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# Understanding of computing - ICTs are computers and beyond | # 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 - {{ font color | purple | Creating with ICT }} | + | # 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 - {{ font color | purple | '''Creating with ICT''' }} |
− | # Understanding that there are different devices for reading, representing, communicating data - {{ font color | | + | # Understanding that there are different devices for reading, representing, communicating data - {{ font color | purple | '''Connecting with ICT''' }} |
# Understanding of the computer as an ICT device | # Understanding of the computer as an ICT device | ||
## What makes the computer special as an ICT device | ## What makes the computer special as an ICT device | ||
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## Computers can connect with one another | ## Computers can connect with one another | ||
− | =Digital | + | ==Digital Skills== |
− | #Introduction to a range of ICT devices | + | #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 | + | #Using input devices for entering data |
− | # | + | #Exploring multiple applications for understanding different things ICT can do |
− | #Introduction to internet | + | #Introduction to the internet as a method of accessing data |
− | = | + | ==Your learning outputs== |
#Mindmaps representing your understanding of information and various formats | #Mindmaps representing your understanding of information and various formats | ||
#Logs of lessons using applications for keyboard input | #Logs of lessons using applications for keyboard input | ||
− | =Activities= | + | ==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? | ||
+ | #Am I familiar with using the keyboard and mouse? | ||
+ | #Do I know how to create and manage my folders and files? | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Activities== | ||
#Activity 1 - [[ICT_student_textbook/How_is_a_computer_different_from_a_fridge|How is a computer different from a fridge]] | #Activity 1 - [[ICT_student_textbook/How_is_a_computer_different_from_a_fridge|How is a computer different from a fridge]] | ||
#Activity 2 - [[ICT_student_textbook/What_all_can_a_computer_do|What all can you do with a computer]] | #Activity 2 - [[ICT_student_textbook/What_all_can_a_computer_do|What all can you do with a computer]] | ||
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Revision as of 03:01, 19 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
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?
- Am I familiar with using the keyboard and mouse?
- Do I know how to create and manage my folders and files?
Activities
- Activity 1 - How is a computer different from a fridge
- Activity 2 - What all can you do with a computer