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Computing Basics in Five Days

Five short sessions covering how computers actually work — files, folders, networks and the command line.

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5 Students

6 Lectures

Robert Ransdell

Instructor

What Will You Learn?

Understand how a computer stores and finds files

Explain what a network does

Give a computer instructions directly

Feel ready to start GCSE Computer Science

About This Course

A five-day introduction to what is going on underneath the apps. Students learn how a computer stores and finds things, what a network really is, and how to give a machine instructions directly instead of clicking around.

It is pitched at Key Stage 3 and suits anyone starting GCSE Computer Science who wants the foundations to feel solid first. Each day is a single short session with something to try afterwards.

No prior experience needed, and nothing here can break the family computer.

Requirements

A computer or tablet with an internet connection

No previous experience needed

About twenty minutes at a time, somewhere quiet

Trusted by Schools & Families

Chosen by families and schools who want their children learning with confidence.

FAQ

Check the frequently asked questions about this course.

What is the course level??

This is a course for beginners so you will get familiar with the topic from scratch.

How can I get course updates?

You will receive a notification after each update is released so you can download updated files from the course page.

Is it a supported course?

Yes, you can get in touch with the instructor using the support system.

Robert Ransdell

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10 Courses

8 Students

Robert teaches English literature and language to GCSE in south London, and runs his school's creative writing club. He is happiest prising open a poem with a class until they find something in it nobody expected. His courses cover the set texts properly, but always with an eye on helping students write something they are actually proud of.

Curriculum Overview

This course includes 2 modules, 6 lessons, and 7:30 hours of materials.

Overview

2 Parts | 1:30 Hours

Day 1

In this lesson you will learn what a computer actually is, and how the machine in front of you is organised.

Start Date 4 Oct 2023 | 09:30

Duration 90 Minutes

End of Course Quiz

Validate your Linux skills with this final quiz designed to assess knowledge gained throughout the entire course.

Questions 5

Duration 5 Minutes

Passing Grade 70/100

Total Grade 100

Attempts 0/3

Start learning

4 Parts | 6:00 Hours

Day 2

In this lesson you will learn how a computer stores files and folders, and how to find your way around them.

Start Date 6 Oct 2023 | 09:30

Duration 90 Minutes

Day 3

In this lesson you will learn various commands that can be used to view files as well as how to use the nano text editor.

Start Date 8 Oct 2023 | 11:30

Duration 90 Minutes

Day 4

This lesson covers copying, moving, renaming and deleting files safely — and what really happens when something is deleted.

Start Date 10 Oct 2023 | 15:30

Duration 90 Minutes

Day 5

In this lesson you will learn how to display information about running programs and processes. You will also learn how to control the behavior of processes, including running processes in the background and terminating processes.

Start Date 14 Oct 2023 | 13:30

Duration 90 Minutes

Certificates

1 Parts

Certificate

Quiz Certificate

You will receive this certificate after passing the “End of Course QuizZ” quiz.

Type Quiz Certificate

Passing Grade 70/100

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Jessica B. Gray

13 Jul 2021 23:18

A really clear introduction. My son had never used anything beyond apps and games, and he came away actually understanding how the computer works underneath.