Computer Basics for Teachers

In partnership with GCF Global and GCF LearnFree.org we are happy to bring you a very informative and interactive course on computer basics. 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.

Course curriculum

1. About this course
1. What is a computer?
2. Hardware vs. software
3. What are the different types of computers?
4. PCs and Macs
1. Basic Computer Parts
1. Buttons and Ports on a Computer
1. Inside a Computer
1. What is a laptop computer?
1. What is a mobile device?
1. What is an operating system?
1. What is an application?
2. Desktop applications
3. Mobile apps
1. Setting up a computer
2. Setting up a laptop computer
3. Setting up a desktop computer
1. Getting started with your first computer
1. Getting to know your computer's OS
2. Getting to know the interface
3. All about your computer's file system
4. Opening files and applications
5. Adjusting your computer's settings
6. Shutting down your computer
1. How do I connect to the Internet?
2. Types of Internet service
3. Hardware needed
4. Setting up your Internet connection
1. Getting started with the Internet
1. What is the cloud?
2. Why use the cloud?
3. What is a web app?
1. Keeping your computer physically clean
1. Protecting your computer
2. Other maintenance techniques
1. Creating a safe workspace
1. Troubleshooting
1. How to use your computer's built-in help
1. Learning a new program
1. Bringing your files with you
2. Using a USB drive
3. Saving files to the cloud
1. What are accessibility features?
1. Computer basics quiz

About this course

44 lessons
0 hours of video content

What our teachers think:

Computer basics

Alet Mari Grobbelaar

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Learning Objectives

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

have a fundamental understanding of how to use a computer.
understand the difference between hardware and software.
start and use a computer.
use the internet.
maintain your computer.

Certification

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

Pricing

This course is part of our CPTD Bundle.

In partnership with GCF Global and GCF LearnFree.org we are happy to bring you a very informative and interactive course on computer basics. 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.

Course curriculum

About this course

Lesson 2: What is a computer?

Lesson 3: Basic Parts of a Computer

Lesson 4: Buttons and Ports on a Computer

Lesson 5: Inside a Computer

Lesson 6: Laptop Computers

Lesson 7: Mobile Devices

Lesson 8: Understanding Operating Systems

Lesson 9: Understanding Applications

Lesson 10: Setting Up a Computer

Lesson 11: Getting Started with Your First Computer

Lesson 12: Getting to Know the OS

Lesson 13: Connecting to the Internet

Lesson 14: Getting Started with the Internet

Lesson 15: Understanding the Cloud

Lesson 16: Keeping Your Computer Clean

Lesson 17: Protecting Your Computer

Lesson 18: Creating a Safe Workspace

Lesson 19: Basic Troubleshooting Techniques

Lesson 20: How to Use Your Computer's Built-in Help

Lesson 21: Learning a New Program

Lesson 22: Bringing Your Files with You

Lesson 23: Using Accessibility Features

Computer Basics Quiz

About this course

What our teachers think:

Computer basics

Alet Mari Grobbelaar

Learning Objectives

Certification

Pricing