ICT student textbook/Data representation and processing level 1

Objectives

1. Understanding data is in the various things we see around us
2. Understanding that data can be represented as numbers, text, pictures
3. Reading pictures, graphs and plots to make meaning
4. Representing findings through concept maps and text documents

Digital skills

1. Working with an operating system and interacting with the ICT environment – various devices, applications
2. Reading data through images, pictures, photos, maps
3. Introduction to text editor and local language typing
4. Working with concept mapping application
5. Working with text processing application

Your learning outputs

1. Mind maps representing your understanding of information and various formats using a concept mapping
2. Text documents with your analysis of data
3. Logs of lessons using applications for keyboard input
4. A simple text document using a text editor

Activities

1. Activity 1 - Data can tell stories
2. Activity 2 - Organizing data to make meaning
3. Activity 3 – A concept map of data
4. Activity 4 – Making a text document

Self-evaluation check-list

1. Do I know how to read a map, chart or a graph?
2. Do I understand the difference between different kinds of data representation?
3. Do I know how to access the computer, enter input, create and save files?
4. Do I know how to organize my files into folders?
5. Do I know the difference between a text editor and text processor?
6. Am I familiar with Telugu typing?
7. Do I know how to create a text file?
8. Do I know how to create a concept map?