Information Technology (Grade 7) By Dr. Ricardo R. Neil – Private Classes
RATIONALE
Information Technology (IT) continues to evolve in response to the need for more efficient techniques to manage the significantly increased volume and sophistication of the knowledge reservoir of mankind. It merges the study of Computer Science, Information and Communications Technology (ICT) and Office Automation. It involves the collection, processing, storage, retrieval, and dissemination of information, and impacts both work and social activities. The evolution of the field of Information Technology continues at a rapid pace. New technologies are constantly emerging and existing ones become obsolete soon after they appear. The rapid advances in technology undoubtedly have a profound effect on information technology education and, as such, Information Technology curricula must be refreshed to remain relevant.
AIMS
The syllabus aims to:
- prepare students to function effectively in a dynamic technological era;
- promote the development of computer-related skills for application to real-life situations;
- prepare students to use information technology responsibly;
- facilitate the development and application of problem-solving and other twenty-first century skills;
- provide a foundation for post-secondary education; and,
- prepare students for suitable employment.
Lessons
- Basic Rules
- Basic maintenance of computers
- Identification of different types of computers – laptops, palmtops, notebooks, PC, mainframe, supercomputer
- Identify computer hardware and software – input devices, output devices, storage devices, operating systems software, application software
- Computer viruses and their effects
- Advantages and disadvantages of using computers
- Internet and email
- Shut down windows
- Use of mouse – right clicking
- Start and short cut menu
- Date, time and volume settings
- A, C and D drives
- Files and folders
- Searching for files and folders
- Files and folders in different storage devices
- Display and restore file folders
- Printing using options
- Loading a word processor using start menu and icon
- Auto shapes icon
- Insert symbols and pictures
- Insert text
- Keyboard keys
- Tab, scroll, insert
- Composition and letters
- View on menu bar
- Tools and scroll bars
- C Drive (Hard disk) – save and open commands Office Button/File menu
- Compact disk,, pen drives
- Shift and Arrows
- Mouse
- Spelling and grammar
- Text manipulation – cutting and pasting, copying and pasting, changing case, finding and replacing words
- Tables - Adjusting Row Height and Column Width
- Format Review: Italics, font (type, size and colour), alignment
- Manual and computerized spreadsheets
- Spreadsheets
- Spreadsheets
- Spreadsheet structure; columns, rows, column headings, row headings
- Spreadsheets 1
- Spreadsheet software
- Spreadsheet software
- Entering data in a spreadsheet
- Insert rows, columns, worksheet
- Delete rows, columns, worksheet
- Adjust row height , column width
- Rename a Worksheet
- Inserting, Deleting and Adjusting Rows and Columns in a Spreadsheet
- Block / highlight specific cells
- Create a line and pie chart/graph
- Create a line graph
- Choosing the right type of chart
- Spreadsheet Project
- Spreadsheet Project No. 2
- Presentation Program using keyboard
- Drawing and saving
- Presentations using slides
- Pictures from various sources
- Opening, saving and editing presentation
- Formatting: background colour, font and size
- Slide advance methods e.g. mouse click, set time, sound effects
- Design templates
- Slide show presentation