TechnologyRound 7

Exploring I.C.T. inthe Syllabus

CoreCore (Information & Communication Technology)

1. Introduction to Computer Systems:

• Hardware• Software• Input, output and storage devices• Memory, Clock Speed, Storage Capacity

Technology Syllabus – I.C.T. Elements

• Launch Programs, Exit Programs, etc.• Managing Files and Folders - Create, Move,

Save, etc.• Data Security - Virus Protection, Backup, etc.

Technology Syllabus – I.C.T. Elements

CoreCore (Information & Communication Technology)

Introduction to Computer Systems:

2. Applications and Software:

• Research and Investigation

• The Internet• Email

• Computer Applications

• Word-processing• Spreadsheets• Presentations• Desk Top Publishing• Computer Graphics (Communications & Graphic Media)

Technology Syllabus – I.C.T. Elements

CoreCore (Information & Communication Technology)

1. Computer Architecture:

• Computer Memory

• RAM• ROM

• Computer Buses

• Function• Capacity • Speed

Technology Syllabus – I.C.T. Elements

OptionOption (Information & Communication Technology)

• Compatibility

• Software• Hardware

• Computer Ports

• Serial• Parallel• USB• FireWire etc.

Technology Syllabus – I.C.T. Elements

OptionOption (Information & Communication Technology)

2. Data Communications and Networks:

• Standard Codes for Information Interchange

• ASCII• Unicode

• Networks

• LAN’s - Functions etc.• Log on and off• Using a LAN• Access Control

OptionOption (Information & Communication Technology)

Technology Syllabus – I.C.T. Elements

3. The Internet

• The Internet and the World Wide Web

• Navigate using a Browser• Search Engines• Boolean Operators• Internet Security

• Email

• Send and Receive Email• Add Attachments to Email• Set up an Email Account

• Data Protection• Video Conferencing

OptionOption (Information & Communication Technology)

Technology Syllabus – I.C.T. Elements

4. Multimedia

• Image Editing

• Import Images• Edit Images• Convert File Formats

• Sound

• Create Sound Files• Edit Sound Files• Convert File Formats

Technology Syllabus – I.C.T. Elements

OptionOption (Information & Communication Technology)