Technology Literacy Collaborative

Created: November 2008       Last Updated: October 2011

Overview: This course is designed to introduce computers at a slow and non-demanding pace so participants can become familiar with computer terms and operation. Welcome to Computers was originally designed with the aging population in mind, but has served well working with adults with disabilities. The course focuses on helping participants get comfortable with computers and introducing them to the information available on the Internet, including the connection to family and friends. This class is easily adaptable for a variety of populations.

Typical Schedule: 4 Sessions – 1.5 Hours Each

Operating System: Windows XP

Session topics include:

• Introduction to the Keyboard and Mouse
• Introduction to Opening Computer Programs
• Introduction to Opening the Internet and Visiting a Web Site
• Introduction to E-mail

A thorough slideshow presentation designed to introduce beginners to the computer: living in the information age, fun facts about computers & internet, basic computer types, hardware, software

Included is PPL's curriculum and instructor manuals for the Computer Basics series. The series runs for 4 days every two weeks. Each day is devoted to a different lessons and they are as follows:

The goal of this curriculum is to teach basic computer skills and introduce the most essential computer software.  Students should also gain skills that will help them adapt to new programs and become independent computer users.

This curriculum was made using Mac Computers.

This worksheet goes best along with a class focused on Beginning Computer and typing skills.  It basically describes the 3 different ways of performing these functions and gives brief explanations of what each function does.  This handout is best used in conjunction with a guided explanation by the teacher, and is handy as a reference for students.