Computer Activities for Beginners

TechnoKids Inc. has just released TechnoStart, a technology project with computer activities for beginners. In this project, primary students have fun learning computer fundamentals. This introduction provides beginners with basic knowledge such as the function of computer hardware, mouse or touch terminology, and computer rules.

Activities encourage students to discover how to create with technology. By making simple paintings they develop essential skills including how to open and close a program, select tools to perform a task, save and print, open a saved file, and type using the keyboard. Upon completion, students receive a Computer Operator License that states they can use the computer competently and safely. Extension activities introduce sign in and out procedures, file organization, and painting techniques.

TechnoStart is a new project by TechnoKids Inc.

PROJECT INCLUDES HELPFUL RESOURCES

TechnoStart includes teacher guide, workbook, resources, digital worksheets, extension activities, reviews, assessment tools, parent letter, certificate, bulletin board materials, and more! Discover how easy it can be to introduce rules and routines, computer basics, and terminology to primary students. The project includes helpful resources, such as:

Computer Detective Activity
Computer Parts Bulletin Board Materials
Do’s and Don’ts Slide Show
Computer Operator License Checklist
Computer Operator License
Mouse and Touch Actions Cards
Sign In Cards

TechnoStart includes helpful resources.

Activities teach essential knowledge and skills to beginners. Your students will:

describe computer use in daily life
explain the function of hardware
comprehend computer terminology
use mouse and touch actions
demonstrate appropriate behavior
open and close a program
select a tool to complete a task
operate a computer competently and safely
create using digital tools
type using the keyboard
print and save a file
open a saved file
sign in or sign out
classify hardware as input or output
customize print settings
create a copy using Save As
organize files using folders

LESSONS FOR PRIMARY STUDENTS

TechnoStart engages young learners. Worksheets and fun painting activities provide a foundation for future learning. Lessons are for Google Apps and Windows users.

Activities are designed specifically for beginners.

LEARN MORE ABOUT TECHNOSTART

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