TAP> Introduction to Computers
Course Purpose: Provide foundational knowledge and practical skills necessary for everyday use of computers and common software applications. What you’ll learn “This course explains what a computer is and what it does, looking at the different elements of a computer, …
Course Purpose:
Provide foundational knowledge and practical skills necessary for everyday use of computers and common software applications.
What you’ll learn
“This course explains what a computer is and what it does, looking at the different elements of a computer, including the hardware and software components. You will learn the basic functions of a computer, how to hold and operate a mouse and a keyboard, how to open and close programs and documents, and many more exciting features”
Duration: 1 Day
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- 6 Sections
- 33 Lessons
- 1 Day
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- Unit 1: Introduction to computersIntroduction to computers4
- Unit 2: Input devicesInput Devices4
- Unit 3: Output devicesOutput Devices2
- Unit 4: SoftwareSoftware8
- Unit 5: Internet and networksInternet and Networks11
- 0.0Introduction
- 0.1The Internet and different networks
- 0.2Network components and signing in
- 0.3Types of telephone network connections
- 0.4The World Wide Web
- 0.5Internet and Web applications
- 0.6Modems, browsers and ISPs
- 0.7Bandwidth
- 0.8Types of Internet access
- 0.9Surfing strategies
- 0.10Benefits and limits of the Internet
- Unit 6: Setting up a computer workstation according to ergonomic and health and safety principlesSetting up a computer workstation according to ergonomic and health and safety principles4
Requirements
- Grade 9
- NQF Level 1 or 2