What programs to install on a computer for pensioners. Where can a pensioner learn to work on a computer

Today, everyone needs computer literacy. modern man, the computer is used in a variety of areas: education, entertainment, work, communication, etc. In order to master all the wisdom of computer programs, you need initial, basic knowledge. Without them, any user of a personal computer will feel insecure.

Often, people of retirement age are simply afraid of the computer, believing that they cannot master the wisdom of computer literacy. Therefore, when implementing educational program they should be explained that working on a computer is as easy as working with kitchen appliances, which any woman can easily master, or an electric drill, with which every man is on “you”. As soon as a person understands that computer literacy is as accessible for a pensioner as any other undertaking where he has achieved some success, fear will disappear.

Why do pensioners need computer literacy?

Firstly to attach them to a new information field.

Secondly, through the Internet, each pensioner will be able to find new friends for himself, communication with which will fill his life with new meaning, new opportunities.

Thirdly, The Internet makes it possible to find old friends, communication with which was interrupted many years ago.

And, finally, the Internet gives a person the opportunity to realize himself and his abilities in a new way. Free use of the Internet attracts precisely the possibility of realizing creative potential. Thus, computer literacy for pensioners can be the beginning of their new life, perhaps more interesting and fulfilling than in all the past years.

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INFORMATION ABOUT COMPUTER LITERACY TEACHING

The State Regional Autonomous Institution of Social Services for the Population "Polyarninsk Complex Center for Social Services for the Population" informs that since 2014, the institution has organized computer literacy courses for pensioners under the program "Training the Basics of Computer Literacy of Elderly Citizens for 2014-2016".

If you are a pensioner, know that you simply need to learn how to use a computer, master the basics of computer literacy!

Be sure that you are quite capable of learning computer lessons within certain limits!

Having learned how to use a computer, you will be able to use the portal of public services, visit any sites, communicate on forums, in social networks, read and watch the latest world news, listen to Internet radio, find and read books, watch films and paintings by great artists, visit virtual museums of the world!

You will be able to exchange written messages with friends, relatives, children and grandchildren in real time! You will have the opportunity to simultaneously see each other on Skype and have a conversation!

With the help of a computer, you can transfer water meter readings, track the progress of your mail, find out train and plane schedules, book tickets to the theater, a hotel room, a ticket to a sanatorium or rest home, make an appointment with a doctor.

It is impossible to list all the possibilities that a computer presents to the user in everyday life!

The main thing is not to be afraid and master computer literacy step by step!

YOU WILL SUCCEED!

We are waiting for you at the address: Polyarny st. Soviet 1

Information can be obtained by calling 8 (815-51) 71462, 71481

(newspaper "Polyarny Vestnik")

Greetings, dear readers.

If you opened your browser and found this article, you have already taken a big step towards new knowledge and skills. Today I will talk about what computer literacy courses you can take in order to quickly master the basics of working with technology and the most necessary programs.

This material will be useful for older people and all novice personal computer (PC) users. Let's talk about different learning formats and consider several online services. At the end of the article there will be addresses and phone numbers of “live” free courses for the elderly in major cities Russia.

There are several options for learning how to work on a computer from scratch. Consider each of them, highlight the pros and cons.

Gaining knowledge online on special sites

Online learning platforms have a lesson plan on various topics, tests and tasks to test knowledge can be provided, as well as support and answers to questions in the comments to the materials. The main advantages of this approach:

• Do you plan your own study time?
• you can return to the past information at any time and refresh it in your memory;
• you can take only relevant lessons, it is not at all necessary to go through the entire training program from beginning to end.

Now about the disadvantages of the method. Learning online requires discipline and intrinsic motivation. There is no teacher who grades and makes you carefully study the topic. Even with well-established and fairly quick responses to comments, it can be difficult to get a detailed answer to your question.

It is also difficult to master something beyond the given lesson. That is, the site simply may not have the information you need.

