SAIGON INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE
APPLIED INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
CLASS:
INSTRUCTOR:
Course coordinator
COURSE
DESCRIPTION
OUTCOMES
Books/References
Grading policy
Plagiarism Policy:
Quiz/ Assignments
Policy
Project Work:
Stage 2~ Unit A/B
SEMESTER 1/2
JANUARY-JUNE - NOVEMBER 2013
Aileen Bacera
Ms. Aileen Bacera
In this course, students use a range of computer hardware and software to create, manipulate and communicate
information. Using a range of applications, students investigate, design, construct and evaluate ICT solutions in a range of
environments. The result is a set of skills to equip the student for the 21st century and give them an appreciation of the
impact of information technology on society in general.
After completing this course, the students will be able to:
1. Students apply a technology process when creating or modifying information solutions using information
communication technologies.
2. Understanding information and communication technologies
3. Quality of information solutions
4. Information and communication technologies in society
In general, students will be able to;
 Understand different terms associated with ICT
 Identify various components of software and their usage
 Define the basic terms associated with communications
 Use text processing, spreadsheets and presentation tools
 Understand the enabling/pervasive features of ICT
Teachers & Students Textbook
* Discovering Computers 2013 – by Shelly, Cashman
* Discovering Computers 2013 Study Guide – by Shelly, Cashman
Teachers Reference
* Principles of Information System – by Ralph Stair
* Information Processes and Technology –Preliminary Course – by G.K. Powers
Online Resources
* www.curriculum.wa.edu.au/ - for syllabus and sample course outline
* Sample Exercises and tests/tasks are available in the Teachers Drive
Online resources:
 PowerPoint Presentation – Fundamentals of ICT
- http://ammaranasim-ict.wikidot.com/ictcourse-contents
 Lesson and Notes ~ ICT & Society
- http://www.scribd.com/doc/12020516/Chapter-1-ICT-and-Society
Assessments: AMENDED 2012
production/performance=50%
response-30%-40%
exam=10-20%
Collaboration and group work is encouraged but each student is required to submit his/her own contribution(s). your
writings must be your own thoughts
 Quizzes will be announced or as well as unannounced
 Late submission of assignments will either not be entertain or will result in the deduction of marks.
Individual or group work.
Presentations or task submission will be required
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SAIGON INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE
APPLIED INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Year 12 STAGE 2A COURSE OUTLINE
January – May 2014
Suggested
time
frame
WEEKS
wk
1
CONTENTS FOCUS
2A OUTLINE
 Course Overview and assessment requirements
 Course Objectives- Level Outcomes-Grade Descriptor
 Subject requirements
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

- notebook, books to carry every meeting,
- Classroom rules.
- Computer lab rules
- Seating arrangement
- Logging in/out
User name/password
Introduction of students/teachers drive/server
Importance of completing the tasks/assessments
Folder/Server management / Page set up & saving document
- Keyboarding drill & practice introduction
Student’s
Activities/Assessments
References/
Resources
- Class exercises
- case study
- assignments
- 3/4 tasks
- final exam
(4 periods / week)
1st meeting of the
week:
- Sample WACE test.
NOTE: TASKS MUST BE
DONE IN-CLASS
Week 2 to week 3: introduction to computers – back to basic
In this topic, student will know the importance of computer literacy and why it is vital to success in today’s world,and Describe the role of each
element in an information system and Discuss how society uses computers in education, finance, government, health care, science, publishing,
travel, and manufacturing.
Lesson 1
Textbook:
 information processing cycle
Ch 1: pp 4-9
 Computer literacy
wk
2
Lesson 2
 Components of a Computer System
- Hardware
- input – processing – storage-output
- Storage devices
- Primary storage
- RAM
- CACHE
- ROM
Lesson 3

