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Revision as of 02:26, 20 November 2016
Objectives
- Understanding of computing - ICTs are computers and beyond
- 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
- Understanding that there are different devices for reading, representing, communicating data - Connecting with ICT
- Understanding of the computer as an ICT device
- What makes the computer special as an ICT device
- Computer communicates with data
- Data can be organized in files and folders
- Computers can connect with one another
Digital Skills
- Introduction to a range of ICT devices, and specifically the computer
- Developing skills to handle ICT equipment safely
- Understanding what the operating system does
- Getting familiar with using an operating system, data management and organizing (though files, folders)
- Using input devices for entering data
- Exploring multiple applications for understanding different things ICT can do
- Introduction to the internet as a method of accessing data
Your learning outputs
- Mindmaps representing your understanding of information and various formats
- Logs of lessons using applications for keyboard input
Activities
- Activity 1 - How is a computer different from a fridge
- Activity 2 - What all can you do with a computer
Self-evaluation checklist
- Do I know the various kinds of ICT devices that are there today?
- Do I know how to switch on a computer and connect different accessories?
- Do I understand what we mean by digital technologies?
- Do I understand why software is important?
- Am I familiar with using the keyboard and mouse?
- Do I know how to create and manage my folders and files?