The Basics of Working with a Computer: expected outcomes |
Pupils will: |
use the basic, standard functions of computers and their most common peripheries,respect safety rules when working with hardware and software, and proceed in an informed manner if a defect occurs,protect data from damage, loss or misuse. |
Subject matter: |
basic concepts for working with information – information, information sources, information institutions,structure, functioning and description of computers and peripheral equipment,operating systems and their basic functions, introduction to file formats (doc, gif),multi-media use of computers,simple computer maintenance, procedures for addressing common problems with hardware and software,principles of work safety and prevention of health risks related to the long-term use of computer technology. |
Information Searching and Communication: expected outcomes |
Pupils will: |
use simple and appropriate ways of searching for information on the Internet,search for information on web portals, in libraries and in databases,communicate using the Internet and other common communication equipment. |
Subject matter: |
the social flow of information (generation, transfer, transformation, processing, dissemination),basic means of communication (e-mail, chat, telephone),methods and tools for information retrieval, formulating search requests on the Internet, search attributes. |
Information Processing and Application: expected outcomes |
Pupils will: |
work with text and pictures in text and graphic editors. |
Subject matter: |
basic functions of text and graphic editors. |