In partnership with GCF Global and GCF LearnFree.org we are happy to bring you the next in our basics series. If you're new to computers or just want to update your skills, you've come to the right place. Earn SACE points with this course now.

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introduction to new thinking as a teacher

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Course curriculum

    1. Getting Started with Your First Computer

    2. How to Use Your Computer's Built-in Help

    3. Undo your mistakes

    4. Understanding file extensions

    5. Downloading and Uploading

    6. Free software

    7. Open source vs. closed source software

    8. Open source vs. closed source software

    9. What is a PDF file?

    1. How to set up a Wi-Fi network

    2. How to update your software

    3. How to customize your desktop background

    4. What to do if your computer gets a virus

    5. How to set up a new printer

    6. How to power cycle a device

    7. Disable applications from running on startup

    8. How to keep an old computer running smoothly

    9. Tips for speeding up your computer

    10. How to defragment your hard drive

    11. Starting a computer in safe mode

    1. Installing software on your Windows PC

    2. Installing software on your Mac

    3. Uninstalling software from your Windows PC

    4. Uninstalling software from your Mac

About this course

  • 24 lessons
  • 0 hours of video content

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Understand the basic skills of using help, undoing mistakes, understanding file extensions.

  • Downloading and uploading free software and knowing the difference between open and closed source software.

  • Setup and maintain your wifi, software and printers.

  • How to clean up your computer.

Certification

You will receive a certificate of completion for the Basic Computer Skills for Teachers. You will receive 5 SACE points.

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