ICDL Computer Essentials Syllabus 1.0 Windows 7 Name of Presenter Date Welcome to the ICDL Course, Computer Essentials module • • • Trainer name: Key Qualifications: e.g. Certified ICDL Trainer Education Background: Welcome to ICDL Computer o MSc………………………, Trainer name o BSc………………….. o ICDL…………………, Email o Email: …………………… o Phone: +……………….. Essentials 2 Participants Introduction and Expectations • Please share with us your: – Name – Occupation – Previous ICT Training – Expectations 3 Facilities and Classroom logistics Candidates are expected to: Turn off cell phones Return promptly from break Participate in class discussions and activities Respect class hours Keep the training environment clean If you have any problems, your Trainer will help you About the Course • ICDL = International Computer Driving License • ICDL Africa HQ in Kigali, Rwanda 5 ICDL Modules 6 Training Methodology • • • • • • Classroom-based A PC for each participant Sessions are objective-driven Session Quizzes / Exercises Workbook (skills checklist) 20 hours 7 Exercises • Exercises are included per lesson • Aimed at testing concepts clarity • Complete before moving to next lesson 8 ICDL Computer Essentials Provides key skills and concepts in relation to – Computers – ICT – Devices – Software 9 Module Objectives Understand key concepts relating to ICT, computers, devices and software. Start up and shut down a computer. Work effectively on the computer desktop using icons, windows. Adjust the main operating system settings and use built-in help features. Create a simple document and print an output. Know about the main concepts of file management and be able to efficiently organize files and folders. 10 Module Objectives Understand key storage concepts and use utility software to compress and extract large files. Understand network concepts and connection options and be able to connect to a network. Understand the importance of protecting data and devices from malware and of backing up data. Recognize considerations relating to green IT, accessibility and user health. 11 Module Overview 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Computers and Devices Desktop, Icons and Settings Outputs File Management Networks Security and Well-being 12 Lesson 1 Computers and Devices In this lesson, you will learn how to: • Define the term ICT • • • • Identify different types of ICT services/uses Identify main types of hardware Distinguish between main types of software Start and shut down a computer 13 1.1 ICT Information and Communication Technology • is the technology required for Information processing. • stresses the need for Unified communication, unlike IT 14 INFORMATION Data that is 1. Accurate and timely. 2. Specific and organized for a purpose. 3. Presented within a context that gives it meaning and relevance. 4. May lead to an increase in understanding and decrease in uncertainty. 15 COMMUNICATION 1. The exchange and flow of information among individuals. 2. Types of communication • Verbal • Non verbal • Visual • Audio 16 TECHNOLOGY 1. The methods and tools that a society has developed in order to facilitate the solution of its practical problems. Q: What is Communication technology? • The activity of designing, constructing and maintaining communication systems. • Ranges from simple two-way voice communication to communication between multiple people across multiple channels and multi-media applications. 17 Application areas of ICT: ICT can be used to resolve problems or for sustainable development in the fields of: • Public administration • Business • Education and training • Health • Employment • Environment • Agriculture and science 18 ICT Services ICT innovation Examples INTERNET MOBILE OFFICE SERVICES TECHONOLGY PRODUCTIVITY Examples • Document Sharing • Online Banking • Online Shopping • Emails etc. Examples Using smart phones and tablets for: • SMS • MMS • Instant Messaging Examples • Office Suite (Word processing, Spreadsheets etc) • Design tools • Planning tools 19 Benefits • Faster data pocessing • More efficient repetitive processing. • Faster data searching • Higher data storage capacity. • Fast and accurate data communications. • Data output in a variety of formats. Challenges • Speed of technology changes • Fear of change • Resistance to change • Inability to catch up • Older generations find it difficult to catch up • Digital divide due to poverty or geographical location. 20 1.2 Hardware • Hardware is the physical tangible parts of a computer or device Screen System Unit Keyboard Mouse 21 Main Types of Computers and Devices Desktops • Computers designed to stay in a single location Laptops • Small portable computers that can run on a battery as well as mains power Tablets • Portable computers that use a touch screen as its primary input device SmartPhones • Mobile phones offering advanced computer-like features. 