Certificate I in Information Technology

January 2013

Course StructureCourseModules Learning Hours Credits

Module 1: Introduction to Windows File Management, Internet and Email 40 4

Module 2: Introduction to Word Processing 40 4

Module 3: Introduction to Spreadsheet Management 40 4

Module 4: Introduction to Presentation Software 40 4

Module 5: Introduction to Database Management 120 12

Module 6: Introduction to Graphics 120 12

Module 7: Web Design Basics 100 10

Module 8: Photo Editing Basics 100 10

Total: 600 60

Course Duration: 28 weeks

Basic Definition of Technology

• Technology is any “process that any company uses to convert inputs of labour, materials, capital, and information into outputs of greater value”

Examples?

What is Information Technology?

Information Technology is hardware (computers, cables,

printers, etc.) and software (programs that run on and across

hardware) that helps

1) collect, store, analyze, and interpret data

2) help share that data

3) convert data to information to knowledge

Source: http://www.infogineering.net/data-information-knowledge.htm

Data – individual pieces of information (not necessary useful, timely, or relevant)Information – multiple pieces of data organized in a way that makes the data useful (

[Data+Context+Meaning]Knowledge – multiple sets of information that are used to solve problems or make

decisions

Source: http://www.teach-ict.com/as_a2_ict_new/ocr/AS_G061/311_data_info_knowledge/data_info_knowledge/miniweb/pg4.htm

Source: http://www.teach-ict.com/as_a2_ict_new/ocr/AS_G061/311_data_info_knowledge/data_info_knowledge/miniweb/pg6.htm

How Does IT Help Businesses?

Building Revenues

• Better customer service (Customer data, tailored selection, responsiveness to questions)

• Access to different customers (not bound by geography, hours, parking, weather, etc.)

• Multiple ways for existing customers to access your products and services (in-person, phone, online)

How Does IT Help Businesses?

Managing/Controlling Expenses

• Controlling costs (expense management, inventory management, purchasing, etc.)

• Improved quality (reduced errors)

• Better measurement and strategic decision making (faster access, pattern recognition)

• More accessible learning (employee training)

What is a Computer?

• A computer is an electronic device which is capableof receiving the inputs (data from the user),

• storing it for a desired period of time, manipulating itaccording to the set of instructions (called program)

• and producing the output to the user in desiredform. It performs a variety of operations inaccordance to the set of instructions

What Computers Do

Parts of a Desktop Computer

Source: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-vista/Parts-of-a-computer

Source: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-vista/Parts-of-a-computer

Source: http://www.petervaldivia.com/eso/computers/index.php

Input / Output Devices

Source: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-vista/Parts-of-a-computer

Can you spot the mistakes?

Can you identify the storage devices?

Group Work