These lessons are designed as basic training to help learner use computers comfortably and begin to use email, and on-line applications such as the Internet web browsers.

The topics explored are:

•What is computer literacy?

•What is a computer?

Soho’s mission is to empower every person for a good job in Katsina/Nigeria with basic ICT skills.

A team of SOHO Volunteers have identified this programme as an essential first step.

We can’t always place a person in a job, but we can train them to be better able to find a job themselves

About the instructor

SOHOX INSTRUCTORS

SOHO Foundation

SOHOX provides pre-service and in-service teacher training for a group of SOHOX Instructors that can be assigned to their respective courses based on experience and expertise.

Course Curriculum

  • 1

    Welcome Message

    • Dear Learner
  • 2

    Lesson 1: Computer Litracy

    • Learning Objectives

    • Why computer literacy?

    • What is a computer?

    • Hardware

    • Software

    • PDF File on Computer Basics from Microsoft
  • 3

    Lesson 2: Computer Systems

    • Computer Vocabulary

    • Computer Safety
  • 4

    Lesson 3: Introduction to Windows

    • The Windows Desktop

    • Using the Keyboard

    • Starting a Program Step 1-2-3:

    • Windows Actions
  • 5

    Lesson 4: Internet and Email

    • Use the Internet browser

    • Doing a web search

    • Surfing the World Wide Web (WWW)

    • PDF File on Internet from Microsoft
  • 6

    Lesson 5: How to set up an Internet Email Account

    • How to set-up a free email account

    • Composing your first email

    • Receiving Emails
  • 7

    Lesson 6: Microsoft Word

    • Learning Objectives

    • What is MS WORD?

    • Writing a Resume

    • Common ways to list education information

    • Additional References

    • More Tips for Resume Writing

    • PDF File on Productivity Tools from Microsoft

  • 8

    Concluding

    • Review

    • Snap Quiz

    • References