Aims of the course
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Understanding the Language
Parts of the Computer
Useful Words
Turn On - Work Safely
First Assessment

Word Processing
Second Assessment

DeskTop Publishing
Third Assessment

Why We Use IT
Fourth Assessment

Health & Safety
Fifth Assessment

Understanding The Internet
Sixth Assessment

Surfing The Net
Why Use The Net
(Eighth Assessment)

Getting on EMail

Student Evaluation

Aims of the Course

Additional Learning Resources

Technical Specifications

The aims of the course are:

1. To provide an introductory course of study for students who want to learn some basic computing skills and knowledge.
2. To develop a greater awareness and understanding of the Internet. The Computers Don't Bite course is accredited through the National Open College Network Credit Value 1 at Level 1.

Below is an outline of the course.

Learning Outcomes Assessment Criteria
On completion of the Computers Don't Bite the learner will be able to: The learner has achieved the learning outcomes because s/he can:
1. Understand IT Terminology 1.1 Use basic IT Terminology correctly
2. Prepare and input data 2.1 Demonstrate use of on/off switch, monitor, keyboard and mouse
2.2 Demonstrate use of clicking, double clicking, drop down menus
2.3 Enter information into given locations following standard conventions
3. Process data 3.1 Use basic IT functions suitable to a given task to edit & organise information
4. Present data 4.1 Present information on screen in specified formats to satisfy requirements of a specified task
5. Understand the use of WP, DTP and Computer Graphics 5.1 Outline the key features of WP, DTP & Computer Graphics
6. Show awareness of the uses of IT and its effects 6.1 Identify three reasons for using IT
7. Apply safe working practices 7.1 Use a computer in a safe & comfortable way following guidelines for: posture; eye strain; environmental safety; lighting; static; stress
8. Understand computer terminology 8.1 Use basic IT terminology correctly
9. Understand the facilities provided by the Internet 9.1 Outline the key features of e-mail and the WWW
9.2 Use the Internet to send an e-mail
9.3 Use the Internet to enter a Web site address
10. Outline the use made of the Internet 10.1 Identify the uses of the Internet in various environments