Module 1

1. Alpha Tech Program Trainer Kit

2. Program Objectives Remove the fear of the **computer** Simple and fun way to get started with the computer Learn to operate a computer Learn to connect to the Internet Learn to create documents, worksheets, presentations, using the computer Learn to write and send email Learn to remain safe while on internet Learn to use digital multimedia Learn to use some Educational Software

3. Program Outline

4. Module 1: Computer Basics

5. Module 1: Outline

7. Lesson 1: Outline

8. IntroductionToComputers Jargon definition : A computer is a programmable machine that receives input, stores and manipulates data, and provides output in a useful format. (source: wikipedia.com) Simple definition: Machine that performs tasks automatically (source: Dewang sir)

9. Watch Option 1: Video Option 2: Demo

11. Use Create Documents Create Spreadsheets Create Presentations Surf the web Send Email Chat View pictures, music, video Play games

13. Process

14. Output

18. Mouse

19. Camera

21. Central Processing Unit (CPU)

22. Central Processing Unit (CPU) (Front side) CD / DVD Power On / Off USB Microphone Headphone

23. Central Processing Unit (CPU) (Back side) Keyboard Mouse Printer Monitor USB Network Microphone Speaker

24. Central Processing Unit (CPU) (Inside)

26. Output Devices: Monitors Printers Speakers

28. CD / DVD

29. Floppy

31. Steps For Starting A Computer Live demo: Press the power button on CPU Hear: the beep sound See some process happening on the screen See: the three green lights on the keyboard blink See the Windows Operating System loading

32. Steps For Shutting Down A Computer Live demo Click the Start button Click the Turn off option with Power button Switch off the power supply

33. Role Play Steps to start a computer Steps to shutdown a computer

34. Keyboard

35. Types Of Keyboard. Wired (with pins) USB Wireless

36. Keys On Your Keyboard

37. Keys On Your Keyboard Live demo (learners show on their keyboard) Alphanumeric keys: letters, numerals, punctuation marks, and symbols, SHIFT, CAPS LOCK, the TAB key, ENTER, the SPACEBAR, and BACKSPACE Control keys: CTRL, ALT, Windows and ESC. Function keys: F1 to F12 Navigation keys: LEFT, RIGHT, UP, DOWN, HOME, END, PAGE UP, PAGE DOWN, DELETE, and INSERT. Print Screen, Scroll Lock, Pause

38. Keys On Your Keyboard Numeric keypad

39. Quick Quiz

41. Double click

42. Drag

43. Right click

45. Cursor / Entry point

47. Lesson 1: Summary

48. Sort Game Mouse Keyboard Scanner Hard Disk CD-ROM Printer Headphone Monitor Floppy Speaker DVD-ROM Microphone

49. Test

51. Basics Parts Of A Laptop Option 1: Video Option 2: Demo

53. Basics Parts Of A Laptop Monitor Keyboard Speakers Touchpad

54. Basics Parts Of A Laptop Battery Adaptor

55. Using The Touchpad Click Drag Double click Right click

56. Power CD / DVD Speaker - Headphone Card Reader

57. Power Network Mouse Video Microphone and headphone USB Monitor Mouse Printer

58. Alpha Tech Program

59. Recap

61. Lesson 2: Outline

62. Common Computer Terminology What is an operating system? What are programs and data?

65. Game Narrator Actor Enabler (Source: Whose Line is it Anyway)

66. Types Of Network LAN WAN

67. Components Of Network Client Server Communication channel

69. World Wide Web Option 1: Video Option 2: Animation

72. Quiz

73. Summary

74. Alpha Tech Program

75. Recap

76. Lesson 3: Outline

77. Types Of Computers Desktop Laptop Netbook Palmtop Tablet

78. Role Of Memory Temporary Permanent Units: Bit Byte Kb Mb Gb

79. Summary

80. Quiz Question 1 Which of the following features are true of laptops as compared with desktop computers? Select all answers that apply. They generally cost more for similar hardware. They consume less power. They are good travel companions. They are easier to upgrade. Question 2 Which of the following are true statements about RAM? Select all answers that apply. The amount affects the computer’s performance. Its contents are permanent. It has lower data-retrieval speed compared with storage memory. It stores active data and programs.

81. Alpha Tech Program

82. Recap

83. Lesson 4: Outline

84. Functions Of Operating System. Provides a user interface Provides utilities to configure your system Helps manage computer resources Helps secure data by controlling user access to a computer

85. Windows XP Interface Start Menu Taskbar Icons

86. Start Menu Explain each

87. Icons Object Shortcut

88. Taskbar Quick launch Notification Turn off

89. Program Window Title bar Menu bar Toolbar Min Max Close Scroll Resize Taskbar

90. Settings Set time Set date Set desktop wallpaper

91. Files And Folders File types Explorer Create Rename Move Copy Paste Delete Properties Views

92. File Create a document using Microsoft Word New Save as practice file on desktop

93. Folder Open Windows Explorer. In D Drive Create Training folder, open it. Create Materials folder View details of folder Rename Materials folder to Resources Move file from desktop to Resources folder using copy and paste Delete file from desktop

94. Summary How’s how format

96. In D Drive create a folder “Assessment”

97. Create a subfolder “Formative”

98. Copy the document from desktop to this folder

99. Delete the document from desktop

100. Rename the document “Module 1 Lesson 4”