Introduction

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Students will learn basic computer skills to assist their English language learning.
The
course consists of an introduction to basic vocabulary and terminology related to
computer and word processing, Microsoft Word, the Internet, web search and
email. Students will also use of different computer language software and programs
to practice English. An attempt will be made to support all students individual
needs.

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES ADDRESSED IN THE FOLLOWING WAYS:

1. Communication Read and listen actively to learn to communicate. Speak and
write effectively for personal, academic, and career purposes.
2. Human Relations Use social interactive skills to work in groups effectively.
Recognize the diversity of cultural influences and values.
3. Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Think critically in evaluating information,
solving problems, and making decisions.
4. Technology Select and use appropriate technological tools for personal ,
academic, and career tasks.
5. Be motivated and able to continue learning and adapt to change. Value ones
own skills, abilities, ideas, and art. Take pride in ones work. Manage ones personal
health and safety. Be aware of civic and environmental issues.
6. Access and evaluate information from a variety of sources and contexts,
including technology. Use information to achieve personal, academic, and career
goals, as well as to participate in a democratic society.

Benefits
At the end of the course, students will be able to:
1. Use the basic vocabulary and terminology related to computer and word processing
2. Open, save and format a basic document
3. Type a simple note or a letter using Microsoft Word
4. Perform basic format and editing on a word document
5. Create tables and calendars
6. Use different basic computer language software and programs to practice English skills
and typing skills
7. With assistance, navigate websites to access information and evaluate information
8. Build confidence and skills in using computer technology.

Our Curriculum
 Syllabus for Basic Level Computer Appreciation
Course
1. Introduction to computer
1.1 What is computer?
1. Characteristics of Computers
2. Basic Applications of Computer
1.2 Components of Computer System
1. Central Processing Unit(CPU)
2. VDU, Keyboard and Mouse
3. Other input/output Devices
4. Computer Memory
5. Concepts of Hardware and
Software 1.3 Classifications of computers
1.4 Representation of data/Information concepts
of data processing
1. Definition of Information and data
2. Basic data types
3. Storage of data/Information as files
Tutorial: The student is allowed to enumerate in what ways he can use
the computer for his own purpose/business.
Practical: The student needs to be exposed/shown various components
and supposed how to switch on a computer. This applies to the next few
chapters also.
2. Introduction to Windows
2.1What is an operating system and basics of Windows
2.2 The User Interface
1. Using Mouse and Moving Icons on
the screen
2. The My Computer Icon
3. The Recycle Bin
4. Status Bar, Start and Menu &
Menu-selection
5. Running an Application
6. Windows Explorer Viewing of File,
Folders and Directories
7. Creating and Renaming of files and
folders
8. Opening and closing of different
Windows 2.3 Windows Setting
1. Control Panels
2. Wall paper and Screen Savers
3. Setting the date and Sound
4. Concept of menu Using
Help 2.4 Advanced Windows
1. Using right Button of the Mouse
2. Creating Short cuts
3. Basics of Window Setup
4. Notepad
5. Window Accessories
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Practical: More stress is on practical. Allow the student freely the
computer experience each command rather than explaining in a
theory class.

3. Elements of Word Processing

1. An Introduction to Word Processing

2. Opening Word Processing Package
3. The Menu Bar
4. Using the Help
5. Using the Icons below menu bar
3.2 Opening Documents and Closing documents
1. Opening Documents
2. Save and Save AS
3. Page Setup
4. Printing of Documents
5. Display/Hiding of Paragraph Marks
and

1. Scrolling the Document

2. Scrolling by line/paragraph
3. Fast Scrolling and Moving Pages
3.4 Using a Document/Help Wizard
3.5 Text Creation and Manipulation
1. Paragraph and Tab Setting
2. Text Selection
3. Cut, copy and paste
4. Font and Size selection
5. Bold ,Italic and Underline
6. Alignment of Text: Center, Left,
right and Justify

1. Changing font, Size and Color

2. Paragraph indenting
3. Bullets and Numbering
4. Use of Tab and Tab setting
5. Changing case

1. Opening and closing of Multiple

documents
2. Cut, Copy and Paste across the
documents
3. Saving of Clip boards
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3.6 Table Manipulation
1. Concept of table: Rows Columns and
Cells
2. Draw Table
3. Changing cell Width and Height
4. Alignment of Text in Cell
5. Copying of cell
6. Delete/insertion of row and columns
7. Borders for Table
3.7 Printing
1. Printing
2. Print Preview
3. Print a selected page
4. Spread Sheet
4.1 Elements of Electronics Spread Sheet
1. Application/usage of Electronic
Spread Sheet
2. Opening of Spread Sheet
3. The menu bar
4. Creation of cells and addressing of
cells
5. Cell inputting
4.2 Manipulation of cells
1. Enter texts numbers and dates
2. Creation of tables
3. Cell Height and Widths
4. Copying of cells

1. Using basic functions / formalism a

cell
2. Sum function
3. Average
4. Percentage
5. Other basic functions
5. Computer Communication and Internet
5.1 Basic of Computer networks
1. LAN
2. WAN
5.2 Internet
1. Concept of Internet
2. Application of Internet
5.3 Service on Inter Net
1. WWW and web-sites
2. Electronic mails
3. Communication on Internet
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6. WWW and Web Browsers
6.1 Web Browsing software
1. Internet Explorer
2. Google Chrome
6.2 Surfing the Internet
1. Giving the URL address
2. Search
3. Moving Around in a web-site
4. Printing or saving portion of web
pages
5. Down loading
7.3 Chatting on Internet
7. Email
7.1 Basic of electronic mail
1. What is an Electronic mail
2. Email addressing
3. Mailbox: Inbox and outbox
7.2 Using Emails
1. Viewing an email
2. Sending an Email
3. Saving mails
4. Sending same mail to various
users 7.3 Document handling
1. Sending soft copy as attachment
2. Enclosures to email
3. Sending a Portion of document as
email

8. Making Small Presentations

8.1 Basics
1. Difference between
presentation and document
2. Using Power Point
3. Opening a Power Point Presentation
4. Using Wizard for creating a
presentation 8.2 Creation of Presentation
1. Title
2. Text Creation
3. Fonts and Sizes
4. Bullets and indenting
5. Moving to Next Slide

1. Selection of type of Slides

2. Importing text from word
documents
3. Moving to next Slide
4. The Slide manager
8.3 Providing aesthetics
1. Slide Designs
2. Background and Text colors
3. Making your own slide format
4. Footnotes and slide numbering
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8.4 Slide Manipulation and Slide Show
8.5 Presentation of the Slides
1. Using the Slide Show
2. Printing the Slides and Handouts
3. Slide sorter
4. Title sorter
 Day Hour Activities
1 First -Introduction
-Computer Knowledge Exchange
-Knowledge Level Analysis
Second -Any Fun Activity, e.g. Easy computer related questions and
answers, giving chocolates/ small gifts for correct answers
Third -Outlining general plan, schedules and routine for English
teaching
-Introduction to computer Class-1 (Short and Enjoyable)
-Introduction to windows Class-2
Fourth -Word Processing Class-3
-Spread Sheet Class-4

2 First -Basic Internet -Class 5

-WWW and web browsers-Class 6
Second -Fun activity
-Email Class 7
Third -Presentation slides Class 8 and Fun activities
Fourth -Revision
Computing Teacning Action Plan
Total Days: 2
Total Duration: 4 hours per day
**Class details are available in syllabus
Some glimpses of the past experiences