Practice ideas
Small tasks.
Useful questions.
Illustrative activities you can read through to identify what you want to learn. These are not learner projects, completed academy work or a published syllabus.
01 / ORGANISE
Name it.
Save it. Find it.
On a device you own and know how to use, create a practice folder inside Documents. Give a sample document a clear name and save it there.
- Choose a name such as “My practice”.
- Save a sample file with a meaningful title.
- Close the file and locate it again.
What could I ask about?
“What is the difference between a file and a folder?” or “How can I find a document when I forget its name?” If a step is unfamiliar, you can simply ask about it rather than changing settings you do not understand.
02 / WRITE
Turn a thought
into a clear note.
Use a text application already available to you. Write a short heading and three things you would like to understand about computers.
- Give the note a descriptive heading.
- Write one idea on each line.
- Save the note somewhere you can find it.
What could I ask about?
“How do I change the size of text?” or “How do I save and reopen a document?” You do not need to buy or install software to read this example.
03 / UNDERSTAND
Think through
a set of instructions.
Write down the steps for making a cup of tea. Read them in order and notice any missing detail. This is a simple illustration of sequencing, not a programming lesson or qualification.
- List the steps in a logical order.
- Look for a step that assumes prior knowledge.
- Rewrite it so another person can follow it.
What could I ask about?
“How do computers follow instructions?” or “What is the difference between an algorithm and code?” You can include these questions when asking about current learning options.
Your next step
A question is
a good starting point.
You don’t need to have it all worked out. Tell us what you would like to feel more comfortable doing on a computer.
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