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Computer Class

The document outlines an 8-week course designed to teach students computer skills, starting from basic computer knowledge to advanced topics like graphic design and programming. Each week focuses on specific themes such as operating systems, office software, internet usage, and cloud storage, with daily lessons covering essential skills. The course culminates in a final project where students apply what they've learned in a practical presentation.

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Computer Class

The document outlines an 8-week course designed to teach students computer skills, starting from basic computer knowledge to advanced topics like graphic design and programming. Each week focuses on specific themes such as operating systems, office software, internet usage, and cloud storage, with daily lessons covering essential skills. The course culminates in a final project where students apply what they've learned in a practical presentation.

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Week 1: Introduction to Computers (Days 1–5)

Day 1: What is a Computer?

 Definition and types of computers (Desktop, Laptop, Tablet)


 Basic components: CPU, monitor, keyboard, mouse

Day 2: Turning On and Off a Computer

 Powering up and shutting down a computer properly


 Understanding the importance of saving work

Day 3: Understanding the Desktop Environment

 Icons, taskbar, start menu


 Files and folders

Day 4: Keyboard Basics

 Introduction to keys (letters, numbers, special characters)


 Typing practice and shortcuts (e.g., Ctrl+C, Ctrl+V)

Day 5: Mouse Skills

 Clicking, double-clicking, right-clicking, scrolling


 Drag and drop

Week 2: Basic Operations (Days 6–10)

Day 6: Understanding the Operating System

 What is an operating system? (Introduction to Windows)


 Logging in, navigating the desktop

Day 7: Basic Windows Operations

 Opening and closing applications


 Task Manager, minimizing/maximizing windows

Day 8: Introduction to File Management

 Creating, renaming, deleting files and folders


 File extensions (e.g., .docx, .jpg)

Day 9: File Storage and Organization

 Understanding storage locations (e.g., desktop, documents)


 External storage devices (USB drives)
Day 10: Basic Troubleshooting

 What to do if a program freezes


 Restarting and safe shutdowns

Week 3: Introduction to Office Software (Days 11–15)

Day 11: Introduction to Word Processing (Microsoft Word/Google Docs)

 Opening a new document


 Typing, editing text

Day 12: Basic Formatting in Word Processing

 Font styles, sizes, colors, alignment


 Bold, italic, underline, bullet points

Day 13: Saving and Printing Documents

 Save, Save As, file formats (PDF, DOC)


 Connecting to a printer and printing documents

Day 14: Introduction to Spreadsheets (Microsoft Excel/Google Sheets)

 Rows, columns, and cells


 Entering data

Day 15: Basic Calculations in Spreadsheets

 Simple formulas (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)


 Formatting cells

Week 4: Internet and Email (Days 16–20)

Day 16: Introduction to the Internet

 What is the internet?


 Opening a browser (Chrome, Edge)

Day 17: Navigating the Web

 Web addresses (URLs), using search engines


 Safe browsing tips

Day 18: Introduction to Email (Gmail/Outlook)

 Creating an email account


 Sending and receiving emails
Day 19: Attaching Files to Emails

 Uploading and downloading attachments


 Sending pictures and documents

Day 20: Basic Internet Security

 Understanding viruses, phishing, and scams


 Using antivirus software

Week 5: Advanced Office Software (Days 21–25)

Day 21: Advanced Word Processing

 Tables, headers/footers, page breaks

Day 22: Working with Templates in Word Processing

 Using document templates for resumes, letters

Day 23: Advanced Spreadsheets

 Charts and graphs


 Conditional formatting

Day 24: Introduction to Presentations (Microsoft PowerPoint/Google Slides)

 Creating a new presentation


 Adding slides and text

Day 25: Adding Multimedia to Presentations

 Inserting images, videos, and audio


 Transitions and animations

Week 6: File Sharing and Cloud Storage (Days 26–30)

Day 26: Introduction to Cloud Storage

 What is cloud storage (Google Drive, OneDrive)?


 Creating an account and uploading files

Day 27: Sharing Files through Cloud Services

 Sharing documents via Google Drive/OneDrive


 Managing file permissions

Day 28: Collaboration Tools


 Real-time editing in Google Docs and Sheets
 Sharing and collaborating on presentations

Day 29: Backup and Data Recovery

 Importance of backing up data


 Using cloud storage for backup

Day 30: Synchronizing Devices

 Syncing files between computer and mobile devices


 Using cloud storage apps on phones

Week 7: Introduction to Graphic Design and Media


(Days 31–35)

Day 31: Introduction to Basic Graphic Design (Canva/Paint)

 Drawing shapes, adding text, resizing images

Day 32: Working with Images

 Resizing, cropping, and adjusting photos

Day 33: Basic Video Editing

 Introduction to simple video editors (e.g., Windows Video Editor)


 Cutting, adding music, and exporting videos

Day 34: Creating Posters and Flyers

 Designing simple posters using templates

Day 35: Introduction to Social Media (Optional)

 Overview of Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter


 Posting and managing social accounts

Week 8: Basic Programming and Final Projects (Days


36–40)

Day 36: Introduction to Programming (Optional)

 What is coding? Basic concepts


 Introduction to Scratch or simple HTML

Day 37: Hands-on Programming Activity


 Creating simple animations in Scratch or basic HTML web pages

Day 38: Final Project Introduction

 Students choose to create a Word document, presentation, or spreadsheet as a final project

Day 39: Final Project Work

 Students work on their final projects with instructor guidance

Day 40: Project Presentations and Course Review

 Students present their projects to the class


 Final course review and Q&A

This outline is designed to provide a structured yet flexible learning path, allowing
your students to gain confidence with computers from the very basics to more
advanced skills.

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