Weekly Update: New H5P Games Added to NIOS OBE C Level – Basic Computer Skills Course

We are excited to share this week’s update for our NIOS OBE C Level – Basic Computer Skills course on EdQueries! A brand new set of 34 interactive games has been added across 8 topics, covering everything from hardware identification to computer careers. These games are specially designed for learners with special needs, with inclusive, visual, and hands-on activities. Read on to explore what’s new!

📚 Revision – 8 New Games

The Revision section kicks things off with 8 engaging games that help learners review core computer concepts — from identifying hardware to understanding what different applications do. These games include a click-to-select hardware activity, a memory flip-card matching game, an OS features matching game, and a 5-part series “What Does It Do?” that progressively builds understanding of software and hardware functions.

• Select all the hardware devices – Click to identify mouse, printer, monitor and more
• Find the Matching Pair – Flip card memory game: match computer apps and devices
• Match the Operating System Feature – Match OS features to their descriptions
• What Does It Do? : Game 1 – Identify what a computer component does
• What Does It Do? : Game 2 – Continued identification of component functions
• What Does It Do? : Game 3 – Further hardware and software function recognition
• What Does It Do? : Game 4 – Advanced component identification challenge
• What Does It Do? : Game 5 – Final revision game on computer component functions

📝 Word Processing – 3 New Games

Word processing skills get a boost with three new games focused on formatting, tools, and text layout. Learners will match word processing tools to their actions, explore aspects of formatting such as bold and italic text, and learn about indentation in practical, visual ways.

• Tool and Action Match – Flip-card game matching word processing tools to their outcomes
• Aspects of word processing – Identify formatting features like bold, italic, and colour
• What is an indent? – Recognise indented paragraphs and understand why spacing matters

📈 Spreadsheet – 4 New Games

Four new spreadsheet games help learners understand the structure of spreadsheets and how charts represent data. From naming rows and columns to matching chart types to real-world scenarios, these activities make spreadsheet learning visual and memorable.

• Parts of a spreadsheet – Identify rows, columns, cells, and the formula bar
• Match the Chart – Match real-world data with the correct chart type (pie, bar, line)
• Match the following: data or charts – Drag and match images of data and charts
• Make a Chart – Interactive activity to create your own chart from given data

🎥 Presentation – 5 New Games

Five new presentation games guide learners through the world of slide creation, multimedia types, and presentation tools. Learners build slides, classify media vs. animation, and test their knowledge with a final quiz.

• Match the Presentation Media – Match sound clips, videos, and animated elements to their categories
• Build the Presentation Slide – Drag and drop elements to construct a complete slide
• Media or Animation Match – Classify presentation features as media or animation
• Media or Animation? – Sort presentation elements into the correct category
• Presentation Tools Quiz – A knowledge check covering all presentation skills

🌐 Computer Networks – 3 New Games

Three new networking games introduce learners to network devices, wired vs. wireless connections, and how data travels across the internet. These games use drag-and-drop and sequencing activities for a hands-on experience.

• Select the network devices – Identify routers, switches, cables, and Wi-Fi devices
• Wired or Wireless? – Drag-and-drop: sort devices into wired or wireless categories
• Build the Internet Path – Sequence the steps of how data travels over the internet

🏦 Internet and Internet Banking – 4 New Games

Staying safe online and using internet banking wisely are essential life skills. These four new games cover everyday internet usage, safe banking practices, matching banking tools, and joining a video call — all in an accessible, step-by-step format.

• Usage of internet – Explore real-world examples of internet communication (messaging, browsing)
• Safe internet banking activities – Identify safe vs. unsafe banking actions like OTP and PIN sharing
• Banking Match – Match ATM cards, OTP messages, and mobile banking tools to their descriptions
• Join a Video Call – Step-by-step activity simulating how to join a video call

🎨 Multimedia – 5 New Games

Five multimedia games take learners through audio, video, device matching, and creative project building. The highlight is a 2-part “Make a Multimedia Project” series where learners combine different media elements to complete their own digital project.

• Audio or video? – Drag and classify images as audio or video content
• Match the Multimedia Device – Match devices to their multimedia output type
• Create Multimedia – Choose and combine 4 multimedia elements into a project
• Make a Multimedia Project: Game 1 – Build a multimedia project step by step
• Make a Multimedia Project: Game 2 – Continue and complete the multimedia project challenge

💼 Prospects of Job in Computer Sector – 3 New Games

The course concludes with three career-focused games that open learners’ eyes to the many computer-based jobs available today. These games explore roles such as graphic designers, coders, and data entry professionals, and use errorless and open-ended formats to celebrate every learner’s interests and potential.

• Jobs in the computer sector – Explore job roles like graphic designer, coder, and computer teacher
• Errorless game: tools used by professionals – Read about the tools each professional uses (no wrong answers)
• Which among the following is a computer job? – Classification quiz on computer careers

 

🚀 Start Playing Today!

All 34 new H5P games are now live on EdQueries! They are designed with inclusivity at the heart — with special educator tips, visual prompts, and errorless learning formats to support every learner’s journey. Whether your students are just beginning their computer skills journey or reviewing for their NIOS OBE C Level exam, these games offer structured, engaging, and joyful practice.

Log in to EdQueries and navigate to the NIOS OBE C Level – Basic Computer Skills course to explore all the new games. Happy learning!