Business Computer Applications - BCA 2, BCA 4
Business Computer Literacy - BCL 1, BCL 5, BCL 15
Document Processing - DPR 1
Keyboarding and Information Processing - KIP 22, KIP 23
Job/Career Clusters:
Business and Marketing
Engineering and Technical
Fine Arts and Humanities
Health
Human Services
Science and Natural Resources
References:
a) http://www.winplanet.com/winplanet/tutorials/491/1/
b) http://cnets.iste.org
c) http://wvde.state.wv.us/igos
d) http://www.wvtechprep.wvnet.edu
Authors:
PRESTON HIGH SCHOOL
Ed Fortney - efortney@access.k12.wv.us
Phyllis McMillion - phyllismcmillion@hotmail.com
Carolyn Welch - cjcwelch@access.mountain.net
