Let's Get Smart with Computers!
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(Just a chill guide, no pressure )
Computer Department Objectives
1. Equip students with the computer skills and knowledge needed to be competent individuals in
the information age.
2. Enhance the students’ productivity and creativity through computer technology.
Let’s level up together!
Who's Who in Computers?
• Charles Babbage is known as the Father of Computers. He designed one of the first mechanical
computers back in the 1800s.
• The Macintosh was created by Apple in 1984 — it's still around today as MacBooks and iMacs!
What Even Is a Computer?
A computer is a powerful machine that can:
• Type documents
• Play games
• Watch videos
• Search the internet
• Store tons of info
It has two must-have parts:
Types of Computers
• Desktop Computer – Stays in one place, perfect for home or office desks.
• Laptop – Portable and foldable, great for studying anywhere.
• Tablet – Like a phone but bigger; you can tap and swipe!
• Server – A super-powered computer that sends info to other computers in a network. Like the team
captain!
Let’s Time Travel — History of Computers
1. Ancient times – People used stones, sticks, and bones to count (a prehistoric calculator? )
2. Then came the Abacus – a tool with beads for math wizards of the old days.
3. In 1822, Charles Babbage had the idea to make a machine for solving math — the start of something
big!
4. After 11 years, he improved it into the Analytical Engine, the early concept of a modern computer.
5. Now: We use computers to create, learn, connect, and even play Minecraft!
Techie Terms to Know!
• CRT = Cathode Ray Tube (old-school, boxy monitors and TVs!)
• LCD = Liquid Crystal Display (modern slim screens)
• IBM PC – A popular personal computer in the 1980s
• Macintosh – Apple’s version of the personal computer
Productivity Software — The Work Helpers
Famous Productivity Software:
• LibreOffice (open-source office suite)
• Apache OpenOffice (Writer, Calc, Impress, etc.)
• Adobe System (Photoshop, Acrobat, Illustrator, etc.)
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• G-Suite (Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, etc.)
What’s That Button? – Microsoft Word 2016 Interface
10 Main Parts of the Word 2016 Interface
1. Quick Access Toolbar
o A shortcut area to commonly used
commands like Save, Undo, and Redo. 6. Rulers
o You can customize it by adding more o Help you position and align text,
tools you often use. images, and other elements on your
2. File Name document.
o Shows the name of the document 7. Insertion Point (Cursor)
you're working on. o The blinking line that shows where the
o Example: Document1 (default name). text or image will appear when you
3. Microsoft Account type or insert something.
o Lets you save or upload files online 8. Document Area
through your Microsoft account. o The main white space where you write
4. Ribbon Display Options and Window Buttons and design your content.
o Used to show or hide the ribbon 9. Vertical Scroll Bar
(where all tools are). o Lets you move up and down the
o Also includes buttons to minimize, document to see more pages.
maximize, or close the window. 10. Status Bar
5. Ribbon • Found at the bottom. Shows info like page
o The main toolbar that contains all number, word count, and zoom control.
commands grouped into tabs (like • You can also switch views: Read Mode, Print
Home, Insert, Layout, etc.). Layout, or Web Layout.
TIP ZONE:
Don’t just memorize — try to understand. Computers are like friendly robots here to make your life easier. The more you explore, the better you
get.
You're not just learning computers — you're learning the future.
