ICDL Computer Essentials
Syllabus 1.0
Windows 7
Name of Presenter
Date
Welcome to the ICDL Course, Computer Essentials module
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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
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Participants Introduction and Expectations
• Please share with us your:
– Name
– Occupation
– Previous ICT Training
– Expectations
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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
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ICDL Modules
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Training Methodology
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Classroom-based
A PC for each participant
Sessions are objective-driven
Session Quizzes / Exercises
Workbook (skills checklist)
20 hours
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Exercises
• Exercises are included per lesson
• Aimed at testing concepts clarity
• Complete before moving to next lesson
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ICDL Computer Essentials
Provides key skills and concepts in relation to
– Computers
– ICT
– Devices
– Software
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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.
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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.
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Module Overview
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Computers and Devices
Desktop, Icons and Settings
Outputs
File Management
Networks
Security and Well-being
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Lesson 1 Computers and Devices
In this lesson, you will learn how to:
• Define the term ICT
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Identify different types of ICT services/uses
Identify main types of hardware
Distinguish between main types of software
Start and shut down a computer
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1.1 ICT
Information and Communication Technology
• is the technology required for Information processing.
• stresses the need for Unified communication, unlike IT
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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.
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COMMUNICATION
1. The exchange and flow of information among individuals.
2. Types of communication
• Verbal
• Non verbal
• Visual
• Audio
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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.
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Ranges from simple two-way voice communication to
communication between multiple people across
multiple channels and multi-media applications.
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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
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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
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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.
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1.2 Hardware
• Hardware is the
physical tangible
parts of a
computer or
device
Screen
System
Unit
Keyboard
Mouse
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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.
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Main Types of Computers and Devices
Media Players
Digital Cameras
Store digital music and video
Stores digital images
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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.
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Processor, RAM and Storage
Factors in computer performance
 Processor type and speed
 Amount of RAM
 Amount of storage
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Integrated and External equipment
Printers
Touchscreen
Keyboard
Mouse / Trackpad
Scanner
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Integrated and External equipment
Web camera
Docking Station
Microphone
Speakers
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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.
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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.
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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.
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End User License Agreements (EULA)
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Printed licenses found inside software packages.
You must use the software according to the conditions
set out in the license.
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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.
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1.4 Start up and Shut Down
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Recap
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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.
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Review Exercise
• Attempt exercise on Page 16 of the workbook individually
• Review the exercise as a group
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Lesson 1 Summary
In this lesson, you learned how to:
• Define the term ICT
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Identify different types of ICT services/uses
Identify main types of hardware
Distinguish between main types of software
Start and shut down a computer
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Lesson 2 Objectives
In the next lesson, you will learn how to:
• Identify desktop and icons
• Use Windows
• Use tools and change settings
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