Primary Topseller

TechnoStart

Build essential skills with fun and engaging computer lessons for beginners. Courses for Google Drawings and Windows Paint.

(1 Review)

$49.00 / year

Choose License Type: Contact us for district and school pricing.

Price information is unavailable.

To learn more about TechnoKids Computer Curriculum please contact us.

contact us

Description

Computer Lessons for Beginners

Use the computer lessons for beginners course to introduce essential technology skills. In TechnoStart, students have fun learning computer basics and routines. This introduction provides beginners with basic knowledge including 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.

Back to School Courses for Primary Students Grades 1-3

TechnoStart computer lessons for beginners are a perfect way to start the school year! TechnoStart teaches the basic knowledge, skills, and attitudes for a STEM rich program. Teach the complete project or just pick selected activities to target skills your students need to learn. Jumpstart student technology learning with the necessary foundation for success.

Engaging Art Activities

Students use digital paintings to learn about and demonstrate their understanding of essential concepts. Fun activities include Computer Detective, Do’s and Don’ts Cards, Spy Glass, Missing Keys on the Keyboard, Match Tools, What Is Wrong? and more! Extension activities introduce sign in and out procedures, file organization, and painting techniques.

Teacher Tested Lessons

Used in classrooms internationally, TechnoKids computer curriculum are ready-to-go instructional materials for busy teachers.

Student Centered Computer Lessons for Beginners

Empower young minds with key fundamentals. TechnoStart computer activities for primary students ages 6-8 teach common sense yet critical skills such as computer care, appropriate conduct, and saving and opening saved work.

Additional information

Ages

6, 7, 8, 9

Grades

grade 1, grade 2, grade 3, grade 4

Program

Drawings, Paint

Tech Integration

computer science, visual arts

Tech Skill

computer fundamentals, graphics, word processing

License

Starter, Class, Classrooms

Starter License Includes

online teacher guide, online student workbook, get started, course slides, printable assessment tools, sample files, templates, extension activities, certificates, parent letters

Class License Includes

online teacher guide, getting started tips, course calendar, online student workbook, online assignments, printable assessment tools, online quizzes, student reporting, sample files, extension activities, certificates, parent letters, templates

Classroom License Includes

online teacher guide, getting started tips, course calendar, class management tools, online student workbook, online assignments, printable assessment tools, online quizzes, student reporting, sample files, extension activities, certificates, parent letters, templates

Product Type

Course

Assignment 1 What is a Computer?

Identify devices and describe computer use in daily life.

Assignment 2 About Parts of the Computer

Distinguish computer parts. Solve computer riddles.

Assignment 3 Get to Know the Mouse

Define mouse terminology related to common actions.

Assignment 4 Get to Know Touch Actions

Form a connection between finger movements and computer commands.

Assignment 5 Practice using Mouse or Touch Actions

Play the role of a detective. Find computer parts.

Assignment 6 About Computer Care

Classify a behavior as a do or don't.

Assignment 7 Show Good Behavior

Explore the paint program. Follow computer rules and exhibit appropriate conduct.

Assignment 8 Follow Rules for Printing

Paint a simple picture. Practice printing procedures.

Assignment 9 About the Keyboard

Identify keys on the keyboard such as the SHIFT key, ENTER key, and spacebar.

Assignment 10 Be the Fastest Typist in the World

Draw a text box and type letters. Format the font, font size, font style, and font color.

Assignment 11 Learn to Left and Right Click

Label how to perform left click and right click actions with a mouse or touch device.

Assignment 12 Left and Right Click to Make a Picture

Create artwork using left click and right click actions.

Assignment 13 About Saving your Work

Learn about saving options, naming a file, and avoiding lost work.

Assignment 14 Follow Rules for Saving

Manipulate digital art tools to produce a picture. Save the file.

Assignment 15 Open a Saved File and Make Changes

Open a saved file and make changes to include additional details.

Assignment 16 Earn a Computer Operator License

Rate ability to identify hardware, perform tasks, and show responsible behavior.

Optional Computer Lessons for Beginners

  • Pick the Computer to Do the Job: Connect the task to the correct device.
  • Play Computer Spy Game: Solve riddles to guess the computer part.
  • Label It Input or Output: Circle if a computer part is input or output.
  • Sign In and Sign Out of Devices: Follow proper log in, log off, shut down, or sleep procedures.
  • Sign In and Out of Google Drive: Explore the Google Drive environment. (Google Apps only)
  • Keep Your School Files Safe: Devise a safety plan to protect a school network.
  • Keep Your Files Safe: Understand how to keep a username and password secure.
  • Pick Print Settings: Customize print settings in Paint. (Windows only)
  • Make a Copy to Save Time: Make new pictures based on an original.

Computer Lessons for Beginners

Fun, engaging computer activities for primary students build essential routines and best practices. Designed for beginners, these computer lessons teach about computer parts, mouse and touch actions, keyboarding, and computer care.
  • Identify computer parts and explain their function
  • Understand and follow computer rules
  • Classify computer behavior as a "do" or a "don't"
  • Use mouse or touch actions
  • Operate a computer competently and safely
  • Open and close a program
  • Create using digital tools
  • Type using the keyboard
  • Format the font, font size, font color, and font style
  • Save and print a document

TechnoStart | Computer Lessons for Beginners

Download

Build essential skills with fun and engaging computer lessons for beginners. Projects for Google Docs and Windows.

1 review for TechnoStart

  1. technokids.com

    I love using your TechnoKids curriculum. I teach technology to kindergarten through 5th grade. I have been teaching technology for the past 4 years to students K-5 using your current TechnoKids curriculum.
    Garfield Elementary,Ottawa
    May 22,2015
Add a review

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Our Ed Tech Blog for Teachers

View All

FAQ

Have questions? We’re here to help.

View All FAQ

How long does it take to teach a course?

Every course includes a schedule. It lists the time recommended for each assignment. Typically, it takes between 30-60 minutes to complete an assignment depending on the grade level. Based on this time frame, a typical course takes between 360-600 minutes to complete. This is about 6-8 weeks if your students have computer class twice a week. However, if your students have computer class every day, a course can be completed in about 2-3 weeks.

How do I decide which assignments to teach?

You may not have the time to teach an entire TechnoKids course. The good news is that TechnoKids offers flexibility. Many courses can be shortened by omitting assignments or lengthened by including skill reviews and extension activities. You can easily adapt the course to suit your schedule. Refer to the Ideas for Implementation section in the teacher guide for suggestions.

Does the course integrate into other subjects?

TechnoKids courses are inter-disciplinary. This means the lesson plans blend computing skills with general content areas such as language arts, geography, or business studies. If you do not have a dedicated digital literacy class, refer to the Technology Integration Suggestions section in each teacher guide for ideas on how you can include the course in other subject areas.

Is the course a subscription?

Yes. When you purchase a course, you have access to the instructional materials for 12 months. After that time, should you want to continue, you will need to renew the subscription.

Is the course online?

Yes. You must sign into TechnoHub to access the course content from your bookshelf. The teacher guide and student workbook for a course are available online only. However, resources such as assessment tools, handouts, course slides, templates, and samples are downloadable.