Overview of Project Topics

This project is designed to cover a variety of topics, separated into six sessions. Five of these sessions will progress daily (Mon-Fri), and the sixth is an evening session designed to be attended by the children and their parents.

Day One: Introduction to Computers and the Internet

Computer: Keyboard, Mouse, Monitor
Hardware
Software
Technology
Internet
WWW, E-mail
Brief History of Computers, Part I

Day Two: Programming and Computers in the Real World

Brief History of Computers, Part II
Programming Languages
Applications of Computers
Computers in the Classroom
Proper Use of Business and Classroom Computers

Day Three: Copyrights and Software Piracy

Software Copyrights
Licensing
Shareware and Freeware
Piracy

Day Four: Netiquette and Navigation

Browsing and Searching
URL / HTML / HTTP
ISPs
Chat Rooms
Netiquette

Day Five: Security & Privacy

Passwords
Hacking
Viruses
Anonymity
Personal Information

Evening Session: Dangers and Precautions

Dangers of Computers
Viruses, Passwords, and Security
Inappropriate Material
Predators & Personal Information
Precautions