In general, this option is quite convenient if you find a good site where the material is presented simply and clearly, and feedback works quickly. Below I will talk about a few successful projects.

Studying in courses in a group or individually with a teacher

In many cities you can find private schools that teach beginners how to work with a computer. You need to come and sign up for a group or individual lessons with a teacher. The advantages of this way of learning:

• the presence of a teacher does not allow you to relax, you have to work at full strength;
• the mentor answers all questions, helps when difficulties arise, all this happens quickly, you do not need to wait for an answer for several hours or days, as is the case with online resources;
• learning in a group additionally stimulates the acquisition of knowledge and skills, helps to cope with shyness and indecision.

The main disadvantage of such lessons is the need to allocate time and adapt to the schedule of the training center. But for older people, this is even a plus. You can take a walk, meet fellow students and communicate, which is also important at an older age. Another drawback is that this is often a paid basis, but there are social projects with free education for pensioners. I will talk about them a little later.

You can also learn how to work at a computer for free if you ask your friend to become a teacher. It is often difficult for older people to find a common language with their grandchildren and children: it is hard to learn from them, there is not enough patience among teachers and students. But you can find a good mentor among friends of grandchildren or children.

Books

A good book can replace online learning and even a teacher. The advantages of this method:

• availability at any time;
• information is always at hand in a convenient format, you can take the textbook in your hands and immediately apply knowledge at the computer;
• you can make notes, bookmarks, take a book with you for a walk, to the clinic, subway, to the beach;
• a fairly detailed disclosure of what online courses may lack.

The disadvantages include the need for discipline and great desire study, as well as the cost of books. good benefits are not cheap. Try asking your acquaintances and friends, perhaps they have such a textbook, and you can study it for free. Another option is to ask children or friends to give you a good allowance.

I like the books in the For Dummies series. They are written in an understandable language and analyze in detail all the actions with examples. In this series there are such textbooks on the basics of computer literacy:

• manual for working with the latest version of the most common today operating system“Windows 10 for dummies”,
• “Internet for dummies”,
• “PC for dummies” and “Computer for dummies”,
• "Laptops for pensioners".

If you are used to learning from books, then this method will help in mastering the computer.

"The ABC of the Internet" - a textbook for pensioners

The resource “azbukainterneta.rf” was created by PJSC “Rostelecom” together with the Pension Fund of Russia specifically for teaching older people, but you can get trained at any age, there are no restrictions on free knowledge. The site provides online lessons, and you can also download a textbook and study without access to the Internet.

The course covers 14 topics:

1. Computer device plain language.
2. Working with files and folders in the Windows operating system.
3. Word text editor for beginners.
4. Basics of working with a browser, access to the Internet.
5. Search for information on the net.
6. Internet security.
7. Creating and using e-mail.
8. Registration and receipt of information on the State Services website “gosuslugi.ru”. Websites of the authorities of Armenia.
9. Sites of federal bodies of Russia. Armenian online social services.
10. Work with the web resource of the pension fund of the Russian Federation.
11. Useful services and purchases on the Internet.
12. Social networks.
13. Installing and using Skype.
14. Job search on the Internet.

In my opinion, this is one of the most successful free courses that teaches you how to use a computer for everyday tasks from the very beginning and without unnecessary information. To start studying the materials, go to the site “azbukainterneta.rf” and click on the “Start classes” button.

If you have been using a computer recently, then start with the very first lesson. At any time, you can open the section that is relevant to you and go through the material on it. To do this, click on the "View Lesson" button.

The information is presented in text form with screenshots. At the end of the material on the topic there are control questions to consolidate the knowledge gained. To return to the section selection, click on the arrow in the browser window.

Another option is to use the menu on the left. To do this, you need to go up to the header of the site.

At any time, you can download the textbook to your device to view the information at a convenient time and print it if necessary.

The only drawback of the “ABC of the Internet” project that I saw was the obsolescence of information. In particular, work with Windows 7 is considered, and now Windows 10 is already most common. Their interface is significantly different.

