Basic computer principles

with Christina Broussali
for beginners 60+
from Wednesday 18 October to 6 December 2023 | 4 - 6 pm | LIBRARY

The classes aim to familiarise beginner users with computers, learn their main functions, safely browse the internet and acquire the knowledge for performing simple tasks following practical steps.

schedule:

Sessions 1 & 2

· Discussion
· Getting to know the computer
· Power on – Power off
· Mouse – Touchpad
· Keyboard
· Main elements of Windows
· Desktop
· Start Menu
· Recycle Bin

Sessions 3 & 4

· Creating folders
· Organising Windows – Folders
· Exploring folders
· Deleting/restoring folders
· Typing text – Saving in a folder
· Opening files on the computer – Browsing files

Sessions 5 & 6

· Internet
· Internet and safety
· Browsers
· Visiting websites
· Website structure
· Navigating around a website

Session 7

· Favourites
· History
· Seeking information
· Storing information
· Printing information

Session 8

· Theory
· Creating an e-mail address
· Main e-mail operations

Christina Brousali

Born in Athens in 1980, she lives in Argos. A graduate of the IT Dept of the Athens Technological Institute, she has also studied Interior Architecture, Decoration & Design at the AKTO School. From 2005 to this day she has been active in teaching IT. She collaborates with FOUGARO ARTCENTER since 2018.