wk
3
Categories of Computer System
- personal computer–midrange–mainframe-supercomputer
Continuation of lesson 3:
-Secondary storage
TEST 1- lesson to 3
- Magnetic tape
- Magnetic Disk
TET Assignment
- Optical Media
- Solid state storage
Quiz yourself Ch1 , pp
- Software
10
- types of Application software- System software
Due on Week 4
- System Requirement
- data Structures – file – record – array
VIETNAMESE NEW YEAR ~ TET HOLIDAYS (15DAYS - 3weeks)
Week 4 to week 6: introduction to computers – back to basic
 Ergonomics Concepts
wk
 Occupational overuse syndrome
4
 Workstation setup
 Exercises
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wk
5
wk
6
 Workplace health & Safety
Occupational Health and Safety
Responsibilities and equipment safety
OHS legislation
Impact of Tech to Environment
OOI- occupational overuse injury
Workstation furniture and arrangement
Chapter 2: Introduction to the world of computers
History of the computers
Terminology Familiarization – see vocabulary exercise
Hardware components and functions
 Recognition of the basic components of personal technology systems e.g. mp3
players and records, computer, mobile phone, charger, batteries.
 identification of peripheral devices such as personal keyboards, trackballs,
mouse, camera
 simple techniques for addressing individual ICT needs e.g. larger keyboard,
vertical mouse, portable vs desktop computer
Types of computers
- mainframe
- supercomputers
- Personal Computers
- minicomputers
Case study:
Assignment: see page
52Competency checknotebook
Class exercise:
WorksheetsHardware
VOCABULARY – see
pg268
Hardware and
software – REVISION
 systems software
Design and
acquisition of
hardware and
software
Ch2: intro to
Computers
Online exercises:
Online support:
website
http://parenting.kabo
ose.com/educationandlearning/learningresources/braincomputerlesson.html
Week 6(2last period to week 7:TASK weeks : 10 periods:
Production (30%+Response15%)
Duration: 10 periods Hardware and software and Applications
Task 1: Home computer Use and its social and ethical Issues
wk
Design Brief: students will research and gather data of different computer technology that they wished to build given a specific amount
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of money.
Production: students will produce a report in A4 composed of maximum of 5 pages.
WK 8 – 9: Revision for the categories of the computers together with it issues to the society
wk
8
wk
9
Chapter 3: How your Computer works and Parts of the computer
- Processing cycle
- Hardware, functions of hardware
- peripheral Devices
- troubleshooting and maintenance
- Types of software
* Application software
* system software
- Types of Storage medium
primary storage
- RAM, ROM
secondary storage
Magnetic, Optical
Chapter 11: Computer Security and safety and privacy
 legal issues
 social issues
 ethical issues
 industrial issues
- OS&H issues associated with the use of computers and personal technology e.g.
safe use of power, time spent using technology
 safe use of power
 ergonomics application
 time spent in front of a monitor
 power cords
 keyboard position
 use of mouse
 OSH issues physical care of technology items
Simple search
strategies to locate
information with
assistance e.g. identify
search location bar,
use key search words
ICT - G.K Powers
Ch3: how your
computer works
Cha 4: Data Handling
WEEK 8: Discussion
and Task 2
Introduction.
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Weeks 10-11
Production (30%+Response15%)
Wk
Duration: 10 periods
10
Task 2: Impact and Issues of ICT
Design Brief: students will research and gather data of different computer technology that they wished to build given a specifc amount
Wk
of money.
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 Production: students will produce a report in A4 composed of maximum of 5 pages.
Social implications and trends
Chapter 11: Computer Security and safety and privacy - cont.
 data and information
- Analog and Digital computers
 data coding
- Binary coding
- Conversions of binary to decimal and decimal to binary
 data sources and data types
a. Text
- primary and secondary source
- data types, alphanumeric, numeric, alphabetic,
- Boolean, currency,
- Date-day, month, year.
b. Hypertext –HTM or HTML
c. Graphics
- bit mapped and vector graphics
d. Audio
- MP3, WAV
e. Video – AVI, MPEG
f. Animation – SWF , MOV
 data transmission and data compressions
- Lossy , Lossless compression
 data security
- computer based threats (e-crime)
- information Theft - Unlawful access
- burglary – vandalism - virus - software piracy
- plagiarism- accidental
Wk
12
to
wk
13
Discovering computers
2011
Chap 11: page 556-577
Classwork: Exercises in Chapter 4 in GK. Powers
(to be provided by the teacher)
Week 13: discussion
and Task 3
introduction
Chapter 11: Computer Security and safety and privacy - cont.
Basic security methods
Wk
14
to
wk
15
Wk 14
&
wk 18
wk 15
-
- Data encryption
- Correct way of creating a passwords
- Biometric devices
- Firewall
- Waste secured
- Back-up files
- awareness
Computer Care & Safety
- simple physical care of technology
A Clean Machine – the Do’s and Don’t’s in using computer Web based/computer
threats
* Virus-Worm - Trojan horse- rootkit
Wk 14: Start of
Task 3 – collecting
necessary data
needed to
complete task 3
Discovering computers
2011
Chap 11: page 556-599
In class test – 1
period duration
Project work time:
Task 3: ICT Work roles
Time allocation:
10 periods to do in class + 2 period for finalization and submission
Start: Week 14&18 periods
Exam Preparation/ revision
wk 16
Wk 17
SEMESTER 1 ~ FINAL EXAM (10%)
Submission of
wk
Task 3: ICT Work roles – cont. and submission
EXAM RESULT REVISION and END of SEMESTER DOCUMENT FILING(26/5)
Deadline for teachers to submit Sem 1 grades (28/5)
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SAIGON INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE
APPLIED INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
June – November 2014
Suggeste
d time
frame
WEEKS
2B OUTLINE
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