"Neumeka" - a course for mastering computer programs

1. "Computer for beginners", which includes the basics of working with Windows.
2. “Working on a computer” helps to understand the structure of the device and basic terms, as well as the settings of the operating system at a basic level.
3. "Education computer programs” includes the basics of the most popular programs: Word, Excel, Paint.
4. “Internet for beginners” is needed to master the work with the browser, popular social networks, Skype. The author also paid attention to modern slang in the network.
5. "Email". This block discusses working with such popular email clients as Mail.ru, Gmail, Yandex.Mail.
6. “Master class” allows you to study services and programs in more depth, work with information on the network.

This course is designed for the path from beginner to advanced user, it is more in-depth than the ABC of the Internet. After mastering it, you can find and start earning while at home. But there are no topics related to government services and online shopping.

To start learning, go to the site “neumeka.ru”. There are 3 tabs at the top of the screen:

1. “Computer from scratch” - this includes the first 3 blocks of lessons described above.
2. “Education for the Internet” - here is collected all the information on working with programs and services on the network.
3. “Archive of lessons” is a complete list of materials.

It is convenient for me to watch the topics in this last section. Go to it and click on the title of the lesson you want to learn. Screenshot example.

When you have read the information and want to return to the list of lessons, click on the arrow in the browser window.

The Windows tutorials have screenshots and explanations for latest version programs, materials are constantly updated, the author keeps in touch with his students through comments. The site "neumeka.ru" can be a good helper in mastering the computer and many popular programs and services.

Other Online Resources for Beginners

Computer courses for pensioners "GTsDPO" in Moscow is an effective practical training in working on a computer in small groups, an accessible presentation, a comfortable environment, a friendly atmosphere. After 12 lessons you will be on "YOU" with your computer!

Why are our PC (Computer Literacy for Senior Citizens) courses effective and popular?

• You can choose the schedule of classes that is convenient for you and easily get to our training center from any administrative district of Moscow (VAO, ZAO, YuZAO, YuAO, YuVAO, SVAO, SAO, SZAO). We are just an 8-minute walk from Belorusskaya metro station.
• The cost of the computer courses offered is minimal and affordable for pensioners and the elderly.
• The curriculum covers all the aspects of working with a personal computer and on the Internet that are necessary for a beginner.
• You acquire specific applied knowledge and practical skills without spending time studying abstract theory and immersing yourself in the history of PC creation.
• Each student has the opportunity to receive individual advice.
• The methodology for teaching pensioners how to work with a PC and the simplicity of the presentation of the educational material guarantee the high effectiveness of the courses. All you need is a desire to learn!

Our teacher tells in detail how computer literacy training for the elderly is carried out.

The result of learning to work on a computer at a PC course for pensioners

Having mastered curriculum, you can:

• choose and purchase a personal computer or laptop that suits you without overpaying (if necessary, our teachers will be happy to help you decide on a PC package);
• confidently work on a computer, using all its functionality;
• easy to navigate in the controls of the PC and its desktop;
• independently install programs and useful gadgets (for example, "Weather" or "Clock");
• perform operations on files and folders;
• work with documents in Microsoft Office Word and print them;
• find on the internet necessary information and save it on your computer (from plain text to e-books and movies), communicate in social networks, make purchases and pay utility bills;
• use all the benefits of free Internet telephony (talk with friends and family on Skype).

And this is not a complete list of opportunities that our computer courses for pensioners.

Do you want a personal computer to become your friend and reliable assistant, opening up wide horizons for communication and self-realization? Forget about your age, we are waiting for you in the classroom and wish you success in mastering the PC!

Sign up for the Computer Literacy Course in Moscow right now!

Course Curriculum

Module1. Main characteristics of the computer

1. Introduction. The concept, characteristics of a personal computer.

The concept of the operating system. Program types.

Turning the computer on and off.

Launch notepad program.

