21 Things - Basics

Q4 Shortcuts: Vocabulary

1. Basics

Key Vocabulary

Keyboard Homerow: Keyboard homerow is the base position or middle row of alphabetic letters for one's fingers on a keyboard (the base position or middle row of alphabetic letters for one's fingers on a keyboard (a,s,d,f, and h,j,k,l,;) that are taught for keyboarding) that are taught for keyboarding.

OS: OS is an acronym for the Operating System on a computing device (OS) such as Android, Apple's OS X, Google Chrome,  and Microsoft's Windows,

Shortcuts: Shortcuts are keystrokes that command your computer and are a quicker way to move through tasks. There are four common ones Copy, Cut, Paste, and Undo which can save you a lot of time.

Splitting Your Screen: Splitting your screen is a technique that enables a device with a single screen to mimic the effects of having two separate screens. 

Screenshot: A screenshot is an image capture of the entire current display on your computer screen.


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MITECS   Michigan Integrated Technology Competencies for Students

ISTE Standards for Students

1. Empowered Learner
d. Understand the fundamental concepts of technology operations, demonstrate the ability to choose, use and troubleshoot current technologies, are able to transfer their knowledge to explore emerging technologies