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General Basic and Key Skills Resources

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# Metric Conversion Chart for some of the numeracy excercises.

# Common Toolbar Icons used by computer programs.

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# Using the computer mouse to interact with the computer. Controlling the cursor. How many buttons? Using the buttons, scroll wheel, etc. Selecting, dragging.

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# Using forms on web pages. (Text areas, drop-down menus, radio buttons, checkboxes etc.) The interactive pages in the members area (and several other pages) use forms to allow you to enter information and store your answers.

This page tells you how to use the different types of form element you may find in any web form, not just those on this site.

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# Computer Control and Function Keys. Common control key combinations and how to use them with an annotated picture of a computer keyboard.

# Using the Internet for research. Advice on using the Internet to research subjects and obtain information. Also links to useful web sites.

# Using images in your work. Advice on using images in your work. Also links to useful web sites.

# Glossary of terms used in basic and key skills training.

# City and Guilds Basic Skills Resources. Click on the 'Download information' link. The site also has ESOL resources.


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