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There are two training programs from the BBC on the Cambridge Online free access points . They can help you to learn about computers and the internet. There is also an online tutorial available to all.
Computers Don't Bite
Computers Don't Bite starts right at the beginning. It shows you how to use a
mouse and a keyboard, how to create text, and even how to 'drag and drop'.
You will learn what this all means once you have done this program!
Practical exercises help make sense of the new terms. Computers Don't Bite will
not teach you how to use any particular type of computer program (like word processing,
or how to use the internet). It will, however, teach you what you need to know
before you start using such programs.
Webwise
Webwise provides an introduction to the internet. It offers sections on email and 'the web',
with practical exercises. It teaches about the internet using examples drawn from the internet.
Webwise also provides some advice about getting online. This assumes that you have your own
computer and want to use the internet at home.
Using Computers Don't Bite and Webwise at COLC
To close other programs first
Click on  in the top right hand corner of the screen until you see the 'Computers Don't Bite' or 'Webwise' symbols. If you can't see this, press the grey Escape (Esc) key. You will find it in top left-hand corner of keyboard.
To start Computers Don't Bite or Webwise
- Look for 'Computers Don't Bite' or 'Webwise' symbols on the computer screen.
- Use the left-hand mouse button to double-click on the one you want. (To double click, you need to click twice quickly, without moving the mouse at all between clicks. If this is too hard, just click once and then press the Enter key.)
- Wait a few moments while the program you want starts up for you
- press the space bar (or any other key) to start, and use the left-hand mouse button to click on the name of whichever section you want to use.
- Rollow the instructions on the screen.
To close Computers Don't Bite or Webwise
When you have finished using Computers Don't Bite or Webwise, to close it all you need to do is press the grey escape (Esc) key in top left-hand corner of the keyboard.
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