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☑️Review Exercise: Device settings and features

est. 90 min

 💡 After this training: 

  • The learner can identify and select the appropriate device (e.g. computer, tablet, phone). 

  • The learner can use the most common digital devices, their basic functions and adjust settings.

  • The learner will be able to check whether they are connected to a wireless or wired network.

👀 How to coordinate this training:



1. Opening the computer

Reserve time to open the devices and familiarize with them.

  1. Step by step, get familiar with the devices

Let's go through the following in a guided and step-by-step manner:


  1. Opening your computer or mobile device.

  2. Let's get acquainted with the different storage locations and folders on the device.

  3. Let's check if the machine is connected to the network and to which network.

  4. Connect the computer to the network.

  5. Let's compare the functions of a computer and a mobile device.

  6. Lock your computer or mobile device.

Shutting down your computer or mobile device.


Materials needed:

Computer 💻

Mobile phone 📲

 



✨ Digital skills training about various devices


Trainer Tips 💡


1. Opening your computer or mobile device

  • Tip: Show the power button on both a laptop/desktop and a mobile device. Let participants try themselves, even if it takes a few attempts.

  • Encourage: “It’s okay if it doesn’t work on the first try—this is how we learn.”

  • Variation: If devices differ, ask participants to describe where their own power button is.



2. Getting acquainted with storage locations and folders

  • Tip: Use analogies—compare folders to physical file cabinets and documents to papers inside them.

  • Visuals: Demonstrate how icons (like “Documents” or “Pictures”) help organize information.

  • Practice: Ask learners to create a new folder and name it.



3. Checking if the machine is connected to the network

  • Tip: Show how to find the Wi-Fi icon (usually top-right on mobiles, bottom-right on computers).

  • Support: Walk slowly through what different icons mean (connected, disconnected, limited).

  • Engage: Have participants check their own devices and tell you what they see.



4. Connecting the computer to the network

  • Tip: Demonstrate connecting to Wi-Fi, then ask participants to try step by step.

  • Reminder: Mention that passwords are often case-sensitive.

  • Encouragement: Normalize mistakes—if someone mistypes, remind them everyone does this.



5. Comparing functions of a computer and a mobile device

  • Tip: Use a chart (big screen vs small screen, mouse vs touchscreen, multitasking, portability).

  • Interactive: Ask participants to share what they prefer about each.

  • Bridge: Highlight similarities (both can browse, send email, connect to Wi-Fi).



6. Locking your computer or mobile device

  • Tip: Demonstrate both quick methods (Windows: Win + L, Mac: Control + Command + Q, mobiles: side button).

  • Explain: Locking is like closing the front door—it keeps your information safe.

  • Practice: Have participants try locking and unlocking.



7. Shutting down the computer or mobile device

  • Tip: Differentiate between sleep, restart, and shut down. Use simple language.

  • Show: On mobiles, press and hold power button; on computers, use the start menu/Apple menu.

  • Closing ritual: End the session by having everyone shut down their devices together.


Notes ❗

It is perfectly okay to skip some steps or adapt the sequence depending on the learners’ pace. Focus on building confidence and moving at a speed that matches their learning style.

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