22 Main Types of Computers and Devices Media Players Digital Cameras Store digital music and video Stores digital images 23 Processor, RAM and Storage The Central Processing Unit (CPU or Processor) - the Brain of the computer computes user instructions and communicates results. Random Access Memory (RAM) - where the computer keeps software and information that it is currently using or working on. A computer storage device - a type of internal or external hardware that stores data. Examples are hard drives and USB drives. 24 Processor, RAM and Storage Factors in computer performance Processor type and speed Amount of RAM Amount of storage 25 Integrated and External equipment Printers Touchscreen Keyboard Mouse / Trackpad Scanner 26 Integrated and External equipment Web camera Docking Station Microphone Speakers 27 Input/output Ports USB Universal Serial Bus • For connecting devices such as printers, scanners, digital cameras, and memory sticks. HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface • For connecting media devices to transfer video and audio data: for example, connect a monitor. 28 1.3 SOFTWARE AND LICENSING Software - programs (a set of organized instructions ) used to direct the operation of a computer. System software Designed for • Controlling the Hardware • Running and loading application software • Interface creation between the user and the computer Application software Utility Software • Designed to achieve a specific task • For example for office productivity, communication, social networking, media, etc. • Provides an addition to functionality of the operating system. • Anti-virus, Device Drivers, File compression software, etc. 29 Software - License Q: What is a License? • A permit from an authority to own or use something, do a particular thing, or carry on a trade. Q: What is a software license? • It is the permission to use a software on non-exclusive basis, and subject to the listed conditions. • A software license does not automatically transfer the ownership of the software to the buyer and its purchase price, in effect, is a one time rental fee. 30 End User License Agreements (EULA) • • Printed licenses found inside software packages. You must use the software according to the conditions set out in the license. 31 Types of Software Licenses • Proprietary / Closed: user is given the right to use the software under certain conditions, and restricted from other uses, such as modification and sharing • Open Source: the source code and design of the software available to anyone who wants to enhance or develop it. NB: Not free software • Trial Version: only usable for a certain period of time before it has to be purchased. • Shareware: software is initially made available free of charge to users. Software functionality may be limited, with additional features becoming available only after payment. • Freeware: software which can be copied or downloaded for free. 32 1.4 Start up and Shut Down • • • • Start a computer and log on securely Log off a computer Restart a computer Shut Down a computer Start a Computer and Log on Securely Steps: 1. Ensure the power plugs are in the socket and are powered. 2. Press the Computer Power Button. 3. Once the computer has booted up and the windows splash screen is launched, press Ctrl+Alt+Delete 4. Enter your password 5. Press the return key Let’s try it Windows 7 login screen 34 Start a Computer and Log on Securely A computer may have multiple accounts Steps: 1. If your computer has multiple accounts, click your profile name to launch the login screen. 2. Enter your password 3. Press return 35 Log off a Computer Steps: 1. Close any open files and applications 2. Click the Start button 3. Select the Shut down arrow. 4. Click Log off. Let’s try it 2.Start button 3.Shut down arrow 4. Log off 36 Restart a Computer Steps: 1. Close any open files and applications 2. Click the Start button 3. Select the Shut down arrow. 4. Click Restart. Let’s try it 2.Start button 3.Shut down arrow 4. Restart 37 Shut Down a Computer Steps: 1. Close any open files and applications 2. Click the Start button 3. Click the Shut down button. Let’s try it 2.Start button 3.Shutdown button 38 1. Recap 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Start button Shutdown button Shutdown arrow Close open windows using the close button Click the Start button To shut down the computer, click the Shut down button. For additional options click the arrow adjacent to the Shut down button. To log off, click Log off. To restart, click Restart. Additional options 39 Review Exercise • Attempt exercise on Page 16 of the workbook individually • Review the exercise as a group 40 Lesson 1 Summary In this lesson, you learned how to: • Define the term ICT • • • • Identify different types of ICT services/uses Identify main types of hardware Distinguish between main types of software Start and shut down a computer 41 Lesson 2 Objectives In the next lesson, you will learn how to: • Identify desktop and icons • Use Windows • Use tools and change settings 42