Summer Digital Bootcamp
1. Introduction to Computers
Basic Components of a Computer:
Lecture 1:
Monitor, Keyboard, Mouse, CPU, Printer, Speakers
Lecture 2:
Understanding the Operating System:
Lecture 3:
What is an OS & Windows?
Introduction to Windows (or macOS, depending on the school's system)
2. Microsoft Office Suite
Microsoft Word
Lecture 1:
Getting Started:
Opening and closing Word
Creating, saving, and opening documents
Basic Editing
Typing and deleting text
Copy, cut, and paste
Lecture 2:
Formatting Text
Changing font type, size, and color
Bold, italic, underline
Text alignment (left, right, center, justify)
Lecture 3:
Inserting Elements
Images, shapes, and tables
Basic Page Layout
Margins, orientation (portrait and landscape)
Page borders and shading
Microsoft Excel
Lecture 1:
Getting Started:
Opening and closing Excel
Creating, saving, and opening spreadsheets
Basic Operations:
Entering data in cells
Copy, cut, and paste
Using the fill handle
Lecture 2:
Simple Formulas:
Addition, subtraction, multiplication, division
Understanding cell references
Lecture 3:
Formatting Cells:
Changing cell colors, borders, and text formatting
Creating Basic Charts:
Introduction to bar charts and pie charts
Microsoft PowerPoint
Lecture 1:
Getting Started:
Opening and closing PowerPoint
Creating, saving, and opening presentations
Lecture 2:
Creating Slides:
Adding new slides
Choosing slide layouts
Inserting Content:
Text boxes, images, shapes
Adding transitions and animations
Lecture 3:
Basic Slide Design:
Choosing themes and background styles
Customizing slide design
3. Computer Shortcut Skills
Lecture 1:
Common Shortcuts:
Copy (Ctrl + C), Cut (Ctrl + X), Paste (Ctrl + V)
Save (Ctrl + S), Print (Ctrl + P)
Undo (Ctrl + Z), Redo (Ctrl + Y)
Select All (Ctrl + A), Find (Ctrl + F)
Lecture 2, 3:
File Management:
Creating folders (Right-click -> New -> Folder)
Renaming files and folders (F2)
Deleting files and folders (Delete, Shift + Delete for permanent delete)
4. Internet and Email Basics
Lecture 1:
Introduction to the Internet:
What is the Internet?
Basic browser navigation (back, forward, refresh)
Lecture 2:
Using Search Engines:
How to use Google (or another search engine)
Understanding search results
Lecture 3:
Email Basics:
Creating an email account (with parental guidance)
Sending and receiving emails
Understanding email etiquette
5. Basic Cybersecurity
Lecture 1:
Understanding Personal Information:
What is personal information?
Why is it important to protect it?
Lecture 2:
Safe Internet Practices:
Recognizing safe vs. unsafe websites
Avoiding sharing personal information online
Lecture 3:
Introduction to Passwords:
Creating strong passwords
Keeping passwords secure
6. Digital Citizenship
Lecture 1:
Respecting Others Online:
Understanding cyberbullying
Practicing kindness and respect online
Lecture 2, 3:
Digital Footprint:
What is a digital footprint?
How online actions can have long-term effects
7. Social Media Marketing
Lecture 1:
Logo Design
Lecture 2:
Social Media Post Design
Lecture 3:
Video Animation Design
Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp & LinkedIn Marketing
8. ChatGPT
Lecture 1, 2, and 3:
Writing an effective prompt for ChatGPT involves clarity, specificity, and context to ensure the model
understands your request and provides a useful response.
Suggested Schedule
Week 1: Introduction to Computers
Week 2: Microsoft Word
Week 3: Microsoft Excel
Week 4: Microsoft PowerPoint
Week 5: Computer Shortcut Skills & Internet and Email Basics
Week 6: Basic Cybersecurity & Digital Citizenship
Week 7: Social Media Marketing
Week 8: ChatGPT
Teaching Methodology
Interactive Lessons:
Hands-on activities
Real-time practice sessions
Quizzes and Assessments:
Regular quizzes to assess understanding
Practical assignments
Projects:
Creating a Word document, an Excel spreadsheet, and a PowerPoint presentation as cumulative
projects
Resources
Computers with Microsoft Office Suite installed
Internet access for research and email practice
Printed handouts and digital resources for reference
This syllabus aims to provide 9th, and 10th grade students with a solid foundation in essential IT
skills, setting them up for future success in the digital world.