Working with the window (moving, resizing, closing, minimizing).

2. Keyboard.

Turn the small numeric keypad on or off.

Switching between languages.

Printing punctuation marks, symbols, letters.

Printing in upper and lower case.

Save text to desktop.

Practical work.

Module 2. Basic skills in the programWindows

Concept of file and folder.

Folder and file naming rules.

Desktop concept.

Work with a folder on the desktop (create, rename, open, delete).

Create a file in a folder on your desktop.

Information carriers.

Practical work.

Module 3 WordPad text editor

1. Getting started in a text editor.

Launching the Word Pad program.

The structure of the program window.

Customizing the program window (calling the tape and scaling).

2. Working with a document file.

Saving (new document, changes).

Closing the document.

Opening a document.

Create a new document.

3. Working with text.

Typing.

Highlighting text elements.

Align or move text.

Changing text parameters (font size, color, style, font).

Practical work.

Module 4

1. Working with paragraphs

Rules for printing paragraphs.

Paragraph formatting.

Work with paragraphs (red lines, spacing between lines and paragraphs, text alignment).

Text editing (creating an empty line, deleting an empty line, splitting a line into two, joining 2 lines into one).

An example of a letter.

1. Working with a flash card.

Information contained on a flash card and ways to open a document located on a flash card.

Ways to disable a flash card.

Practical work.

Module 5 Work with text

1. Text Formatting

Error correction.

Creation of lists (bulleted, numbered).

Superscripts and subscripts (superscript and subscript characters).

Copying and moving text.

Page settings.

Automatic page numbering in a document.

Preparing for printing and printing a document.

2. Work in the Windows program.

Placing a photo as a desktop background.

Customizing the screensaver program.

Practical work.

Module 6

1. Work in the Windows program.

Mouse speed setting.

Setting the date and time.

1. Work in the program "Explorer".

Program launch.

Folder structure of the operating system.

View photos, videos.

Sound file management.

Working with folders

Ways to move and copy files and folders.

Removing and restoring information.

Change the appearance of file and folder icons.

Organizing information.

Practical work.

Module 7. Working on the Internet. Browsers.

1. The concept of a browser. Overview of browsers.

Connecting a computer to the Internet.

Installing a browser program on a computer.

1. Create a mailbox.

Mail login.

Practical work.

Module 8 Internet work. Working with letters

1. Formation of letters. Attaching files to emails.

Receiving letters.

Create a response to a received email.

Saving contacts.

Deleting a single letter and a group of letters.

Exit mailbox.

2. Rules for downloading books on the Internet.

Practical work.

Module 9 Skype program (skype)

1. Learning the rules for using the Skype program (Skype).

Ways to install the program on a computer.

Program use rules.

Basic program settings.

Search for a person in the program and add to your list.

The operation of a call (call) in the program.

2. Studying the terms of use of the YouTube site.

Terms of use of the YouTube site for watching movies, receiving video information.

Practical work.

Module 10. WebsiteYouTube.

1. Rules for downloading video materials from YouTube

2. Using maps in Yandex.

Finding the location of an object by address.

How to build a route.

3. Search for goods and purchase on the Internet.

Search for goods on the Internet, compare prices.

Purchase and registration of goods in online stores.

Module 11 Finding and saving information on the Internet. Registration on the portal of public services of the Russian Federation

Search for information.

Saving a site page.

Saving graphic information.

Saving text information.

Practical work.

Module 12. Registration on the portal of public services of the Russian Federation and work on the site. Social networks.

Registration on the website of public services of the Russian Federation, entrance to the website of public services of R.F. and the use of its resources (formation of a payment document, entering readings from water meters and electricity meters and making payments).

Practical work.

Final examination.

At present, an electronic form of communication between the authorities and citizens is being widely introduced in Russia. The country is large, there are many regions, among them there are those in which the level of computerization is quite high, but there are many others where it is more difficult to deal with these issues. It is in them that computer courses for pensioners are now becoming so popular, which, moreover, can be taken absolutely free of charge.

