Besides Microsoft Office, what are some other programs and software that elementary-level students should be familiar with, in order to develop their computer skills?

Simple diagnose for your computer/internet.

Remote desktop apps:

like Team viewer, Ammy etc

Keyboard shortcuts

type of internet connections

Broadband, Wimax, via Satellite, 3G/4G 

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Teach them all the CMD commands and its function. In this way, they can develop their computer skills.

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my every day programs are

emai client : thunderbird

browser : firefox , chrome , chromium , opera , IE , edge and safari

browsers addons : onetab , clipper pocket ,google translator , adblock , easy download , addthis

download : IDM

localhost and additions : xampp ( Lamp and ampps at linux )

CMS : wordpress

Editor : sublime and notepad++ 

screenshot : greanshot or skitch

notes : evernote

cleaners : ccleaner , disk cleanup

ram cleaner

pdf reader : foxit or adobe reader

github shell , CMD , powershell (bash shell at linux )

cloud storage , box sync , google drive , dropbox

password : dashlane , lastpass

clipboard manager : ditto

uploader : filezilla

sync folders and files : syncToy

Graphics : GIMP and previously was photoshop (photshop is amust but any programmer must  use GIMP  )

and others

not everyday but important programs 

malware fighters ( like antivirus ) : ad cleaner , malwarebyte , avast , hitman

desktop cam : camstudio

and others

Let the muse ms paint. Then next step try to teach them Photoshope. Also windows movie maker is a goo start for video editting

1. Terminology and Vocabulary
2. Windows Concepts
3. Basic Word Processing Concepts
4. Basic Spreadsheet Concepts
5. Basic Presentation Concepts
6. Basic Internet Skills
7. Basic Communication Skills
8. Basic Database Concepts
9. Basic Hardware knowledge.

Besides from msoffice. mostly in elementary level, they uses visual kind of stuffs in familiarizing computers, you can use every other default programs installed in the operating system to serve as visual aide to your students, teach each one of the programs of how it works and its functions.

To make sure your child is equipped with the right skills, take a look at the list below.

Typing

Using a keyboard is one of the first computer skills a young child develops. By middle school, children should be able to type proficiently with two hands. To make typing even easier, have your child practice his or her typing skills with apps like Type-Fu.

Digital communication

Computers offer many different communication channels, such as email, chat, and social media posts. To use these channels correctly, your child needs to understand how messages should change depending on the context. For example, it’s fine to use emoticons and poor punctuation in an email to a friend, but an email cover letter to an employer must be formal and precise.

Online etiquette and safety

Another lesson that children learn early on is how to use the computer appropriately. You may have taught your child to avoid suspicious sites and emails, stay safe on social networks, prevent digital eyestrain, and communicate with others respectfully. After all, the rules of virtual classroom etiquetteapply to your child’s time on the computer.

Computer organization

One of your child’s responsibilities can be to keep his or her computer files organized. That means neatly arranging files in labeled folders, not saving them to the desktop. Check the student’s computer maintenance checklist to see if your child knows all of the guidelines.

 Using web browsers

Children have a better experience browsing the Internet when they know the basics of web browsers. Make sure your child is familiar with the major browsers—Internet Explorer, Firefox, Chrome—and knows how to add websites to “Bookmarks” or “Favorites.” Older students should learn how to clear a browser’s history, cache, and cookies to fix browser performance issues. The web browser’s respective add-on galleries can provide helpful add-ons to customize and improve the browsing experience.

Online research

 Online research skills are crucial for students in middle school and high school. Besides understanding how to use search engines, your child must learn how to identify legitimate resources, fact-check information, and cite online sources in papers. Picking up these research techniques will also help your child beyond high school.