Train the trainer

Basic Computer Skills

The story
of two
friends
There were 2 friends Ramesh and Anil studying in the 8th

Standard when they were introduced to computers.

While Anil was serious in learning computers, Ramesh found

the classes very boring. He would leave the practical

computer class every time for some reason or the other.

Once he was missing his computer class, when Anil told him

that he has to attend the class, to which Ramesh said that

he knows the theory part and that’s enough to pass the

exams. The exams time came and both of them passed.

Anil got 90/100 whereas Ramesh got 50/100.This

continued until they left School and college. Ramesh

showed no interest in learning computers, however Anil

was curious to know everything. After their studies, they

got a job in the same company as sales representatives

and they both were very happy. One day their boss told

him that they have to promote two employees from the

existing team to become assistant managers.

Since their performance as sales representatives was

good both of them got promoted. Both of them were very

happy as they got promoted however after a few months

where Anil was doing very well Ramesh did not know how

to use the computer.

The manager called Ramesh and warned him that his

work were not meeting deadlines and hence he needs to

cope up with the others. Ramesh still could not meet his

deadlines and was

demoted as a sales representative since he was not able to
fulfill his duties as an assistant manager.

He went to Anil , apologized that now he understood the

true value of computers and how he should have followed
his advice before
This was a learning in his life and he learnt from his
mistakes and enrolled in a computer class after office to
learn computers and to succeed in his career.
Give a title to the story ? How was Ramesh different from
Anil?

Do you think only theoretical

Who had a better attitude at
knowledge is enough to succeed in
learning and why?
life?

What did you learn from this story?

 Overview
Basics of computers
Importance of computers

Difference between desktop and laptop

Parts of a computer
The world of internet
How to create an email ID
Social networking
What is a computer?
 What is a computer?

A computer is a general purpose device that can

be programmed to carry out a set of arithmetic or logical

operations.
 Characteristics of Computers

Speed

Accuracy

Versatility

Diligence

Memory

Storage
A computer can work
very fast.

A computer takes only

few seconds for doing
calculations that we
take hours to complete.
The degree of accuracy
of computer is very high and
every calculation is performed with
the same accuracy.
A computer has the capacity to
perform different activities at the
same time.
A computer can work for
hours without creating any error. It
will perform different activities with
the same accuracy and diligence.
A computer has the
power of storing any
amount of
information or data.
Any information can
be stored and
recalled as long as
you require it, for any
numbers of years.
The Computer has an
in-built memory where it
can store a large
amount of data.
Why are Computers important?
 Why are computers important?
Because they are applied

in almost all fields in the

modern world.

Because it is an important

tool to keep data, track

records and doing things

in a less time.
Where are computers important?
Where are computers important?
Communication

Business

Medical Science

Education

Media

Entertainment
 Mobile
Phones

Communication Television and

Radio

Internet
 Reports,
Presentations
etc.

Business Employee
information

Stocks
 Tracking Patient
Info

Medical Science CT Scan, M.R.I.

etc

Surgeries
 Experiments

Education Research

Smart
Classes
 News

Media Radio

Weather
Forecasts
 Movies

Entertainment Social
networking

Television
 Why should you learn computers?

• To be aware

• To be competent

• To be successful

• And because it is THE most important thing at workplace

Types of Computers
 Laptops

Computers Desktops

Tablets
Desktop

A desktop computer
is a personal
computer in a form
intended for regular
use at a single
location
Laptop

A laptop is a
portable personal
computer suitable
for mobile use and
can be carried
anywhere
Tablet

A tablet is a
portable computer
with display, circuitry
and battery in a
single unit.
 Difference between a desktop and laptop
Desktop Laptop

• It is a computer which • It is a computer which is a

needs to be kept on a portable device

desk to work • It need not be plugged in

• It needs to be plugged in at all times since it is a

at all times to function battery operated device

 Difference between a desktop and laptop
Desktop Laptop

• It cannot be carried • It can be carried

everywhere everywhere

• It consists of devices like • Components like

a CPU,Monitor,Mouse CPU,Monitor etc. are all

and Keyboard in built

Basics of switching on a computer

• Plug the machine in the electric

socket

• Find the “on” button the C.P.U.

and push it

• The monitor will have a similar

button push that too.

• The system would boot and the desktop would
appear
 Difference parts of computers

Parts of computer

Hardware Software
 Hardware

Monitor

C.P.U

Keyboard
Monitor

A monitor or a display is an

electronic visual display for

computers