wk
1
Assessments
&
Resources
Yr 12 STAGE 2B COURSE OUTLINE

CONTENTS FOCUS

Introduce students to the 2BAIT course requirements.
Introduce students to Task 1: Mobile phone theme design.
Outline and assessment items.
Students to brainstorm ideas:
Revise the technology process:
 Investigation – devising – producing – evaluating
Target audiences needs and wants
 Age, gender, religious, moral Issues
 Specific needs and wants of the client etc.
Revise software and file types/revision
exercises
 Bitmap Software (Photoshop – gif,
jpeg, tiff, png, bmp)
 Vector software (Illustrator wmf, ai,
cdr)
 Animation software (Flash, Cool 3D –
swf, fla )
 Audio software (Jam Trax, Home
Studio – mp4, wav)
 Typography
 Creative design principles including:
 Elements of design
No of Assessment
2 TASKS in class
4 PRACTICE TEST
3 ACTUAL TRiAL WACE
TEST
Submit:
Brainstorm sheet
1st Wednesday:
Practice Test 12:
2 periods
Fri / Thu: Test 13
Appraisal
Week 2 to week 3: Revision for Categories of Software, classification of hardware and importance of Elements and principles of design
In this week, students will be revising on the software categories as well as how the elements and principles of design is applied to the production
projects.
 Revise software and file types/revision exercises
Creative application of information design
Skills Portfolio:
 Typography
principles
Software
 Creative design principles including:
a specified target audience including:
exercises
 balance—symmetry, asymmetry, radial
 intent/purpose - content
 proportion
 presentation medium
Submit:
 dominance
 aesthetics
Clarification and
wk
 harmony/unity/proximity
 relevant language and terminology
design brief

Elements
of
design
including:

typography
2
 space—positive and negative.
creative design principles including:
 Texture - color - line
 balance—symmetry, asymmetry, radial
 alignment/position
 proportion - dominance
2nd Wednesday :
 shape/form
 harmony/unity/proximity
Practice Test 13: 2
elements of design including:

