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Computer Basics and Digital Skills Guide

The document outlines a comprehensive curriculum for computer education across six classes, covering topics such as the basics of computers, input and output devices, operating systems, and internet safety. Each class builds on the previous one, introducing more advanced concepts like programming, file management, and cybersecurity. The curriculum emphasizes practical skills, good computer habits, and the ethical use of technology.

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Computer Basics and Digital Skills Guide

The document outlines a comprehensive curriculum for computer education across six classes, covering topics such as the basics of computers, input and output devices, operating systems, and internet safety. Each class builds on the previous one, introducing more advanced concepts like programming, file management, and cybersecurity. The curriculum emphasizes practical skills, good computer habits, and the ethical use of technology.

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Class 1 - Introduction to Computers

1. Basics of a Computer
 What is a computer?
 Uses of computers (home, school, shops, etc.)
 Smart machines
2. Parts of a Computer
 Monitor, Keyboard, Mouse, CPU
 Other devices: Printer, Speakers
3. Operating a computer
 Switching on/off
 Using a mouse (click, drag, double-click)
 Simple keyboard usage
4. Fun with Paint
 Drawing and coloring using MS Paint
5. Good Computer Habits
 Sitting posture
 Clean hands
 Screen time awareness

Class 2 - Getting Friendly with Computers


1. Revision of Class 1 topics
2. Input and Output Devices
 Input: Keyboard, Mouse, Scanner
 Output: Monitor, Printer, Speakers
3. More on Keyboard and Mouse
 Typing simple words
 Use of special keys (space bar, enter, shift)
4. Introduction to Word Processing
 Typing, editing, and saving text using Notepad or WordPad
5. Uses of Computers in Daily Life
 Banks, Airports, Hospitals, Education
6. Drawing with Paint
 Using tools like brush, fill, shapes

Class 3 - Exploring Computers Further


1. Types of Computers
 Desktop, Laptop, Tablet
2. Hardware and Software
 Basic understanding
 Examples of each
3. Understanding Windows/Desktop
 Icons, Taskbar, Start Menu
4. Introduction to MS Word
 Creating and formatting simple documents
5. File Management
 Creating folders, saving and opening files
6. Internet Awareness (Introduction)
 What is the Internet?
 Uses of the Internet (supervised)

Class 4 - Smart Users of Technology


1. Evolution of Computers
 Brief history of computers
 Generations of computers (basic overview)
2. More on MS Word
 Formatting text, bullets, numbering, inserting images
3. Introduction to MS PowerPoint
 Creating simple slideshows
4. Tux Paint / Kid-friendly Apps
 Creativity-based tools
5. Introduction to Programming (Basic)
 Using Scratch or Blockly for simple drag-and-drop coding
6. Online Safety Rules
 Netiquette
 Cyber safety basics

Class 5 - The Digital World


1. Computer Networks
 What is a network?
 LAN, WAN (basic)
2. Internet and Its Uses
 Browsing, Email (concept only)
 Using a web browser safely
3. Advanced Word and PowerPoint
 Tables, WordArt, Transitions
4. Scratch Programming
 Creating animations and simple stories
5. File Organization
 Copy-paste, rename, delete files
6. Computer Ethics and Safety
 Copyright
 Safe searching
 Online behaviour

Class 6 - Tech Explorers


1. Computer Components in Depth
 Motherboard, RAM, Hard Disk (overview)
2. Operating Systems
 Windows, Linux, Android (intro)
3. Excel Basics
 Rows, Columns, Cells, Simple Calculations
4. PowerPoint Advanced
 Slide Master, Custom Animations
5. Scratch/Python (Intro)
 Scratch: Loops, Events
 Python: Hello World, Simple math (optional, for higher engagement)
6. Internet Research
 Search engines
 Evaluating websites
 Copyright-free content
7. Cybersecurity
 Passwords, phishing, data protection (basic level)

A software is some command or files that are used to perform certain functions
in a computer provided by the hardware.

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