AD14: Information Communication Technology

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Curriculum
  • 8 Sections
  • 37 Lessons
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TOPIC 3
23 Lessons
  1. COMPUTER HARDWARE - MR MAINA EVENING CLASS NOTES
  2. 17TH SEP TOPIC: COMPUTER HARDWARE(MR. JOSEPH, DAY CLASS)
  3. 18TH SEP TOPIC: EVOLUTION OF COMPUTER HARDWARE(MR. DICKSON, EVENING CLASS)
  4. COMPUTER HARDWARE-MR JOSEPH NOTES
  5. 22ND SEP TUE(DAY CLASS) BY MR. JOSEPH - SUBTOPIC: STORAGE DEVICES, MEMORY DEVICES
  6. 24TH SEP THUR(DAY CLASS) BY MR. JOSEPH - TOPIC 3: COMPUTER HARDWARE(SUBTOPIC: TYPES OF SECONDARY STORAGE DEVICES
  7. 24TH SEP THUR(EVENING CLASS) BY MR. MAINA - TOPIC: COMPUTER HARDWARE COMPONENTS
  8. 25TH SEP FRI (EVENING CLASS) BY MR. DICKSON - TOPIC: COMPUTER HARDWARE COMPONENT
  9. 1ST OCT THUR( EVENING CLASS) BY MR. DICKSON - TOPIC: HARDWARE COMPONENTS
  10. 2ND OCT FRI(EVENING CLASS) BY MR. MOSES - TOPIC: OPERATING SYSTEMS
  11. 6TH OCT TUE(DAY CLASS) BY MR. JOSEPH - TOPIC 5: OPERATING SYSTEM SOFTWARE
  12. 8TH OCT THUR( DAY CLASS) BY MR. JOSEPH - TOPIC 6: COMPUTER NETWORKS
  13. 8TH OCT THUR(EVENING CLASS) BY MR. DICKSON - TOPIC:COMPUTER SOFTWARE
  14. NOTES- classification of computer software by Mr Joseph
  15. 13TH OCT TUE( DAY CLASS) BY MR. JOSEPH - SUBTOPIC: TYPES OF TOPOLOGIES
  16. 15TH OCT THUR(DAY CLASS) BY MR. JOSEPH - SUBTOPIC:COMPOUND TOPOLOGIES
  17. 15TH OCT THUR(EVENING CLASS) BY MR. DICKSON - TOPIC: COMPUTER HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE REVISION
  18. 16TH OCT FRI(EVENING CLASS) BY MR. DICKSON - TOPIC: COMPUTER NETWORKING
  19. COMPUTER NETWORKS -NOTES-MR JOSEPH
  20. 22ND OCT THUR(DAY CLASS) BY MR. JOSEPH - TOPIC 7: DATA SECURITY AND CONTROL
  21. 22ND OCT THUR(EVENING CLASS) BY MR. DICKSON - SUBTOPIC: COMMUNICATION CHANNELS
  22. 23RD OCT FRI(EVENING CLASS) BY MR. DICKSON - TOPIC: INTERNET
  23. 27TH OCT TUE(DAY CLASS) BY MR. JOSEPH - TOPIC 8: INTERNET AND E-COMMERCE

Information Communication Technology (ICT) equips learners with essential knowledge and practical skills in the use of computers and digital technologies. The course covers basic computer operations, word processing, spreadsheets, databases, presentations, internet and email applications, information management, and computer security. It prepares learners to effectively use ICT tools in academic, business, and workplace environments.

CONTEXT:

  • Introduction to ICT
  • ICT overview
  • Types of ICTs
  • Information centres
  • Uses of ICT in business
  • Impact of ICT in society
  • Computer systems
  • Overview of a computer system
  • Evolution of computers
  • Elements of a computer system
  • Computer hardware
  • Overview
  • Input devices
  • Main memory
  • Processing devices
  • Output devices
  • Storage devices
  • Communication devices
  • Factors that determine the processing power of a computer
  • Selection and acquisition of computer hardware
  • Computer software
  • Overview of computer software
  • System software
  • Utility software
  • Application software
  • Proprietary versus open source software
  • Computer programming languages
  • Selection and acquisition of computer software
  • Introduction to operating systems
  • Overview of an operating system
  • Functions of an operating system
  • Types of operating systems
  • Computer booting
  • Selection and acquisition of operating systems
  • Computer files
  • Elements of a computer file
  • Types of computer files
  • Basic file design and storage
  • File organisation
  • File access methods
  • File security
  • Overview of application packages
  • Word processing
  • Features of a word processor
  • Formatting and editing text
  • Creating and formatting tables
  • Spreadsheets
  • Features of a spreadsheet program
  • Formatting and editing spreadsheet
  • Formulas and functions
  • Charts and graphs
  • Presentation software
  • Features of a presentation program
  • Typing and formatting text in slide
  • Slide show
  • Computerised accounting software
  • Features of accounting software
  • Capturing data
  • Overview of information systems
  • Systems overview
  • Information systems
  • Components of an information system
  • Role of information systems in an organisation
  • Classification of information systems
  • Types of information systems
  • Overview of information systems security and controls
  • Computer networks
  • Computer networks concepts
  • Computer network hardware and software
  • Data transmission media
  • Types of computer networks
  • Benefits and challenges of networking
  • The Internet
  • Introduction to the Internet
  • Internet services – emails, www, instant messaging
  • Internet connectivity
  • Searching for information on the internet
  • Impact of internet on society
  • Emerging issues and trends

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