Technology processes in the workplace
periods
 space—positive and negative
 texture - color
Fri / Thu: Test 13
 line - alignment/position
Appraisal
 shape/form
The nature, forms and transfer of digital data
Skills Portfolio:
Applications and systems software
Software
 Software skills/revision exercises
 describe the application/use of common ICT
exercises
 Common ICT business software including descriptions
business software including descriptions,
&descriptions
 Outlook, Excel, word processing, database, Office etc.
wk
examples and use of:
 Legal acquisition of hardware/software
 personal information managers i.e.
3
 license types: freeware, shareware, proprietary—have
Outlook,
you purchased a legal copy/license of the software?
 presentation software ,word processing,
 Warranty and technical support
spreadsheets basic formulas/charting, flat file
3rd Wednesday:
databases
No Practice Test:  business Office Suites i.e. MS Office, Open
Introduction to
Office
Task 1: Trends
 online office applications i.e. Google
and issues of ICT
applications
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 Online forms for data collection.
Project work time:
wk
4
to
wk
5
Submit:
Task 1: Trends and issues of ICT – in class project
Time allocation: 10 periods to do in class + 2 period for
finalization and submission
Start: 1st meeting of Wk 4th to Last Meeting of Wk 5th.
To Do: Planning – Investigate – Report production – Response
To Record: Production & Response
Teacher: to print Final task at the Due date
See assessment folder: Students Drive => S\\AITYr122B for
details
The impact of ICT on individuals, communities, and environments

describe the impacts of business technologies on work
expectations and lifestyles:
 mobile technology devices on business e.g.
notebooks, mobile and smart phones, PDA’s
 24/7 communication expectations

analyse the impacts and effects of local and national ICT
structures on the flow of information to specific
communities and environments:
Wk
 mobile phone networks
6
 internet/broadband
 wireless technologies
 Internet cafes and libraries.

Wk
7
Personal uses and impacts of mobile phone technology.
 Communications, multimedia, WiFi, organisers, net
access etc.
 Internet cafes and libraries
 Mobile technology applications examined
 mobile phone networks
 internet/broadband
 wireless technologies
input/output devices e.g. Bluetooth, USB, wireless, infrared

Design and acquisition of hardware and
software
 introduction to the following factors when
purchasing/acquiring hardware/software in a
business environment:
 cost versus benefits in a business
environment
 ergonomic requirements e.g.
workstations. Does the equipment
meet Occupational Safety and Health
requirements?
Past and emerging trends in ICT
examine the emergence of electronic

commerce and global networks:
 banking—past (counter banking) to
current (online banking),
 paying bills—past (paying by cheque)
to current (BPay)
 business accounts—past (account
ledgers and books) to current
(accounting software)

investigate effects of business globalisation
design and manufacture of information
products in different countries:
 Outsourcing of ICT products—define,
examples, advantages/disadvantages.
Hardware components and functions

define networking concepts:
 physical transmission media (network
cable and wireless connection)
 basic network components e.g.
server, router, modem, network card
 security of networks i.e. firewalls,
passwords

describe connection issues relating to the
following components:
 input/output devices e.g. Bluetooth,
USB, wireless, infrared
 communication device
e.g. PDA, mobile phone.
1st week:
Design ideas
Sketches and
notes
2nd week:
Evaluation +
Finalization &
Printing Produced
Report
6th Wednesday:
Task 1 Review /
Appraisal
7th Wednesday:
No Practice Test
– Lessons to
prepare students
for Task 2:
Getting mobile
Hardware components and functions (in mobile technology)
 define networking concepts:
 physical transmission media (network cable and
wireless connection)
 basic network components e.g. server, router, modem,
network card
 security of networks i.e. firewalls, passwords
Values, ethics and inclusivity
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Wk
8

