Description

Rotaract Club of Bangalore SouthWest organised “Computer Kaksha 1.0” on January 25, 2025 at a Government School near Majestic. The first phase of the project aimed at teaching Basics of Computer and Microsoft Word to the kids of the government school. Teaching Computer Skills and Microsoft Word to government school kids is an important step toward bridging the digital divide. The class was conducted in three batches wherein each batch consisted of ten students. The class began with simple computer concepts, such as turning the computer on and off, using the mouse and keyboard, and navigating the desktop. It also included explaining the parts of a computer and their functions and introducing them to the basic operating system navigation, such as opening and closing programs, saving files, and understanding folders. Later, there was a hand-on-practice sessions which allowed the students to practice typing, formatting text, and performing other tasks within Microsoft Word. To make the class more interactive, we shared insights on how they can use Microsoft Word to write their homework assignments or create reports for school projects. Since the government school kids didn’t had a prior exposure to computers, visual aids such as diagrams, step-by-step instructions, and video tutorials were used to break down complex tasks into smaller, more manageable steps to ensure that students can follow along. Finally, the class ended with some fun games and a short assessment given to the students.