Introduction
Do you own a computer or are you thinking of buying one, but don't know where to start when it comes to getting the hang of it?
This Introduction to Computers course has been specially designed to meet the needs of people who do not feel very comfortable using computers in their daily lives.
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Target Audience and Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for this course; it is designed for anyone interested in learning computer skills, especially complete beginners.
Objectives
The primary goal is to become proficient in using digital technology in everyday life and to understand how computers work, with a hands-on approach to learning Windows 10, email, and the internet.
Duration of the training
It runs for one quarter, with one session per week, for a total of 20 hours.
Course Content
Getting to Know the Work Environment
The computer
- The components of a computer
- Turning a computer on and off
- The Windows Desktop
- The Start menu
- The taskbar
- Icons
- The windows
- Screens, resolution, and pixels
- A good working position
The mouse / trackpad
- Click, double-click, right-click
- Set up a mouse
- Mouse cursors
- Keyboard & Mouse Overview
The keyboard
- Introduction to a Keyboard
- Understanding the layout of a keyboard
- Write and edit a text
- Keyboard shortcuts
Windows
- Windows Recycle Bin
- The personnel file
- The "Computer" / "This PC" icon
- Unit of measurement: Bytes
- Create, delete, or rename a folder
- Create and save a file
- Cut, copy, and paste
- Selecting and copying multiple items
- Drag and drop
- Make sure to back up your data!
Internet
- Explore the Internet
- Web browsers
- Browsing the Internet
- Search engines
- Searching the Internet Effectively
- Explore websites
- Useful web services (service-public.fr, etc.)
Emails
- Create / set up an email address
- Send and receive emails
- Include attachments
- Understanding the "To / Cc / Bcc" fields
- Manage your contact list
