ICT student textbook/What is the nature of ICT level 1

Objectives

1. Introduction to the idea of computing
2. What makes the computer special
3. The computer communicates with data
4. Data is of different kinds and can be edited, processed, combined in multiple formats which is what makes it possible to do many things with ICT
5. Different devices can be different for reading, representing data
6. Data can be organized in files and folders
7. Computers can connect with one another

Digital Literacy Component

1. Understanding what makes the computer special
2. Skills to handle ICT equipment safely
3. Familiarity with an operating system, file organising
4. Using input devices for entering data
5. Introduction to multiple applications
6. Introduction to internet

Looking at your learning

1. Mindmaps representing your understanding of information and various formats
2. Logs of lessons using applications for keyboard input

Activities

1. Activity 1 - How is a computer different from a fridge
2. Activity 2 - What all can you do with ICT