Project Background:
On one hand, children are off school and return to their respective families. Does that mean learning is over? Surely No.
Children returning to their families come with the parents’ concern about how to keep them busy. How to control them every day in the house? What can be the best way to keep them connected with the learning opportunities, mostly those that enable them to gain new skills that prepare them for a bright future?
On the other hand, children are usually interested in learning how to operate the computer by practicing, without any knowledge of the computer system fundamentals. One of the benefits of learning early the structures and functions of the computer system is developing an interest in the computer that can lead in the future of the child’s choice of STEM and Computer Science as a major.
The Altoz Institute’s 2025 Summer Basic Computer Operations Skills Program comes as an adequate response and asset. Parents and children, let us get into it for a bright future. Please, enroll today!
Class Learning Outcomes:
Children attending to and completing the practices as required by the program would be familiar, could gain knowledge, and could develop computer operations skills related to the 4 Areas of Learning and Practices (ALP) below at the end of the program.
Class Learning Objectives:
During those classes, with the active support of the parents, children aged 7 through 12 years will be under control in the houses for 1h30 minutes. Each class hour, they will be learning and practicing online on Zoom the basic computer operations skills as a solid foundation for the STEM classes in the future.
CLASS DATES AND CURRICULUM:
| Weeks | Dates | Days & Times | Zoom Link | Sessions Titles | Topic Numbers | Topics | Skills Acquired |
| 1 | 07/01-06/2025 | Tuesdays, Wednesdays, & Saturdays: 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM Sundays: 17-18:30 PM | TBD Later | Area of Learning and Practice (ALP) 1: Components of a computer/Hardware | 1:0 1:1 1:2 1:3 1:4 1:5 1:6 1:7 1:8 1:9 1:10 | Computer Definition Central unit parts Keyboarding Mouse types and parts Connection cords: power, internet, Ethernet, HDMI Content Display part: Screen Types of computers printer Computer set up/Hardware pieces Assemblage Computer networking (intranet) Test of Knowledge: computer games play. | Know what a computer is.Elements of a central unit.Types, elements, connection, and use.Types, elements, connection, and use.Can describe roles, and useKnow Elements, roles, and connect screen.Know different computers and differences. Know different printers and differences. Be able to assemble a computerKnow/understand how computers are connected cordlesslyEvaluate what students have learnt. |
| 2 | 07/07-13/2025 | Tuesdays, Wednesdays, & Saturdays: 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM Sundays: 17-18:30 PM | TBD Later | Area of Learning and Practice (ALP) 2: Computer Basic Software | 2:0 2:1 2:2 2:3 2:4 2:5 2:6 | Software Term DefinitionOperating System Software: Microsoft Windows and Office, macOS, Linux Microsoft Application Pack: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.Programming Software: Java, Python, Internet Browsers: Google, Chrome, Edge, company websiteTeleconferencing Software: Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google MeetDevice Drivers: for the printer and scannerTest of Knowledge: Games testing knowledge acquired | Knowledge of software and examplesKnow types, roles, similarities, differences Know examples of application, usage, similarities, and differencesKnow importance and examples of programming languages.Know what a browser is, examples, and its use.Know what a teleconference is, examples of tools, and use. Understand what a driver, examples, and use are. Evaluate what students have learnt this week. |
| 3 | 07/14-20/2025 | Tuesdays, Wednesdays, & Saturdays: 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM Sundays: 17-18:30 PM | TBD Later | Area of Learning and Practice (ALP) 3: Basic Functions of a Computer | 3:1 3:2 3:3 3:4 3:5 3:6 3:7 3:8 3:9 3:10 3:11 3:12 3:13 3:14 | Identify the basic function of each piece/part of the computer Identify the basic function of the Internet Connecting the computer to the power source Starting the computer: the start button Installing the operating system, applications, and drivers Computer Environment: the screen display, software location, and usage Input information to the computer: keyboards, mouse, scanners Storage: Saving documents to hard drives, SSDs, and cloud storage Creating and naming file creating and naming a document Exploring the file Exploring the document Executing the instruction received: the processor (CPU), calculation, and execution of programs. Display and transmit the results: via monitor, printer, and speaker. Test of Knowledge: Games testing knowledge acquired | Know the key computer parts and minimum roles of each Know what internet is and its usefulness. Part needed and why power. Know location and use of start button. Understand how to install and why. Know what is seen when the computer is started. Know types of info introduced and how. Know the importance and types of storage. Practice file creation and namingPractice document creation and naming.Know tool use to search and see file saved.Know tool use to search and see documents savedExplore examples of computer instructions and how to send them to the computer.Identify types of results and instruments of results generation.Evaluate what students have learnt this week. |
| 4 | 07/21-27/2025 | Tuesdays, Wednesdays, & Saturdays: 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM Sundays: 17-18:30 PM | TBD Later | Area of Learning and Practice (ALP) 4: Operating Computer Practice, Final Review, and Graduation/Certificate of Completion | 4:0 4:1 4:2 4:3 4:4 4:5 | What is operating a computer? Continue operating the computer Tasks Final Review: computer games, Group competition games AI Tool: description, importance, pros and cons, practice for search Graduation and Digital Delivery of Certificate of Completion (PDF) | Knowledge of needs, how to operate a computer, and examples of operations. Student to describe a task, and operate the computer to complete the task.Final Evaluation of the monthly student skills acquired and program rating by students. Graduation Ceremony and Certificate of Completion Remittance via email. |
GENERAL PROGRAM INFORMATION:
- Children Ages: 7-12 Years old
- Course Materials:
- Full computer with accessories: Central Unit, screen, cords, multifunction printer, earphones, mouse, keyboards, external speakers,…
- Computer Specifications: Basic or minimum specifications required for a working computer.
