1. Computers for Complete Beginners

2. Course Details Course title: Computers for Complete Beginners Centre: KLC Mondays 2pm-4pm 6 weeks Beginner Level Tutor: Surroje Tel: 0208 428 1182 or 07870 682 165

3. You Introductions 1.Name ?  2.Your previous experience with computers?  3. What do you hope to gain from this course?

4. Learning outcomes At the end of the session you will be able to: Switch a computer on and off correctly Identify parts of a computer

5. Learning outcomes At the end of the session you will be able to: Identify differences between hardware and software Develop your mouse skills

6. monitor mouse keyboard DVD Writer USB Ports systems unit

7. “How to ?” - Computer basics What is a computer system ? Hardware components: - Things you can touch and feel. HARDWARE INPUT PROCESS OUTPUT

8. Software components: - Things you cannot touch and feel. 1. Operating System - DOS: Non-visual, (B & W) - Windows: Visual, Menus, icons, toolbars 2. Application Programs - Programs designed for a purpose e.g. Wordprocessing – Word, WordPro Spreadsheets – Excel, 1-2-3 Web - Internet Explorer, Firefox SOFTWARE What is a computer system ?

9. If you are here early… Do you remember how to change the desktop background? Session 2

10. Learning outcomes At the end of the session you will be able to: Use the calculator Explore the Paint program Use Notepad/WordPad Play Windows games

11. Start Programs Accessories Calculator

12. Calculator Exercise 1. Multiply 28 by 127 28 x 127 = 2. Divide 4561 by 3 4561 / 3 = 3. Subtract 72.96 from 123.1 123.1 – 72.96 = 3556 1520.33 50.14

13. Start Programs Accessories Paint

14. Paint Exercise - Draw a picture of a house

15. Start Programs Accessories WordPad

16. Wordpad Exercise Using the keyboard type some sentences on what you have learnt in this session so far.

17. Start Programs Games Solitaire

18. Learning outcomes At the end of the session you will be able to: Open and close a program Identify keys on the keyboard and their function Save and print a document

19. Learning outcomes At the end of the session you will be able to: Create and delete a folder Use the recycle bin Save a file in a folder Print a file

20. Learning outcomes At the end of the session you will be able to: Add icons to the desktop Change the screensaver Revise mouse and keyboard skills