Page 1: Course Cover

Basic Computer Course for Adult Complete Beginners

This lesson is written for adults who are completely new to computers. Use simple demonstrations,
allow learners to practice each task, and encourage questions. Include real-world examples
whenever possible. At the end of the lesson, ask learners to complete a short practical activity to
reinforce learning.
 Page 2: Course Objectives

What learners will achieve by the end of the course.

This lesson is written for adults who are completely new to computers. Use simple demonstrations,
allow learners to practice each task, and encourage questions. Include real-world examples
whenever possible. At the end of the lesson, ask learners to complete a short practical activity to
reinforce learning.
 Page 3: What Is a Computer?

Definition, uses, and examples.

This lesson is written for adults who are completely new to computers. Use simple demonstrations,
allow learners to practice each task, and encourage questions. Include real-world examples
whenever possible. At the end of the lesson, ask learners to complete a short practical activity to
reinforce learning.
 Page 4: Types of Computers

Desktop, laptop, tablet, smartphone.

This lesson is written for adults who are completely new to computers. Use simple demonstrations,
allow learners to practice each task, and encourage questions. Include real-world examples
whenever possible. At the end of the lesson, ask learners to complete a short practical activity to
reinforce learning.
 Page 5: Hardware and Software

Differences and examples.

This lesson is written for adults who are completely new to computers. Use simple demonstrations,
allow learners to practice each task, and encourage questions. Include real-world examples
whenever possible. At the end of the lesson, ask learners to complete a short practical activity to
reinforce learning.
 Page 6: Parts of a Computer

Monitor, keyboard, mouse, system unit.

This lesson is written for adults who are completely new to computers. Use simple demonstrations,
allow learners to practice each task, and encourage questions. Include real-world examples
whenever possible. At the end of the lesson, ask learners to complete a short practical activity to
reinforce learning.
 Page 7: Input Devices

Keyboard, mouse, scanner, microphone.

This lesson is written for adults who are completely new to computers. Use simple demonstrations,
allow learners to practice each task, and encourage questions. Include real-world examples
whenever possible. At the end of the lesson, ask learners to complete a short practical activity to
reinforce learning.
 Page 8: Output Devices

Monitor, printer, speakers, projector.

This lesson is written for adults who are completely new to computers. Use simple demonstrations,
allow learners to practice each task, and encourage questions. Include real-world examples
whenever possible. At the end of the lesson, ask learners to complete a short practical activity to
reinforce learning.
 Page 9: Starting a Computer

Powering on and logging in.

This lesson is written for adults who are completely new to computers. Use simple demonstrations,
allow learners to practice each task, and encourage questions. Include real-world examples
whenever possible. At the end of the lesson, ask learners to complete a short practical activity to
reinforce learning.
 Page 10: Desktop Basics

Icons, taskbar, start menu.

This lesson is written for adults who are completely new to computers. Use simple demonstrations,
allow learners to practice each task, and encourage questions. Include real-world examples
whenever possible. At the end of the lesson, ask learners to complete a short practical activity to
reinforce learning.
 Page 11: Using a Mouse

Clicking, double-clicking, dragging.

This lesson is written for adults who are completely new to computers. Use simple demonstrations,
allow learners to practice each task, and encourage questions. Include real-world examples
whenever possible. At the end of the lesson, ask learners to complete a short practical activity to
reinforce learning.
 Page 12: Using a Keyboard

Keys and typing basics.

This lesson is written for adults who are completely new to computers. Use simple demonstrations,
allow learners to practice each task, and encourage questions. Include real-world examples
whenever possible. At the end of the lesson, ask learners to complete a short practical activity to
reinforce learning.
 Page 13: Common Keyboard Shortcuts

Copy, paste, save, undo.

This lesson is written for adults who are completely new to computers. Use simple demonstrations,
allow learners to practice each task, and encourage questions. Include real-world examples
whenever possible. At the end of the lesson, ask learners to complete a short practical activity to
reinforce learning.
 Page 14: Opening Programs

How to launch applications.

This lesson is written for adults who are completely new to computers. Use simple demonstrations,
allow learners to practice each task, and encourage questions. Include real-world examples
whenever possible. At the end of the lesson, ask learners to complete a short practical activity to
reinforce learning.
 Page 15: Understanding Files

Documents, pictures, videos.