The state is implementing a strategy for the development of the information technology industry, and increasing the literacy of the population in this area is one of its main tasks. They are trying to attract citizens to the Internet, to communicate with relatives and friends with its help; to the use of e-mail, various editors.

The ability of citizens to communicate with government agencies without leaving home, through your home computer. Such communication is characterized by accuracy, increased efficiency and convenience.

The only thing is that a person learns how to deal competently with a laptop and other modern means communications. And for pensioners, this is just an urgent need, because it makes life much easier.

Especially to improve the level of computer literacy of the population, including pensioners, the Russian version of the international program was involved e-citizen, that is, "Electronic Citizen".

This program was immediately transferred to the regional authorities in order to organize its launch on the ground, to find funds and opportunities for training teachers, equipment, classrooms and other things.

The project proposes to teach citizens, including the elderly and the disabled, how to use a computer, and they are not charged for this. Pensioners get access to modern equipment and information technology learn the necessary skills to use them.

This gives them the opportunity to feel at a decent level among other citizens, increases their mobility, makes them more free and confident. So there is a direct reason to learn.

In addition, in each city there are, in which computer literacy classes can also be held, for example, in the city library.

The website of each city has information about the regional program "Electronic Citizen". This is, first of all, a phone number, by calling which you can find out whether your application for attending courses will be accepted immediately, or you will have to wait.

Those who wish to apply for participation in the program in advance, groups are formed according to them and classes are planned.

The official website of the Ministry of Transport and Communications has a complete list settlements in which such free computer courses function.

In the Sverdlovsk region, for example, there are more than 50 centers in various municipalities including all major cities in the region. The same is observed in other subjects of the Russian Federation, and it all depends on how successful things are with financing the needs of the population in a particular region.

In Moscow and St. Petersburg, for example, such courses are more numerous, their programs are wider and cover a wider range of topics.

How is the training going and what will the elderly person be taught?

The educational course within the framework of the "Electronic Citizen" program takes place in full-time. Classes are held in specially equipped classrooms, At least 40 hours are allocated for the entire course.

The course is designed in such a way as to take into account the peculiarities of the age and mentality of pensioners, and at the same time provide them with the necessary knowledge and skills regarding the use of Internet resources.

A specialist who is fluent in the subject will always find a way to convey it to the audience in an extremely understandable and interesting way.
Such specialists, tutors, are specially trained. These are certified teachers who carry out individual approach to each of his subordinates.
In such a favorable environment, pensioners are introduced to what can be most useful to them, namely:

• work with popular office applications, the most convenient and understandable;
• searching the Internet for the necessary information using various search engines;
• use of e-mail;
• working with Skype, setting it up for yourself and using it;
• making purchases over the Internet.

At the next stages, course participants are taught electronic communication with local and federal authorities. For example, course participants will learn how to access the site of the president or governor; how to find out details regarding housing and communal services; how to ask a question or apply to the FIU; how to use information and legal systems.

Students are taught how to fill out a declaration, a questionnaire, how to download a form, book a train ticket or a hotel room, how to protect your computer from malware, how to behave on thematic forums.

If there are enthusiasts in the field, then the success of promoting the "Electronic Citizen" program increases dramatically. For example, in the Khanty-Mansiysk autonomous region this project has been operating since 2006, and several stages of this program have already been implemented.

The simplest and most necessary skills make up the first stage. It mainly covers preferential categories of citizens, which include pensioners.

At the second stage, students get the opportunity to organize Personal Area and do business online. For some pensioners, it is acceptable and even tempting to trade without leaving home, especially if they are familiar with the specifics of the profession.

Since 2012, it has become possible to teach students how to use the e-government service (www.gosuslugi.ru) and its regional segment. This course covers a wider audience, it is also of great interest to pensioners.

