Computers for Young Learners

Learning computers is not as intimidating as you think. Once you learn the terminology and the lingo associated with computers, it will be a lot easier to understand the computer world.

In this class, you will learn the basic concepts of computers and how they work. We will cover computer terminology and then move on to identifying and defining the key functional components. Binary codes, hardware, software, and data privacy will be introduced.

Topics covered in this class:
1.  Computer Terminology
2.  Functions of a Computer -- Cycle
3.  Characteristics of a Computer  
4.  Types of Computers
5.  Binary Codes -- A look inside how the computer reads data
6.  Hardware -- CPU (what it is and how it is made) 
7.  Motherboard
8.  System Unit
9.  Input, Output, Storage Devices
10.  Data Privacy