This lesson is written for adults who are completely new to computers. Use simple demonstrations,
allow learners to practice each task, and encourage questions. Include real-world examples
whenever possible. At the end of the lesson, ask learners to complete a short practical activity to
reinforce learning.
 Page 16: Creating Folders

Organizing information.

This lesson is written for adults who are completely new to computers. Use simple demonstrations,
allow learners to practice each task, and encourage questions. Include real-world examples
whenever possible. At the end of the lesson, ask learners to complete a short practical activity to
reinforce learning.
 Page 17: Saving Files

Save and Save As.

This lesson is written for adults who are completely new to computers. Use simple demonstrations,
allow learners to practice each task, and encourage questions. Include real-world examples
whenever possible. At the end of the lesson, ask learners to complete a short practical activity to
reinforce learning.
 Page 18: Managing Files

Copying, moving, deleting.

This lesson is written for adults who are completely new to computers. Use simple demonstrations,
allow learners to practice each task, and encourage questions. Include real-world examples
whenever possible. At the end of the lesson, ask learners to complete a short practical activity to
reinforce learning.
 Page 19: Introduction to Microsoft Word

Creating documents.

This lesson is written for adults who are completely new to computers. Use simple demonstrations,
allow learners to practice each task, and encourage questions. Include real-world examples
whenever possible. At the end of the lesson, ask learners to complete a short practical activity to
reinforce learning.
 Page 20: Formatting Text

Fonts, size, alignment.

This lesson is written for adults who are completely new to computers. Use simple demonstrations,
allow learners to practice each task, and encourage questions. Include real-world examples
whenever possible. At the end of the lesson, ask learners to complete a short practical activity to
reinforce learning.
 Page 21: Printing Documents

Preview and print settings.

This lesson is written for adults who are completely new to computers. Use simple demonstrations,
allow learners to practice each task, and encourage questions. Include real-world examples
whenever possible. At the end of the lesson, ask learners to complete a short practical activity to
reinforce learning.
 Page 22: Introduction to the Internet

What the internet is.

This lesson is written for adults who are completely new to computers. Use simple demonstrations,
allow learners to practice each task, and encourage questions. Include real-world examples
whenever possible. At the end of the lesson, ask learners to complete a short practical activity to
reinforce learning.
 Page 23: Web Browsers

Chrome, Edge, Firefox.

This lesson is written for adults who are completely new to computers. Use simple demonstrations,
allow learners to practice each task, and encourage questions. Include real-world examples
whenever possible. At the end of the lesson, ask learners to complete a short practical activity to
reinforce learning.
 Page 24: Searching the Web

Using search engines effectively.

This lesson is written for adults who are completely new to computers. Use simple demonstrations,
allow learners to practice each task, and encourage questions. Include real-world examples
whenever possible. At the end of the lesson, ask learners to complete a short practical activity to
reinforce learning.
 Page 25: Email Basics

Sending and receiving emails.

This lesson is written for adults who are completely new to computers. Use simple demonstrations,
allow learners to practice each task, and encourage questions. Include real-world examples
whenever possible. At the end of the lesson, ask learners to complete a short practical activity to
reinforce learning.
 Page 26: Internet Safety

Passwords and scams.

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allow learners to practice each task, and encourage questions. Include real-world examples
whenever possible. At the end of the lesson, ask learners to complete a short practical activity to
reinforce learning.
 Page 27: Computer Maintenance

Updates and antivirus basics.

This lesson is written for adults who are completely new to computers. Use simple demonstrations,
allow learners to practice each task, and encourage questions. Include real-world examples
whenever possible. At the end of the lesson, ask learners to complete a short practical activity to
reinforce learning.
 Page 28: Troubleshooting

Common beginner problems.

This lesson is written for adults who are completely new to computers. Use simple demonstrations,
allow learners to practice each task, and encourage questions. Include real-world examples
whenever possible. At the end of the lesson, ask learners to complete a short practical activity to
reinforce learning.
 Page 29: Practical Exercises

Hands-on activities.

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allow learners to practice each task, and encourage questions. Include real-world examples
whenever possible. At the end of the lesson, ask learners to complete a short practical activity to
reinforce learning.
 Page 30: Course Review

Summary and next steps.

This lesson is written for adults who are completely new to computers. Use simple demonstrations,
allow learners to practice each task, and encourage questions. Include real-world examples
whenever possible. At the end of the lesson, ask learners to complete a short practical activity to
reinforce learning.