African Health OER Network: Fundamental Skills: Introduction to Computers

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Term:
2011
Published:
November 17, 2011
Revised:
June 9, 2015

This HIBB first covers the physical components of a computer and their usage, such as keyboards, monitors, and USB cables. It also includes how to use some of these physical components, such as moving a mouse and how to insert a CD. It then moves on to basic interactions with a computer, including logging in, opening programs, and saving files. 

 

Project: Global Health Informatics Partnership

 

Authors: Callie Archibald and Kristen Zwick

Learning Objectives

At the end of this HIBB, students will be aware of the major physical components of a computer. In addition to this, students will be able to perform some basic functions on the computer, including logging in to the computer, opening programs, saving files.

Health Informatics Building Blocks logo
Term:
2011
Published:
November 17, 2011
Revised:
June 9, 2015

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01: Introduction to Computers - Learning Objectives and Detailed Specifications

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02: Introduction to Computers - Slides

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03: Introduction to Computers - Video (EXE format)

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04: Introduction to Computers - Transcript

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05: Introduction to Computers - Audio Only

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06: Introduction to Computers - Glossary

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