Q4 Shortcuts: Vocabulary
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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Competencies & Standards
MITECS Michigan Integrated Technology Competencies 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
Websites and Documents
Websites
- 8 Hidden iPad Secrets that will turn you into a Pro
- 10 Great Shortcuts from LifeWire
- Chromebook Support for Multitasking
- How to Split the Screen with a Windows 10 Device
- KidsType BBC Typing Games
- Tap Typing Trainer
- Typing.com
- Typing.com Typing Games
- Typing Club
- Typing Racer
- Typing Test
- Windows 10 Shortcuts
- Word Drop HD
Videos from Outside Sources
- 2 Ways to have a Split Screen on your Chromebook without an Extension YouTube
- How to Use iPad Gestures & Multitasking for IOS12 YouTube
- How to Use Split View on your Mac — Apple Support YouTube
- iPad Gestures to Know YouTube
- iPad 18 Tricks You Didn't Know Existed iPad OS 14 YouTube
21t4s Videos
- 10 Fun and Wacky Shortcuts Video
- Animated Intro Video
- How to Split the Screen on a Chromebook Video
- Split the Screen with a Windows 10 Device Video
- Tech Gymnastics Animated Video
21t4s Documents & Quizzes