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
   1. What makes the computer special as an ICT device
   2. Computer communicates with data
   3. Data can be organized in files and folders
   4. Computers can connect with one another

Digital Literacy Component

1. Introduction to a range of ICT devices
2. Skills to handle ICT equipment safely
3. Familiarity with a computer
4. Familiarity with an operating system, file organising
5. Using input devices for entering data
6. Introduction to multiple applications
7. 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 a computer
3. Activity 3 - Internet of things