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Course Outline Week 1: Introduction to Computing Topics: Digital devices, hardware components, and software basics. Activity: Identify parts of a computer. Assessment: Quiz on computing components. Week 2: Operating Systems Basics Topics: Introduction to operating systems (Windows, macOS), file management. Activity: Navigate files and folders. Assessment: File management exercise. Week 3: Word Processing Essentials Topics: Document creation, text formatting, using templates. Activity: Create and format a document. Assessment: Word processing quiz. Week 4: Introduction to Spreadsheets Topics: Creating basic spreadsheets, entering data, simple formulas. Activity: Build a budget spreadsheet. Assessment: Spreadsheet exercise. Week 5: Basic Presentation Software Topics: Slide creation, adding images, and text formatting. Activity: Design a presentation. Assessment: Presentation task. Week 6: Internet Basics and Safety Topics: Browsing the web, safety, and privacy. Activity: Research safe browsing tips. Assessment: Internet safety quiz. Week 7: Digital Citizenship Topics: Netiquette, digital communication, and ethical online behavior. Activity: Create a set of online communication guidelines. Assessment: Reflection on digital citizenship. Week 8: Final Project and Review Project: Demonstrate skills in document creation, spreadsheets, and presentations. Assessment: Review for IC3 certification exam. Assessments Projects: 50% Final Project: 30% Quizzes/Participation: 20%