- Computer connected to the Internet service during the class session
- Zoom Application installed on the computer
- YouTube channel available on the computer
- Google Search, Edge, and Chrome are installed on the computer
- Notebook and pen
- Class Groups/Schedules/Class Sizes/Practice Groups:
- Class Group 1: Weekdays: Tuesday and Wednesday from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM
- Class Group 2: Weekends: Saturday: 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM/ Sunday: 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM
- Class Size: 15 to 20 students
- Practice Groups: (1) Microsoft Group: 7&8 Years Old; (2) IBM Group: 9&10 Years Old; (3) Mac Group: 11&12 Years Old
- Enrollment Period:
- June through July 7, 2025, on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Group size is limited: 15-20
- Enrollment Question: Contact 832 258 1893/ Or email us at: info@altozinstitute.org
- HOW TO ENROLL YOUR CHILD:
- MAKE THE FULL ZELLE PAYMENT USING: info@altozinstitute.org Or 832 258 1893
- TEXT YOUR CHILD’S FULL NAME, AGE (MM/YYYY), AND YOUR EMAIL TO 832 258 1893
- OR ADD YOURSELF HIS/HER INFORMATION TO THE DIGITAL LIST/SPREADSHEET ON GOOGLE DRIVE USING THIS LINK: 2025 ALTOZ SUMMER BASIC COMPUTER CLASS LIST.xlsx – Google Sheets
- Click on this link, change the name displayed, and register the child to the Zoom Application: First Name, Last Name, and email address: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/eo2QXhXETjWhDK8ZFGZ4uA
- Class Start/End:
- Class Start: Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at 11:00 AM
- Class End: Sunday, July 27, at 18:30
- Class Session Length: 1H30 plus 5 min break every 30 min
- Venue: Online on Zoom
- Join the Zoom class with the below ID and Passcode:
- Meeting ID: 837 6694 3764
- Meeting Passcode: 845013
- Before class starts, register in Zoom App here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/eo2QXhXETjWhDK8ZFGZ4uA
- Parent Responsibilities:
- Be at home for the class with the child on the class day because they are minors.
- Have the child be focused and quiet, not distracted.
- Help the child to participate actively in the teaching and practices.
- Pay the child program fee and agree that the child’s disturbing behavior during a class session will result in his/her dismissal from that session after 3 warnings.
- Parent shall log in the child with the child’s full name 15 minutes before the class starts.
- The parent making the payment accepts the program rules, contents, delivery method, price, and discount arrangements.
- Price and Discount:
- 1-2 children: $125 per child
- 3+ children: $115 per child
- Enrollment completed before or latest June 15: $110
- Zelle Pay to: info@altozinstitute.org
- CashApp/Zelle Number: 832 258 1893
- Payment Memo/Text: “2025 Altoz Summer Kids Computer Class”
- The full tuition is required before the beginning of the class on July 1, 2025.
- All payments become final after the first day of the class.
- Fee benefits: access to 8 classes and practices, receive a certificate of completion
Program Contacts: (1) Heribert Zouetchou, PhD, Altoz Institute’s President and CEO: 832 258 1893 (2) Fabrice Tchouba, Valon Consulting: 409 419 8869. Email: info@altozinstitute.org. Office Location: Katy, Texas, USA.
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Altoz Institute IT Department Team