Module 1 – Concepts of Information and Communication Technology (ICT)

In this module you can learn about different parts of a computer, as well as some of the key concepts of Information and Communication Technology (ICT), such as those relating to networks and security:

– Understand what hardware is, know about factors that affect computer performance and know about the peripheral devices.
– Understand what software is and give examples of common applications software and operating system software.
– 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.
– Recognise the important security issues associated with using computers.
– Recognise the important legal issues in relation to copyright and data protection associated with using computers.

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Materials on basic computer e-education
published on ITdesk.info

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Video materials:

ICT concepts presentation > view presentation

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Notes:

Basic concepts of Information and Communication Technology (ICT): Link

 

Handbook:

Module 1 – Basic concepts of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) > Link

Sample exercise and exercise solution:

Concepts of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) – exercise  > Link

Concepts of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) – exercise solution  > Link

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Quizzes:

Module 1 – Basic concepts of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) – quiz 1 > start the quiz

Module 1 – Basic concepts of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) – quiz 2 > start the quiz

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Additional material – external links:

More on ergonomics find out from  Wikipedia at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_factors_and_ergonomics

More on computer hardware find out from  Wikipedia at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computer_hardware

More on computer software find out from  Wikipedia at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Software

More on computer security, also known as cybersecurity or IT security find out from  Wikipedia at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computer_security

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Proofreading: Ana Kedves

ISBN: 978-953-56758-7-7