Here they introduce in detail such an effective tool for obtaining services as the UEC - a universal electronic card. It works both at the state and municipal levels and is the key to a wide range of electronic services.

Course participants are provided with the necessary kit teaching materials. They take an independent test at the end of the class, which shows how much they benefited from the class. In case of successful completion of the test, each student is awarded a Certificate of Completion.

Among retirees there are those who, by the nature of their work, have come across computers, and they will not consider it necessary for themselves to start with courses, even if they are free.

And others, perhaps, no longer want to go to classes, it’s embarrassing to feel like an inexperienced student in such respectable years. The motivation for avoiding face-to-face courses may vary, but there is still a need to learn how to receive services over the Internet. And then you need to look for other ways, alternative face-to-face classes.

You need to find courses that are suitable for the topic online or remotely - and take them up. Look for offers, make contact, ask questions. Many of these courses are paid, but they may have a discounted promotion specifically for retirees.

Request to search engine formulated, for example, as follows: “Free computer courses in …” or “Computer literacy training for pensioners for free in …”, and put the name of your city (Kazan, Yekaterinburg, Novosibirsk, Omsk, etc.). If you know that there is no such service in your city, then all the more you need to look on the Internet.

It happens that in paid courses the first lesson is provided without payment - take part. Perhaps, in the course of the lesson, it turns out that there are special groups for pensioners, preferential ones. This is sometimes practiced, especially in regional centers RF.

YouTube, if you own it, can also be very useful resource- which is just not there. Some pensioners, very advanced for their age, communicate, share knowledge with other visitors, acquire their own video channels and even earn money from user views.

Retirees tend to be active and curious people. Having devoted their whole lives to work and raising children, they were constantly busy, and then they suddenly got a lot of free time at their disposal.

Mastering the computer and its capabilities is not only useful for them, but also excitingly interesting. And they are happy to start life anew, almost like the postman Pechkin, but at a higher, absolutely modern level.

Many pensioners have already appreciated the delights of confident use of a computer and the Internet. Someone actively resists the benefits of civilization and prefers to live and act in the old fashioned way.

If you have such acquaintances, show them this article. If you yourself want to increase the level of knowledge - you've definitely come to the right place. We hope it will be useful!

Why do you need a computer for a pensioner?

It's easier to say why you don't need it. Now with the help of a PC and the Internet, it seems that almost everything is done. Computer literacy skills will be useful to a pensioner in order to:

• search for the information you need quickly and for free (excluding the cost of the PC itself and the Internet, of course);
• to pay utility bills on the Internet, and not stand idle for hours in queues;
• to communicate with family and friends online and for free - for example, via Skype or social networks;
• to keep a blog - an analogue of diaries, write memoirs, share useful tips with descendants;
• to store memorable photos in a convenient digital archive;
• to listen to music and watch movies. If sometimes you can’t find old and rare records in stores, you can find everything on the Internet!
• to make money online. We wrote about ways to earn money for pensioners in;
• to make an appointment at the clinic, buy online tickets for travel, theaters, exhibitions.

All this is possible, you just have to discard the stereotypes and take a step towards the new.

Popular myths about the computer and the Internet

1. It's bad for health. The eyes will go blind, the back will not straighten, and so on. Of course, if you sit at the computer from morning to evening, you can ruin your health. But nothing will happen from a couple of hours - you won’t even feel how they fly by!
2. It's bad for the psyche. In general, the Internet is dumbing down. Of course, it numbs you if you watch all sorts of nonsense all day long. But you won't do it! Now the Internet is a repository of knowledge of the entire history of mankind. Here you can read books, do virtual tours around the museums of the world, see photos and videos different countries and cities, to learn and educate themselves.
3. It's hard - in old age it's hard to learn new things. And that's not true! In fact, everyone can master the basics of computer literacy. Next, we will give examples of courses and programs, where everything is explained literally on the fingers.
4. It is expensive. A simple netbook (small laptop) costs around 10 thousand rubles. If you don’t pull it yourself, ask your children and grandchildren for a gift, they will only be delighted with your activity and modernity.
5. I'm not used to (la), it's easier for me the old fashioned way. Well, once you got used to using cell phones and appreciated their convenience! Believe me, a computer will be even more useful in life - it has a lot of useful functions.

