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ICDL

Introduction to the Modules


The Modules covered
1. Concepts of Information Technology
2. Using Computers and Managing Files
3. Wordprocessing
4. Spreadsheet
5. Database
6. Presentation
7. Web Browsing and Communication
Module 1 - Concepts of ICT
Understand what hardware is, know about factors that
affect computer performance and know about
peripheral devices.
Understand what software is and give examples of
common applications software and operating system
software.
Understand how information networks are used within
computing, and be aware of the different options to
connect to the Internet.
Module 1 - Concepts of ICT
Understand what Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is
and give examples of its practical applications in everyday life.

Understand health and safety and environmental issues in relation to


using computers.

Recognize important security issues associated with using computers.

Recognize important legal issues in relation to copyright and data


protection associated with using computers.
Module 2 – Using computers and
Managing Files
Use the main features of the operating system including adjusting the
main computer settings and using built-in help features.

Operate effectively around the computer desktop and work effectively


in a graphical user environment.

Know about the main concepts of file management and be able to


efficiently organize files and folders so that they are easy to identify
and find.

Use utility software to compress and extract large files and use anti-
virus software to protect against computer viruses.

Demonstrate the ability to use simple text editing and print tools
available within the operating system.
Module 3 - WordProcessing
Work with documents and save them in different file formats.
Choose built-in options such as the Help function to enhance productivity.

Create and edit small-sized word processing documents that will be ready
to share and distribute.

Apply different formats to documents to enhance them before distribution


and recognize good practice in choosing the appropriate formatting
options.

Insert tables, images and drawn objects into documents.

Prepare documents for mail merge operations.

Adjust document page settings and check and correct spelling before
finally printing documents.
Module 4 - Spreadsheet
• Work with spreadsheets and save them in different file formats.
• • Choose built-in options such as the Help function within the application to
• enhance productivity.
• • Enter data into cells and use good practice in creating lists. Select, sort
and
• copy, move and delete data.
• • Edit rows and columns in a worksheet. Copy, move, delete and
• appropriately rename worksheets.
• • Create mathematical and logical formulas using standard spreadsheet
• functions. Use good practice in formula creation and recognize error values
• in formulas.
• • Format numbers and text content in a spreadsheet.
• • Choose, create and format charts to communicate information
meaningfully.
• • Adjust spreadsheet page settings and check and correct spreadsheet
• content before finally printing spreadsheets.
Module 5 - Database
• Understand what a database is and how it is organized and
operated.
• • Create a simple database and view the database content in
various modes.
• • Create a table, define and modify fields and their properties; enter
and edit
• data in a table.
• • Sort and filter a table or form; create, modify and run queries to
retrieve
• specific information from a database.
• • Understand what a form is and create a form to enter, modify and
delete
• records and data in records.
• • Create routine reports and prepare outputs ready for distribution.
Module 6 - Presentation
• Work with presentations and save them in different file formats.
• • Choose built-in options such as the Help function within the application to
• enhance productivity.
• • Understand different presentation views and when to use them, choose
• different slide layouts and designs.
• • Enter, edit and format text in presentations. Recognize good practise in
• applying unique titles to slides.
• • Choose, create and format charts to communicate information
meaningfully.
• • Insert and edit pictures, images and drawn objects.
• • Apply animation and transition effects to presentations and check and
• correct presentation content before finally printing and giving presentations.
Module 7 – Web Browsing and
Communication
This module has been split into 2 parts

The first part covers the Internet and Web


Browsing

The second part covers communication


using ICT.
Module – 7a – Web Browsing
• Understand what the Internet is and common terms
associated with it. Be
• aware of some security considerations when using the
Internet.
• • Accomplish everyday web browsing tasks including
changing browser
• settings.
• • Search for information and complete and submit web-
based forms.
• • Save web pages and download files from the web.
Copy web content into a
• document.
Module - 7b Communication
• Understand what e-mail is and know some advantages
and disadvantages
• of its use. Be aware of other communication options.
• • Be aware of network etiquette and security
considerations when using
• e-mail.
• • Create, spell check and send e-mail. Reply to and
forward e-mail, handle file
• attachments and print an e-mail.
• • Be aware of ways to enhance productivity when
working with e-mail
• software. Organize and manage e-mail.

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