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

Network and personal Internet security becomes more important as more everyday activities migrate to the Internet. A basic understanding of personal protection on the Internet is vital to having a fulfilling and productive experience.

This presentation is a high level overview of Internet security and some of the tools used.

The PTE Technology Workshops were created to teach students the tools needed to properly find a job using available technology tools. This workshop coveres how to use the basics of Word 2007 to make a resume, how to use various job search sites successfully and how to use Email properly in a job search setting.

This workshop is taught twice a week, 90 minutes per class, for four weeks. The topics include:

Week 1: Using word for Resumes

Week 2: Using the Internet for Job Search 1

• Indeed.com and Search Engines
• Craigslist.org and Internet Safety

Week 3: Email and Email Correspondence

• Email Correspondence
• Email Etiquette and Email Attachments

Week 4: Using the Internet for Job Search 2

• Job Connect and National vs. Local Job Search Sites
• Non-Profit Job Board and using specific job search sites

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:

This 4 session class is for people who are interested in finding and sharing information online. In this class you will search the internet with Google, learn about e-safety, and become familiar with web browsing.

Required Experience: Students must have basic typing skills and be comfortable using the mouse.

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.