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. Data is of different kinds and can be edited, processed, combined in multiple formats
4. Different devices can be different for reading, representing data
5. Data can be organized in files and folders

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

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 - Exploring multiple applications