Computer Basics & Digital Confidence
6 weeks • 6 weeks
A fun, engaging introduction to computers designed for kids. Build digital confidence through hands-on activities, typing practice, MS Office projects, internet safety lessons, and exciting AI explorations.
Weekly Breakdown
Week 1
Computer Basics & Digital Confidence
- Introduction to computers & parts
- Input/Output devices (keyboard, mouse, speakers)
- Operating system basics (desktop, icons, taskbar)
- File management (creating, saving, renaming folders)
- Mouse & keyboard skills (shortcuts, drag & drop)
- Computer hygiene & safety
Mini project: File organization activity
Week 2
Typing Skills & Keyboard Mastery
- Home row keys & finger placement
- Basic typing drills
- Small words to sentences practice
- Speed & accuracy training
- Touch typing with typing tutor software
- Fun typing games (TypingClub, NitroType)
Mini project: Typing competition & speed test
Week 3
MS Office Essentials
- MS Word: Create documents, text formatting, insert images & shapes
- Write a short story in Word
- MS PowerPoint: Creating slides, themes & animations
- Create a 3-slide presentation
- MS Excel: Rows, columns, cells & simple calculations
- Make a small table in Excel
Mini project: Story document, presentation, and data table
Week 4
Internet Basics & Online Safety
- What is the Internet? (browsers & search engines)
- Smart searching with keywords & safe search
- Email basics (creating, sending, receiving, ethics)
- Google Suite (Google Docs & Slides)
- Internet safety (avoiding scams, privacy, strong passwords)
- Fun & useful online tools (Kahoot quizzes)
Mini project: Email creation & internet research activity
Week 5
AI for Kids + Technology Awareness
- What is AI? (simple explanation with examples)
- AI in daily life (YouTube, Siri, Alexa, Google)
- Safe use of AI tools
- Hands-on AI activities (story generator, image creation)
- Introduction to robotics & sensors
- Create a comic using AI
Mini project: AI story or comic creation
Week 6
Skills Practice & Mini Projects
- MS Word mini project (create a simple document)
- PowerPoint mini project (short presentation)
- AI mini project (short AI story or comic)
- Internet research activity (research & write 1 paragraph)
- Typing test & competition (speed/accuracy challenge)
- Certificate ceremony & project presentations
Mini project: Final portfolio: documents, presentations & creative work
Tools
Instructors
Tech Education Team
Kids Computer Instructors
Patient educators specializing in teaching technology to young learners through fun, interactive activities.