You have already been
exposed to a number of ICT tools in previous modules such as the Internet browser and you have also begun to master MS Word. In this practical we will start to have a look at some additional tools but also spend some time explaining the computer set up. While the jargon we use might sound sophisticated you will find that once you start using the correct terminology using a computer is easy enough!

Access the textbook called ‘Basic Computing Using Windows’ and study pages that cover these topics:

  1. Computers and Peripherals
  2. Operating Systems and Controls
  3. the Desktop and
  4. File Systems

Online version of Basic Computing Using Windows: http://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Basic_Computing_Using_Windows
or use the CD Rom version here

Then see if you can answer the following questions on this Worksheet.
Compare your answers with your neighbor.

Total 5 hours
Technology Literacy
Welcome
120 min
Teachers should be able to describe how didactic teaching and ICT can be used to support students’ acquisition of school subject matter knowledge. (TL.3.a)