CAPS Computer Applications Technology 10 – Leaddership

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CAPS Computer Applications Technology 10

Alabi Arnold

CONTENT AND SCOPE PER TOPIC

Solution Development

Word Processing

Documents
Basic file management
Text, paragraphs and page functions and manipulation
Lists and columns
Graphics, shapes and diagrams
Tables
Formatting and editing
Introduction to review and proofing functions
Basic templates
Introduction to integration
Basic troubleshooting

Spreadsheets

Workbooks and worksheets
Cells, rows, and columns
Formatting and editing
Introduction to calculations
Introduction to formulae and functions
Introduction to charts/ graphs
Introduction to error indicators
Basic file management
Introduction to integration
Basic troubleshooting

Databases (N/A)

Fourth Applications

Presentations
Slide design and layout elements
Editing and formatting
Text and lists
Charts, illustrations and tables
Slide manipulation
Basic custom animation
Slide show
Introduction to integration

Systems Technologies

Introduction to Concepts of Computing

Describe ICTs
General model of a computer
Introduction to data and information
Types of computers
Role of computers
Advantages and disadvantages of computers
ICTs in everyday life – overview and introduction

Hardware (systems unit)

Describing hardware
Hardware components
Ports and connectors
Hardware configuration
I/O devices
Storage devices and media
Processing concepts

Software

Describing software
Software components
Definition and overview of system and application software
Classification of software
Purpose and use of software
Introduction to operating system concepts

Computer Management

Introduction to using computers – working environment and keyboarding
Introduction to files and folders
File Manager
Print management
Adding hardware

Network Technologies

Networks

Introduction to networks and network concepts
Aims and objectives of networks
Advantages and disadvantages of using networks
Types of networks: PAN/HAN
Internet access

Internet Technologies

Internet and WWW

Introduction to the Internet and World Wide Web
Overview of the Internet and WWW
Internet and web addresses
Types of websites
Overview of browsers and search engines
Browsing and searching techniques

Electronic Communications

Introduction to electronic communications
Overview of e-communication
Overview of applications/tools to facilitate electroniccommunications E-mail as a form of e-communication
E-mail software features
Introduction to the use of Internet and e-mail
Netiquette

Information Management

Find and access data and information

Data vs information
Understanding of the problem/ task
Role of questions and questioning – Using questions
Utilising a plan to solve the problem/carry out the task
Types of information sources
Information and data gathering
– Using a questionnaire
– Using one other source

Process data and information

Information vs knowledge
Information sifting
Engaging with information
Tools and techniques for manipulating information
– Make notes and summarise
Ethical use of information
Processing data
– Utilising data questionsData handling
– the role of the spreadsheet

Present solution

Knowledge vs insightUtilising specific software tools to communicate findingsSimple report
Personal understandings
Organise information into logical groupings and flow
Findings/conclusions
Copyright and plagiarism
Acknowledgement

Social Implications

Impact on society

ICTs in everyday life
ICT influence on life and life styles
Influences on life and life styles
Economic reasons for using computers
Communication etiquette
Safe Internet and e-mail use

Legal and ethical and security issues

Ethical use of computers
Basic security concepts
Software piracy
Intellectual property
Licensing
E-mail threats, issues and remedies
Computer criminals

Health and ergonomic issues

Ergonomics to promote health and well-being

Environmental issues

Green computing issues
Environmental issues relating to the use of ICTs