examine ethical issues related to the use of technologies
within business:
 identity theft e.g. phishing, pharming
 piracy i.e. software
 breach of intellectual property i.e. unauthorized use
of programming code
 breach of copyright e.g. illegal file sharing, bootleg
recordings, screener DVD’s, plagiarism
 security issues i.e. hackers
 discuss the impacts of the global digital divide on
business e.g. e-commerce — paying bills online,
online shopping
Mobile technology issues
 cost versus benefits in a business
environment ergonomic
 requirements e.g. mobile technology
and office workstations. Does the
equipment meet Occupational Health
and Safety requirements (radiation,
hands free etc.)
 investigate the impact of ICT use within
a business organization:
 ICT code of conduct i.e. appropriate use
of equipment and ethical use of
company information, email and
internet usage, proxy server logs
 introduction to company liability in
terms of:
 Occupational Safety and Health
employee privacy
Project work time:
Wk 10th
Wk
9
Task 2: Getting mobile – in class project
Time allocation: 10 periods to do in class + 2 period for
finalization and submission
Start: 1st meeting of Wk 9th to Last Meeting of Wk 10th.
to
To Do: Planning – Investigate – Report production – Response
To Record: Production & Response
Wk
10
Teacher: to print Final task at the Due date
Examine ethical issues related to the use of
technologies (mobile technologies) within
business:
 identity theft e.g. phishing, pharming
 piracy i.e. software
 breach of intellectual property i.e.
unauthorized use of programming code
 breach of copyright e.g. illegal file
sharing, bootleg recordings, screener
DVD’s, plagiarism
 security issues i.e. hackers
See assessment folder: Students Drive => S\\AITYr122B for
details
8th Wednesday:
Practice Test 14:
2 periods
Thu / Fri : Test
14 Appraisal
Submit:
1st week:
Design ideas
sketches and
notes
2nd week:
Evaluation +
Finalization &
Printing Produced
Report and the
product
Submit: Task 2
Getting Mobile
presentation
Careers, work and jobs


Wk
11





Wk 12

demonstrate an awareness of training opportunities in
relevant business software
investigation of alternative career pathways for business
employment e.g. data entry and operator, digital accounts
Show an understanding of multi-skilling.
Software skills/revision exercises
Focus on: Website Evaluation + Elements & Principles if Design
13th Wednesday: Practice WACE Test 1 : 3 hours
Practice WACE Test 1 Appraisal – 2 periods:
Review for Trial Wace
11th Wednesday:
Task 2 Review /
Appraisal
12th Wednesday:
Practical test 15 :
2 periods
Common ICT business software including descriptions
Outlook, Excel, word processing, database, Office etc.
Legal acquisition of hardware/software
 License types: freeware, shareware, proprietary—have
you purchased a legal copy/license of the software?
Warranty and technical support.
Review for Trial Wace
Wk
13
Work environments and legislation
 investigate the impact of ICT use within a
business organisation:
 ICT code of conduct i.e. appropriate use of
equipment and ethical use of company
information, email and internet usage,
proxy server logs
 introduction to company liability in terms of:
 Occupational Safety and Health
 Employee privacy.
Thu / Fri :
:Practice test 15
Appraisal
Test Structure: Practice WACE Test 1
Time Allocation: 180 minutes:
Section 1: Multiple choice – 20 min - 1st meeting
Section 2: Short Question - 45 min – 1 period
Section 3: Extended Question – 55 min - Wednesday
Section 4 : Production – 1 hr – last meeting
Test Structure: Practice WACE Test 2
Time Allocation: 75 minutes:
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Wk
14
Focus on: Social and Ethical issues of ICT
14th
Wednesday: Practice WACE Test 2 : 75 minutes
Section 2: Short Question - 30 min – 1 period
Section 3: Extended Question – 45 min - Wednesday
Practice WACE Test 2 Appraisal – 2 periods:
Wk
15
Review for Trial Wace
Test Structure: Practice WACE Test 1
Time Allocation: 75 minutes
15th Wednesday: Practice WACE Test 3 : 75 minutes
Section 4 : Production – 75 min - Wednesday
Focus on : Production Part – Drawing + Evaluation
Wk 16
Wk 17
Wk
18
Wk 19
to
Wk 23
Trial WACE
School year Assessment Appraisal / revision
DUE: TRIAL WACE RESULTS
Teachers Submission for Sem 2 Grades
END of SCHOOL YEAR
WACE EXAM 2014 STAGE 2AB
Teachers PD
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