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HCS135 Module Outline

The document outlines a module on information technology that covers an overview of basic IT concepts, computer hardware, software, networks, the internet, security and ethical challenges. It also describes practical sessions where students will be taught applications like MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and how to use Google Classroom including features like the stream, announcements, assignments, calendar integration and drive folders.

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HCS135 Module Outline

The document outlines a module on information technology that covers an overview of basic IT concepts, computer hardware, software, networks, the internet, security and ethical challenges. It also describes practical sessions where students will be taught applications like MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and how to use Google Classroom including features like the stream, announcements, assignments, calendar integration and drive folders.

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MODULE OUTLINE

SECTION A- INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

OVERVIEW OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (IT)


- Definition of basic terms: data; information; program; information technology
- Computers:
- Advantages of computers
- Computer uses
- Different types of computers systems
- Computer generation

COMPUTER HARDWARE
- Definition of computer hardware
- Types of input devices
- Types of output devices
- Types of storage devices
- Computer ports
- Computer memory

COMPUTER SOFTWARE
- Definition of computer software
- Types of computer software
- Factors to consider before buying computer software

COMPUTER NETWORKS
- Reasons for networking
- Types of networks
- Hardware requirements for networking
- Network topologies
- Factors t consider when selecting a network topology

INTERNET
- Internet terminology
- Uses of the internet
- Limitations of the internet
- Information browsing
- Services of the internet
- Types of internet connection
- Requirements for connecting to the internet

SECURITY AND ETHICAL CHALLENGES IN IT


- Security challenges associate with IT
- Ethical issues associated with information technology
- administrative control
- societal implication

PRACTICAL SESSIONS

Students will be taught on how to use the following applications:

MS-Word

MS-Excel

MS- Powerpoint

GOOGLE CLASS

- First Login
- Join a Class with a Class Code
- Student’s View: The Stream
- Student’s View: Announcements & Questions
- Student’s View: Assignments
- Student’s View: Turn In Assignments
- Student’s View: Assignment Details
- Student’s View: Unsubmit Assignments
- Student’s View: All Assignments
- Google Calendar Integration
- Google Drive Folders
- Google Classroom Navigation:
- Google Classroom Homepage:

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