Basic computer principles

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