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

Objectives

1. Understanding of computing - ICTs are computers and beyond
2. Understanding that 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 - Creating with ICT
3. Understanding that there are different devices for reading, representing, communicating data - Connecting with ICT
4. Understanding of the computer as an ICT device which communicates with data and can connect with other computers

Digital Skills

1. Introduction to a range of ICT devices, and specifically the computer
2. Handling ICT equipment safely
3. Getting familiar with using an [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operating_system operating system], data management and organizing (though files, folders)
4. Using input devices for entering data
5. Exploring multiple applications for understanding different things ICT can do
6. Introduction to the internet as a method of accessing information

Your learning outputs

1. Mind maps representing your understanding of ICT (hand drawn and digitized)
2. Logs of lessons using applications for keyboard input (typed in a text editor document)
3. A simple text document using a text editor

Activities

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

Self-evaluation check-list

1. Do I understand what we mean by digital technologies?
2. Do I know the various kinds of ICT devices that are there today?
3. Do I know how to switch on a computer and connect different accessories?
4. Do I understand why software is important?
5. Am I familiar with using the keyboard and mouse?
6. Do I know how to create and manage my folders and files?
7. Have I created my first text document with my understanding of ICT?
8. Do I know that I can access the internet for information and to communicate?