What will you learn in the courses?

Basically, computer literacy courses teach the basics - the most basic. Here is what is included in most standard programs:

1. What are the components of a computer (laptop).
2. Computer features, important programs and buttons.
3. How to work with the Internet:

• how to register and communicate in social networks;
• how to start an email
• how to use search engines;
• how to shop and pay bills online;
• how to save and download the necessary information.

If you like it and want to understand further - you can easily find more detailed information on the Internet - now you can! Numerous video tutorials and webinars (video seminars) on a wide variety of, even highly specialized topics are freely available.

Options for teaching computer literacy

1. If you don't already have a computer, you won't be able to take the online course. As an option - use the computer of children and grandchildren. In this case, we advise you to attend free courses that are available in many cities and are held at the expense of the state - as a rule, in training centers, libraries, societies of pensioners, councils of veterans. Information about them can be found in the center of social protection of the population.
2. Video tutorials, articles on different sites. In this case, you will have to look for them yourself. And not just search, but systematize - go through lessons from simple to complex, for example. This is quite difficult if you are not at all in the subject.
3. Online courses are both free and paid. We will talk about some in this article. The convenience of this method is that you yourself choose the time when it is more convenient to practice. Just save articles or video tutorials and watch whenever you want - even at night if you have insomnia. And the classes in such courses are already ordered from simple to complex - you only need to watch them sequentially.

Online computer literacy courses for pensioners

Consider a few reliable courses where information is presented simply and easily. Let's start with free ones - the benefit of them is the majority.

“ABC of the Internet”

This educational project was created by Rostelecom jointly with the Pension Fund of Russia specifically for pensioners. You can study online or download the course program to your computer. Also, at any time you can return to a specific lesson and refresh your knowledge.

There are 14 topics in the course program:

• computer device;
• what is Windows system;
• how to work with files and folders;
• Word editor;
• how to work with internet browsers;
• how to access the Internet;
• how to create an email
• how to communicate in social networks and skype.

Separate lessons are devoted to Internet security, working with the State Services website, the Pension Fund website, and searching for a job on the Internet.

Information is given in text form. At the end of each lesson, there is a list of quiz questions to test yourself.

Virtual Computer Academy

Lessons are given in text form, with detailed instructions and pictures. They are divided into headings: mastering a computer, Windows and Word, “Photoshop” for beginners, creating a website, everything about social networks. The latter are given many separate topics. You will learn how to register and communicate on Odnoklassniki, Facebook, VKontakte, and Skype.

Detailed information is on the official website of Sergey "Virtual Computer Academy".

KKG - computer literacy courses

Another free basic course that covers the following concepts:

• how a computer works;
• what are computers (tablet, laptop, netbook, and so on);
• external computer connectors and their types;
• what is a computer desktop;
• what is a shortcut, file, program, folder;
• how to work with mouse and keyboard;
• how to come up with a password when registering on the site;
• what are antiviruses;
• what is a browser, website, domain;
• how to find a person on the Internet;
• how to enable WiFi;
• how to sit at the computer;
• how to choose exercises for the eyes and much more.

Please note: all lessons are given exactly in the order in which the authors of the course advise you to take them. Not all topics are available yet - the creators promise to write relevant articles soon. Those that are already available are highlighted in red.

All articles are well-researched and explain seemingly complex things in simple language. The abundance of pictures and instructions contributes to the understanding and assimilation of information. Here, for example, is a screenshot of an article on how to connect speakers and headphones.

Everything is explained very simply.

"Neumeka" - a course for mastering computer programs

A site with a telling name for beginners is the author's project of Ilya Krivosheev. Lessons are given in text form and are divided into 3 large blocks (you can see them in the menu in the screenshot above).

