
CompuScholar Tech Essentials Course
Tech Essentials from CompuScholar Because "How do I open this file?" shouldn't be a lifelong question! Let's face it: your middle schooler is growing up in a digital world—and "just Google it" doesn't cut it as tech education. That's where Tech Essentials comes in. Designed for one tidy semester, this course is the ultimate intro to real-world computer skills, minus the fluff and confusion. What's Inside: A single, no-nonsense curriculum covering everything from file management and online research to digital citizenship and internet safety. Students also get their first taste of coding with both Blockly and Python—without needing to become tiny hackers. How it Works: Auto-graded quizzes and tests = less grading for you Hands-on projects in every chapter = real learning in action Some projects are auto-graded, others are parent-graded—depends on the task Includes optional instructional videos, live coding practice, and interactive lesson text Works on Windows, Mac, Chromebook, or table