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The document outlines a course curriculum covering various topics in computing. It is divided into 9 sections that will: 1) cover fundamentals of computing including hardware, software, input/output devices and health and safety; 2) teach keyboarding skills; 3) introduce different types of application software; 4) have students apply formatting and editing to documents in word processors, spreadsheets, databases and presentations; 5) prepare business documents like letters, memos and meeting documents; 6) create specialized documents and templates; 7) discuss electronic communication methods; 8) cover document management techniques; and 9) teach about intellectual property, ethics and plagiarism.

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Teaching Contents For Edpm

The document outlines a course curriculum covering various topics in computing. It is divided into 9 sections that will: 1) cover fundamentals of computing including hardware, software, input/output devices and health and safety; 2) teach keyboarding skills; 3) introduce different types of application software; 4) have students apply formatting and editing to documents in word processors, spreadsheets, databases and presentations; 5) prepare business documents like letters, memos and meeting documents; 6) create specialized documents and templates; 7) discuss electronic communication methods; 8) cover document management techniques; and 9) teach about intellectual property, ethics and plagiarism.

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SECTION I

FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPUTING
-Identify types of computers
-Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of computer usage
-Explain the use of the various input devices
-Explain the use of the various output devices
-List various types of storage media and their practical applications
-Distinguish between operating system and application software
-Describe ways of caring for computers and peripherals in the working environment
-Discuss health and safety factors associated with computer use
SECTION II
KEYBOARD MASTERY
-Keyboard in techniques
_posture at the computer
_Use of special keys
-Use of correct spacing after punctuation marks
-Interpret manuscript signs
-Types of headings
-Type script from manuscript using accepted rules
-Applying appropriate language skills to produce a professionally finished document
-Practice kids to type 35 words per limit
SECTION III
INTRODUCTION TO APPLICATION SOFTWARE
-Types of application software
-Purpose of a word processor
-Purpose of spreadsheet
-Purpose of database management system
-Explain the uses of presentation software
-Determine the appropriate software to be used to perform specific tasks
SECTION IV
USE OF APPLICATION SOFTWARE
-Apply appropriate formatting features to enhance specific documents
-Apply editing techniques to prepare documents
-Preparing documents using tabulations
-Creating database using a single table
-Create simple presentations using presentation software
-Integrate information to produce complete documents for dissemination
SECTION V
BUSINESS DOCUMENT PREPARATION
-Identify sizes and orientation of paper
-Identify types of stationery
-Produce letters using the most appropriate styles
-Prepare envelopes and lables
-Prepare correspondence from skeleton notes and various media
-Produce memoranda in various styles
-Prepare documents for meetings
-Manipulate simple graphics for insertion into a document
SECTION VI
SPECIALISED DOCUMENT PREPARATION
-Produce effective and creative display
-Prepare different types of documents
-Create a template for future use
SECTION VII
ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION
-Types of electronic communication
-Explain various features of email
-Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of communication media
-Compare other new and emerging communication technologies
-Discuss file organization methods using email
-Factors to be considered in the selection of communication media
Section VIII
Document Management
-Distinguish between manual and electronic filing system
-Identify types of documents using data processing
-Manipulate electronic filing system
-Explain issues related to the integrity of files
-Discuss issues related to the security of files
-Examine issues related to the retention of files
-Explain methods for tracing document versions
SECTION IX
ETHICS
-Explain the concept intellectual property
-Describe the rights protected by intellectual property laws
-Discuss ethical standards with respect to intellectual property
-Explain the concept of plagiarism

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