1. “Computer from scratch” - this block includes working with Windows, basic terms, computer device, training in basic programs: Word, Excel, Paint.
2. “Education for the Internet” - lessons on how the World Wide Web works. These are the basics of working with the browser, communication on forums, social networks and Skype, by e-mail, training in various useful services and programs. A separate section “Master class” is for those who know the basics of working and communicating on the Internet and want to improve their skills.
3. “Lessons archive” — all materials and lessons in one place.

Detailed information is on the official website of Neumek.

Computer literacy for beginners 2.1

Information is submitted in the form of letters that will be sent to the student by e-mail. The essence is simple: one lesson - one letter. Total for initial stage 10 lessons are expected. Here are their topics:

• what is a computer and why is it needed;
• what is an operating system;
• how to work and type texts in a text editor;
• what do the keys on the keyboard mean;
• what is touch typing method;
• how to work with computer mouse: basics and secrets;
• duo mouse and keyboard;
• what is a touchpad;
• how to write in Russian if there is no Russian keyboard.

When you complete these lessons, you will receive a link to the next ones. To enroll in the course, you need to fill out the form on the website: "Computer Literacy for Beginners 2.1".

Paid courses for seniors and beginners

While I was looking for information for this article, I realized that there are more free courses on the Internet than paid ones. This is an unexpected and pleasant discovery!

However, the free courses deal mostly with the same things. If you want to study the materiel in more detail, it might make sense to fork out for paid courses. Their undoubted advantage is a lot of practice (you will have to do homework), prompt communication with teachers and the issuance of a certificate of training.

Online computer literacy course from HEDU

This course is not only for pensioners - for schoolchildren, people who have just bought their first computer or those who have mastered only the very basics - beginners, in general.

Lessons are in video format. You can listen to them online or later in the recording. After each lesson, you will need to complete homework. Check DZ and conduct lectures professional teachers who also accompany students throughout the training. They can be contacted if there are problems with mastering the material or doing homework.

In the course program:

1. General concepts about the device of a computer, characteristics, storage and transmission of data, basic programs, storage media.
2. Windows operating system: how to set up, how to work, what programs are available. Working documents, files, folders, computer disks, keyboard work.
3. What is Microsoft Word: how to work with a text editor, print and format texts, create tables, format documents beautifully.
4. What is Microsoft Excel: creating tables and text in them, working with calculations and formulas. You will learn what hotkeys are and how to build diagrams.
5. Graphic editors and archivers: the work of the Paint program, how to create images and edit them. What are archivers and why are they needed. How to install an antivirus on a computer.
6. How to work and search for information on the Internet: basic things and secrets. What are browsers, social networks, skype, e-mail. The possibilities of the Internet for everyday life.

At the end of the tutorial, you must complete and defend your own project. For this you will receive a certificate of training - a significant plus in employment!

The cost of the course is 10,900 rubles. For more information, please visit: irs.academy/computer_literacy.

Computer literacy from pcgramota.ru

On this resource, you can choose both free and paid courses and lessons. For example, the Internet course for beginners costs only 450 rubles. It consists of 15 video tutorials that cover the very basics:

• how to communicate with relatives using social networks and Skype, how to share photos and videos;
• how to create an e-mail box, write and send letters, attach files;
• how to quickly and efficiently search for information on the Internet;
• how to create a page in the social network; join the right groups, secure your page;
• what is cloud storage and how to use it.

For more information, please visit: pcgramota.com/courses/internet-for-beginners/.

Also on the site you can find separate lessons on narrower topics. Some of them are paid, some are free.

For each lesson, you can leave your comment and see what other users have written. You can also ask a question and get an answer.

Conclusion

So, we have listed the main ways to improve computer literacy for the elderly and beginners. Which format - paid or free - you choose.

You can consult with relatives, and even better - find yourself like-minded people and go to conquer the Internet space together! Good luck to you!