Adult Computer Basics Course

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• Select topic Topic 1: Introduction to Basic computer

  Topic 1: Introduction to Basic computer

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  • Why are we here?
  • What is a computer?
  • Why do we use a computer?

  
  

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    This is our course outline to be covered during the entire course of this Basic computer for adult (Part I)

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• Select topic Topic 2: Getting Started

  Topic 2: Getting Started

  • A look inside
  • Terminology
  • Types of computers
  • The parts of a computer
  • The keyboard and mouse

  
  
• Select topic Topic 3: Windows 10 Operating System

  Topic 3: Windows 10 Operating System

  • Desktop
    • Icons
    • Pointer
    • Taskbar
  •  Date and time
  • Background
  • Personalizing the desktop

  
  
• Select topic Topic 4:Characteristics of Computer System

  Topic 4:Characteristics of Computer System

  • 4.1 Detail characteristics of a computer System
    • Parts of a Window
      •  Back/forward buttons
      • search box
      •  toolbar/command bar - menu bar
      • sizing buttons
      •  navigation pane
      • view
      • moving a window
      • snap feature
    • Working with libraries

  
  
• Select topic Topic 5: Computer Software

  Topic 5: Computer Software

  • 5.1 Application Software
  • 5.2 System Software
  • 5.3 Operating System Software

  
  
• Select topic Topic 6: Files and Programs

  Topic 6: Files and Programs

  • 6.1 File Management in a Computer
  • 6.2 Retrieving data from the local computer Memory
  • 6.3 Random Access Memory (RAM)
  • 6.4 Hard disk in the computer
  • 6.5 Processor in the computer System
    • Exploring Microsoft Word
    • Creating documents using word processing software
    • Saving your work
    • Opening files or programs
    • Editing documents
    • Closing a program
    • Help features
• Select topic Topic 7: Creating and Managing Folders

  Topic 7: Creating and Managing Folders

  • Creating folders
  • Moving folders
  • Renaming folders
  • Deleting folders
• Select topic Topic 8: Peripheral Devices

  Topic 8: Peripheral Devices

  • What are peripheral devices?
  • Managing peripheral devices
  • Ports and plugins
• Select topic Topic 9: Internet and Email Basics

  Topic 9: Internet and Email Basics

  • Common terms
  • The world wide web
  • How to access the internet

  • Why use email?
  • Email addresses
  • Email providers
• Select topic Topic 10: Social Media Platforms

  Topic 10: Social Media Platforms

  • How social Media works
  • Creating Online Identity using Social Media
  • Explore Social Media Test
• Select topic Topic 11: Safety, Security and Computer Maintenancee

  Topic 11: Safety, Security and Computer Maintenancee

  • Personal security
  • Malware
  • Cleaning your hardware
  • Disk Clean Up
  • Backups