Operate a computer

1. Operate a computer

2. P&P4EL Information technology P&P4EL Data P&P4EL IT Department P&P4EL Computers Operate a computer Topics Modules Notional Hours 12 12 32 24 80 RE413 Impact of information technology RE413 The information technology department RE413 Basic computer system operation RE413 Data storage Total Notional Hours

3. Critical Cross-field Outcomes Identify and solve problems Work effectively with others Communicate effectively Organise and manage myself and my activities Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information Use science and technology effectively and critically Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems Use mathematics Learner and societal development US: 7786 Operate a computer RE413 Impact of information technology Be able to arrange a computer workstation according to own ergonomics Understand the importance of ergonomic computer workstations Understand how IT is currently restructuring society and values in society Understand impact of IT on aspects such as privacy, intellectual property rights and the information explosion Understand the integration of different “IT” fields and the future technological expectations

4. Notional Hours 12 Topic Specification: RE413 Impact of information technology Learning Activities Assignment Description Topic assessment criteria Use Multi media WHAT • The assessor will observe and confirm that learners: • Understand the integration of different “IT” fields and the future technological expectations • Understand impact of IT on aspects such as privacy, intellectual property rights and the information explosion • Understand how IT is currently restructuring society and values in society • Understand the importance of ergonomic computer workstations • Are able to arrange a computer workstation according to own ergonomics Group discussion to identify the role of IT in the world Attend a short lecture in the computer centre where the importance of ergonomic computer workstations will be discussed and demonstrated. Self Study Plant investigation Collect Information Media search Expert demonstration HOW Attend lectures • In a facilitated group discussion learners should identify: • the integration of different “IT” fields and future technological expectations • the impact of IT on aspects such as privacy, intellectual property rights and the information explosion • how IT is currently restructuring society and values in society • Learners write a short report to indicate their understanding of the subject • In the computer centre, the importance of ergonomic computer workstations will be discussed and demonstrated • Given a computer workstation, each learner has to set it up according to good ergonomic practice for him- / herself Group Discussions List / tabulate Case studies Analyse, plan and make decisions Use checklists Develop recommendations Job assignment Make presentation Complete documents Execute, test and evaluate Draft a report Practical test

5. Critical Cross-field Outcomes Identify and solve problems Work effectively with others Communicate effectively Organise and manage myself and my activities Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information Use science and technology effectively and critically Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems Use mathematics Learner and societal development US: 7786 Operate a computer RE413 The information technology department Understand the level of integration of IT systems at work Understand the integration possibilities of IT systems Understand the goals, structure and role of the IT department at work Understand what IT applications are employed at work Understand the terminology used in the information technology field

6. Notional Hours 12 Topic Specification: RE413 The information technology department Learning Activities Assignment Description Topic assessment criteria Use Multi media WHAT • The assessor will observe and confirm that learners: • Understand the terminology used in the information technology field • Understand what IT applications are employed at work • Understand the goals, structure and role of the IT department at work • Understand the integration possibilities of IT systems • Understand the actual level of integration of IT systems at work Individuals or group obtain information on the functioning of the IT Department and visit to the IT Department. Self Study Field visits Collect Information Media search HOW Interview experts Attend lectures Group Discussions • Through self- and/or group interviews, learners have to find out and: • list and describe the most used IT-terms in the company • list what IT applications are used and by whom it is used • describe the goals, structure and role of the IT department • list the integration possibilities of IT systems in a working environment • explain the level of integration of IT systems at work and future plans / ideas • Compile a portfolio with the abovementioned information for assessment by the facilitator. List / tabulate Describe Analyse, plan and make decisions Use checklists Develop recommendations Job assignment Make presentation Complete documents Execute, test and evaluate Draft a report Complete a questionnaire

7. Critical Cross-field Outcomes Identify and solve problems Work effectively with others Communicate effectively Organise and manage myself and my activities Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information Use science and technology effectively and critically Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems Use mathematics Learner and societal development US: 7786 Operate a computer RE413 Basic computer system operation Understand different software applications, their uses and interaction Be able to perform computer operating system functions Be able to maintain the hardware components of a personal computer Be able to operate the hardware components of a personal computer Understand typical PC hardware configurations, components and capabilities

8. Notional Hours 32 Topic Specification: RE413 Basic computer system operation Learning Activities Assignment Description Topic assessment criteria Use Multi media WHAT • The assessor will observe and confirm that learners: • Understand typical PC hardware configurations, components and capabilities • Are able to operate the hardware components of a personal computer • Are able to maintain the hardware components of a personal computer • Are able to perform computer operating system functions • Understand different software applications, their uses and interaction Attend a lecture and demonstration of basic computer system operation in the computer centre. Self Study Plant investigation Collect Information Media search HOW Expert demonstration Attend lectures • Facilitate a discussion and demonstration of typical PC hardware configurations, components and capabilities, the basic operation and maintaining of a computer, operating system functions and different software. • The learners have to demonstrate their ability to: • operate and maintain the hardware components of a personal computer • perform computer operating system functions and • explain different software applications, their uses and interaction Group Discussions Summarise Case studies Analyse, plan and make decisions Use checklists Develop recommendations Job assignment Make presentation Complete documents Execute, test and evaluate Draft a report Practical test

9. Critical Cross-field Outcomes Identify and solve problems Work effectively with others Communicate effectively Organise and manage myself and my activities Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information Use science and technology effectively and critically Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems Use mathematics Learner and societal development US: 7786 Operate a computer RE413 Data storage Understand the danger of computer viruses and methods of limiting the risks associated with viruses Be able to implement a properly structured storage system Be able to manage computer storage systems Understand memory and storage devices employed on a PC

10. Notional Hours 24 Topic Specification: RE413 Data storage Learning Activities Assignment Description Topic assessment criteria Use Multi media WHAT • The assessor will observe and confirm that learners: • Understand memory and storage devices employed on a PC • Are able to manage computer storage systems • Are able to implement a properly structured storage system • Understand the danger of computer viruses and methods of limiting the risks associated with viruses Attend combined lectures and demonstration of computer data storage. Learners use exercises to hone their skills. Learners invoke anti-virus software to secure data storage devices Self Study Plant investigation Collect Information Media search Expert demonstration HOW Attend lectures • Learners receive a combined lecture and demonstration on: • memory and storage devices employed on a computer • the danger and removal of computer viruses and methods of limiting the risks associated with viruses • Learners solve a number of practical exercises to improve their file handling skills • Learners have to demonstrate their practical ability to: • Create folders and sub-folders and copy and move files between these folders • Create and manage files (properly name) into a system of folders and sub-folders • Operate anti-virus software Group Discussions Summarise Case studies Analyse, plan and make decisions Use checklists Develop recommendations Job assignment Make presentation Complete documents Execute, test and evaluate Draft a report Practical test