Course outline:

Month 1: Basic Computer Operations

 

Week 1: Getting Started with Computers

•       Session 1: Introduction to computers, hardware, and software

•       Session 2: Understanding operating systems (Windows, MacOS, Linux)

Week 2: Essential Computer Skills

•       Session 3: Basic keyboard and mouse operations

•       Session 4: File management and organisation

Week 3: Introduction to Word Processing

•       Session 5: Using word processing software (e.g., Microsoft Word, Google Docs)

•       Session 6: Formatting text, paragraphs, and basic document creation

Week 4: Introduction to Internet Basics

•       Session 7: Browsing the web and internet navigation

•       Session 8: Understanding search engines and online safety

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Month 2: Communication and Collaboration Tools

 

Week 1: Email Basics

•       Session 9: Introduction to email and creating an email account

•       Session 10: Composing, sending, and managing emails

Week 2: Introduction to Spreadsheets

•       Session 11: Understanding spreadsheets (Excel, Google Sheets)

•       Session 12: Basic data entry, formatting, and simple calculations

Week 3: Introduction to Presentation Tools

•       Session 13: Creating and editing presentations (PowerPoint, Google Slides)

•       Session 14: Adding content, formatting slides, and delivering presentations

Week 4: Collaboration and Cloud Storage

•       Session 15: Using cloud storage (Google Drive, Dropbox)

•       Session 16: Collaborative tools and sharing documents online

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Month 3: Digital Media and Basic Design

 

Week 1: Introduction to Graphics Editing

•       Session 17: Basics of image editing (Canva, GIMP)

•       Session 18: Editing images, resizing, and basic manipulation

Week 2: Introduction to Multimedia

•       Session 19: Understanding audio and video files

•       Session 20: Basic media player operations and online streaming

Week 3: Introduction to Basic Design Principles

•       Session 21: Understanding design elements and principles

•       Session 22: Applying basic design concepts using software tools

Week 4: Introduction to Social Media

•       Session 23: Exploring social media platforms and their uses

•       Session 24: Social media etiquette and privacy settings

Month 4: Basic IT Troubleshooting and Security

 

Week 1: Computer Maintenance

•       Session 25: Basic troubleshooting techniques and system maintenance

•       Session 26: Installing and uninstalling software

Week 2: Introduction to Cybersecurity

•       Session 27: Understanding online threats and cybersecurity practices

•       Session 28: Creating strong passwords and online security measures

Week 3: Data Backup and Recovery

•       Session 29: Importance of data backup and different backup methods

•       Session 30: Basic data recovery techniques

Week 4: Introduction to Antivirus Software

•       Session 31: Understanding antivirus software and its functionality

•       Session 32: Installing and using antivirus programs effectively

 

Month 5: introduction to basic  Programming Concept

Week 1: scratch

•       Session 33-34: Basic programming concepts using scratch

Week 2-3:Code.org

•       Session 35-36:lesson from Code.org

Week 4:Light Bot and Alice

•       Session 37: Programming Logic from light bot

•       Session 38:Make a game in Alice