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Our modern world is driven by and strongly dependent on computers and other information and communication technologies. In our daily lives, we heavily rely on computers not only for our work, but also to socialise and communicate with each other as well as to support our learning and studying. The aims of this unit are to introduce computers and to provide a foundation for how to understand and use them in different contexts. This is done through a combination of both, theoretical as well as practical elements.
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Look around your room and identify the various computer devices and components. Can you identify all components by name? Now turn on your computer or mobile device and identify all its software components, including the operating software. Write your answers down in your learning journal.
Create a new word document and write down your reflections on this unit so far. Which has been the most important new thing you learned? Was there anything that you already knew before starting this course? Use different styles and font sizes in your text. Perform a spelling and grammar check and save your document.
Create a brief presentation about your community and local environment. Use different fonts and animations and external images. For example, you could insert a map of your community or some photos of the environment. You could even record some audio while walking around your community and uploading that to the slides. Remember to save your presentation when you’re done.
Enter the following data about wildlife sightings into the columns and rows of an Excel spreadsheet:
Wildlife September October November December Annual Total
Fishing Cat 0 0 1 0
Crocodile 4 3 2 1
Otter 1 2 0 1
Use a simple formula to calculate the annual total for each animal species. Then select the data and create a chart showing the wildlife sightings each month.
Digital computers are used for many of our daily activities and therefore helps to make our lives better. However, digital computers can also be used in harmful ways. Digital ethics is concerned with the study of how we use digital technologies. It is concerned with the standards of using computers and developing rules, guidelines, and good practices to minimise or eliminate harmful actions towards others, our communities and societies, and the environment.
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What did you imagine under the concepts of digital ethics before studying this section? Are there any misconceptions you had? What is the most important new insight you gained here? Write down your reflections in your learning journal.
Now, after completing this Unit, you will have a basic understanding of the skills you need to use digital devices in a range of settings. You will be familiar with the basic functioning of computers and mobile phones, and able to use a range of software applications used for the most common tasks. You will also have an understanding about the ethics associated with digital technologies, which you should keep in mind while putting your new skills into practice.
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Course reviews
OLAOLUWA Oyebode26 August 2024 2:10
Why is my progress still at 91%?
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Lystra Lara20 April 2024 5:48
Why is my progress bar saying 91% when I have completed everything? Can anyone advice?
Compétences numériques
Mohamed DIAKITE27 February 2024 1:44
Cet autre cours a aussi une importance capitale, puisque rien ne marche actu sans le numérique.
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