Introduction
In this unit you will learn about:
Theory:
- 1.1 Type of Computers
- 1.2 Hardware and Software
- 1.3 The main components of a computer
- 1.4 Operating systems
- 1.5 The impact of emerging technologies
- 1.6 Using a Computer system to communicate
Practical:
- 1.7 document production: entering and editing data from different sources
- 1.8 Internet research
- 1.9 Creating a newsletter
- 1.10 Communication
Why this unit matters
ICT influences what we do, how we travel, how we communicate, and how we shop. In offices and in school people are using computers. While on the move, we use handheld devices. You may notice goods being scanned at the supermarket or a car attached to a machine that monitors the performance of it’s engine.
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