Module 1.1 Starting Up and Shutting Down IT Systems

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1 Module 1.1 Starting Up and Shutting Down IT Systems Learning Objective be able to explain the different ways of starting and ending a session on a PC Power-up, Boot log in, log out, switch user shut-down menu Restart Shut down Stand-by Module 1.2 Accessing the Internet Learning Objective be able to describe how PCs can be connected to the internet be able to list different devices which can be connected to the internet Service Provider Broadband Dial-up Wireless Network Mobile device

2 be able to list common types of PC so2ware Module 1.3 Selec-ng the Right Applica-on be able to choose which type of so2ware is suitable for which task Word processing Spreadsheet Database Graphics Browser Media player Module 1.6 Comparing So;ware be able to explain how effeceve a parecular piece of so2ware is Time Convenience Ease of Use Cost Quality Legality Range of faciliees VersaElity

3 be able to explain what a User Interface is Module 1.4 The User Interface be able to describe the key features of a Windows interface Window Dialogue box Menu, submenu Toolbar Scrollbar Drag and drop Zoom Template Wizard Module 1.5 System SeEngs be able to list some of the sepngs which can be changed on a typical PC and explain how to change them Window size Mouse sepngs Icon size Screen resolueon Desktop, screen saver Volume Date and Eme

4 Module 1.7 Files and Folders be able to explain how to manage files and folders be able to list ten aceons you can take with a file or a folder Create Open Save Save as Print Close Delete View Rename Move and copy files Create folders and subfolders Name files and folders appropriately

5 Module 1.8 Removable Storage Learning ObjecEve be able to explain what is meant by storage media be able to explain how to insert, remove, label and store media safely Data storage Storage media CD DVD Floppy disk Memory seck External hard drive Tape Module 2.1 Working Safely Learning ObjecEve be able to explain why computers can cause physical stress be able to explain how to minimise physical stress Hardware arrangement Cables Wrist rests Screen glare Chair PosiEon Working praceces Ergonomics

6 Module 2.2 Keeping Informa-on Securely be able to explain why it is important to keep informaeon secure be able to list and explain three ways of keeping informaeon secure Keep copies safe offsite Take backups Keep password or PIN secret Physical security Module 2.3 Computer Viruses be able to explain why computer viruses are dangerous be able to list and describe three ways of avoiding computer viruses use virus- checking so2ware treat files from unknown sources with caueon

7 Module 2.4 Working Safely Online be able to describe the risks of communicaeng online be able to list and describe three ways of minimising these dangers avoid inappropriate disclosure of personal informaeon avoid misuse of images use appropriate language respect confideneality use copy lists with discriminaeon

8 Module 2.5 Troubleshoo-ng be able to idenefy common ICT problems and recommend appropriate aceons so2ware freeze respond appropriately to error dialogue virus threat storage full paper jam de- installing so2ware know when and whom to ask for help to fix a problem

9 Module 3.1 Selec-ng Sources of Informa-on Learning ObjecEve be able to idenefy what informaeon is needed and list places where that informaeon might be found Newspaper Book Image Map ConversaEon CD DVD Text message Podcast Web log Wikki Module 3.2 Copyright be able to idenefy what informaeon you can and cannot use be able to describe what copyright means music downloads acknowledgement of sources avoiding plagiarism provisions of the Data ProtecEon Act

10 Modules Searching the Web be able to explain how to navigate the world- wide web be able to describe techniques for searching the internet and other ICT sources be able to explain how to choose what informaeon to use from the web web address, URL search engine, find tool Browse Bookmarks, favourites muleple search criteria, quotaeon marks search within results relaeonal operators, logical operators, Wildcards inteneon and authority of provider Currency of informaeon relevance, bias

11 Modules Organising and Edi-ng Text be able to organise, layout and edit a document in a variety of ways be able to discuss document layout using correct vocabulary be able to format text and tables in a variety of ways and choose the best way Document layout Headings, subheadings, Lists Templates Edit, drag and drop, find, replace Undo, redo Columns, Margins header, footer, portrait, landscape page breaks, page numbering bullets, numbering, sub- numbering alignment, tabs, line spacing background colour, font, style, size Tables, merge and split cells Gridlines, Cell borders, shading

12 Module 5.5 Inser-ng and FormaEng Images be able to explain where to get images that are fit for purpose be able to explain how to crop, flip, rotate, posieon, resize images clip- art Photo scanned image Borders Tight, square Flip, rotate, fill, resize, crop, handle

13 Modules Working with Numbers be able to explain common spreadsheet terms be able to explain how to enter numbers into a document in a correct format Row, column, cell Cell reference, range Data types Absolute and relaeve referencing Formulas, funceons ReplicaEon Structure and layout of worksheet

14 Learning ObjecEve be able to explain common database terms be able to create and use a simple database, Modules Working with Databases Tables, records Field names and headings Datatypes Primary key Filter Sort

15 Module 5.11 Making Documents be able to demonstrate how to bring text and images together in one document Image Chart Text alignment CapEons Text wrap Text boxes Order, behind, in front Grouping Modules 5.12 Types of Documents be able to explain and describe common types of business documents be able to idenefy and explain the layout of key business documents poster, newsleaer, web page, catalogue, brochure, mulemedia presentaeon leaer, memo, report, informaeon sheet

16 Module 6.1 Checking a Document be able to demonstrate how to spell- check and grammar check a document be able to explain why we modify documents and have dra2s and versions be able to explain how and why a document should be checked for quality Clarity, meaning Seek views of others, proof read Check spelling Check calculaeons Ensure consistent layout, conveneons Print preview

17 Module 6.3 Choosing How to Work be able to explain how to choose which piece of so2ware to use for a parecular task Time taken, downloading speed Quality of appearance Range of faciliees, versaelity Transferability of informaeon into other formats Speed of internet conneceon, downloading

18 Module 7.1 Communica-ons be able to demonstrate and explain how to create, access, read and respond appropriately to e- mails be able to explain, using examples, the difference between e- mails, text messaging, and social networking open mailbox read, reply, forward from, to, cc, bcc subject and content fields add and open aaachments instant messaging Social networking, forums web logs, wikkis Module 7.2 Storage of Communica-ons be able to explain how to manage an e- mail account create folders, delete redundant messages add, amend and delete contact entries Junk mail, blocked senders