Computer Literacy for Seniors

Build confidence with computers and the internet in a friendly, supportive environment. This hands-on course is designed for seniors who want to stay connected, communicate online, and navigate the digital world safely — no prior experience needed.

What you will learn

Basic computer skills

Get comfortable with hardware, software, Windows, and browsing the web with confidence.

Safe online searching

Find reliable information online, download images, and spot what to trust on the internet.

Google Docs and cloud computing

Create, edit, and share documents online using Google Docs — no software to install.

AI tools for everyday tasks

Learn how to use AI chatbots like ChatGPT to simplify daily tasks and answer questions.

Email communication

Write, send, and manage emails to stay in touch with family, friends, and your community.

Video calls and social media

Connect face-to-face using Google Meet and join online communities through social media.

Course Content

Unit 1

1.0 Practice Basic Computer Skills 8 topics

1 1.1 Pre-assessment: What is your experience with computers?

2 1.2 Discussion Activity: Computer Hardware and Software

3 1.3 Tutorial Activity: Using Windows and Accessing a Web Browser

4 1.4 Lab Activity: Navigating the Web

5 1.5 Exercise Activity: Creating a Google Account

6 1.6 Lab Activity: Exploring the Academy Platform

7 1.7 Post-Assessment: Questionnaire

8 1.8 Instructor Checklist

Unit 2

2.0 Use an Online Search Engine 7 topics

1 2.1 Pre-Assessment: What is your experience with computer research?

2 2.2 Discussion Activity: Research Tools

3 2.3 Tutorial Activity: Searching for Information Online

4 2.4 Lab Activity: Picture Hunt and Download

5 2.5 Discussion Activity: Exploring Online Search Topics

6 2.6 Post-Assessment: Questionnaire

7 2.7 Instructor Checklist

Unit 3

3.0 Online Word Processing and Cloud Computing 7 topics

1 3.1 Pre-Assessment: What is your experience with computerized documents?

2 3.2 Discussion Activity: Cloud Computing and Google Docs

3 3.3 Tutorial Activity: Describing Word Processing Applications

4 3.4 Lab Activity: Creating a Google Doc

5 3.5 Lab Activity: Sharing a Google Doc

6 3.6 Post-Assessment: Editing a Shared Document

7 3.7 Instructor Checklist

Unit 4

4.0 Web Searching and Prompt Engineering with Generative AI 9 topics

1 4.1 Pre-Assessment: What is your experience with AI?

2 4.2 Discussion Activity: Human Language and AI

3 4.3 Exercise Activity: Create a ChatGPT Account

4 4.4 Tutorial Activity: Generative AI Recipe Challenge

5 4.5 Lab Activity: ChatGPT Lab

6 4.6 Discussion Activity: Online Risks and Critical Thinking

7 4.7 Post-Assessment: Creating a Wild Image with ChatGPT

8 4.8 Tutorial: Explore Suno song generation with lyrics

9 4.9 Instructor Checklist

Unit 5

5.0 Digital Communication Fundamentals - Email and Video Conferencing 8 topics

1 5.1 Pre-Assessment: What is your experience with email?

2 5.2 Discussion Activity: Email Service Providers

3 5.3 Tutorial Activity: Formatted Email

4 5.4 Lab Activity: Email Thread Challenge

5 5.5 Tutorial Activity: Email Etiquette

6 5.6 Post-Assessment: Email in Action

7 5.7 Exercise Activity: Joining a Video Conference with Google Meet

8 5.8 Instructor Checklist

Unit 6

6.0 Digital Communication - Social Media 6 topics

1 6.1 Pre-Assessment: What is your experience with digital communication?

2 6.2 Discussion Activity: Social Media Providers

3 6.3 Discussion Activity: Online communities

4 6.4 Lab Activity: Creating a Facebook Group

5 6.5 Post-Assessment: Joining the Class Facebook Group

6 6.6 Instructor Checklist

Ready to get started?

Join our Computer Literacy for Seniors program and build the confidence to connect with family, explore the web, and navigate the digital world — at your own pace, in a welcoming environment.