If you are new to computers, you may be new to using a mouse. The mouse is the device that allows you to navigate around the screen. The mouse probably looks something like what is pictured here.

Thankfully, there are some very good tutorials on the Web! Sample these, and select one to explore in depth.

Soon, you'll be a really confident mouse user!!

• The Beehive -- click on How do I use a mouse?
• Mousercise -- with this tutorial, you actually practice, and learn quite a lot! There's also a version in Spanish: Mousercicio

Sometimes people who are new to computers need to brush up on their keyboarding skills. You can do that right on the Internet! Explore the resources at Learning Keyboarding/Typing.

1. Go to the Cabrillo College Library homepage <http://libwww.cabrillo.edu>
2. Click on Library & Internet Instruction (3rd icon from the bottom, on left)
3. Click on 1. Web Workshops for Fall 2003

Topsy N. Smalley last rev. 10/03/03