Abstract: According to the characteristics of the basic computer course,such as the strong practical,innovative and fast update,this paper discussed the basic computer teaching methods,such as case teaching method,project teaching method,demonstration teaching method and video teaching method,and the design of the experimental content.And put forward the emphasis of different teaching methods of computer basic courses and the principles of teaching methods selection.Only by improving teaching methods and flexibly applying various teaching methods can we improve the quality of teaching and cultivate students' practical ability.