ICT



=[|ICT Specialist]= [|ICTspecialist.com] (c)1999-2005 [|David Hellam] = =

Educational Resources for Teaching and Learning ICT
=Extra ICT Notes - to Help With Revision= Each sheet gives a simple summary of some of the important points to remember about a topic - along with a few short questions that will help you to explain what you have found out.

ICT Basics

 * [|Hardware and software:] What is a computer?
 * [|Networks:] What is a network, and what can they help us do?
 * [|Applications software:] What is a computer application?
 * [|Operating systems:] What is systems software?

Applications of ICTs

 * [|Database software:] What is a database?
 * [|Desktop Publishing (DTP):] What is DTP and how is it used?

Social Effects of ICTs
 =PowerPoint Files=
 * [|The Social impact of ICT in the workplace:] How has ICT changed the way people work?
 * [|The Social impact of ICT in the home:] How has ICT changed the way people communicate and spend their leisure time?
 * [|The Social impact of the Internet:] How has the Internet affected your life?
 * [|Security issues:] Some notes on protecting your computer.

Applications of ICT
A selection of PowerPoint files to help you review the ICT skills you need. **Note:** it is best to right-click and //Save Target as:// onto your own hard disk - then open the file.
 * [|Charting:] How to use Microsoft Excel to draw and format a chart.
 * [|Animation:] How to use Microsoft PowerPoint to animate your presentations.
 * [|HTML and FrontPage:] Use Microsoft FrontPage to create and edit html files.
 * [|Interactive PowerPoint:] Use Microsoft PowerPoint to write interactive fiction. [|Example] - a simple adventure written as a PowerPoint kiosk application.
 * [|CAD:] A brief outline covering computer aided design.

Social Effects of ICT

 * [|Telecommuting:] A look at the issues involved with teleworking.
 * [|A Data-processing Department:] An organisational chart showing how a data-processing department could be made up.
 * [|The Electronic Office:] Some extra notes on issues related to the electronic office.
 * [|Health and Safety:] An overview of some of the issues related to ICT re: health and safety.

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IT Theory
[|Revise ICT] A selection of ICT topics and games. [|Didcot Girls School Revision Notes] Comprehensive revison notes and quizzes on a wide range of topics suitable for GCSE Information Technology courses. [|ICT GCSE] A selection of IT-related games and activities for GCSE students. [|BBC Bytesize Information Technology] Revision notes and tests (with useful feedback) for GCSE students.

Keyboarding
[|learn2type] Simple online typing tutor. Test your keyboarding speed and accuracy. There are 5 sites currently recommended for students. [|ICTspecialist.com] (c)1999-2005 [|David Hellam] =Handling Information=

Spreadsheet Theory

 * [|Spreadsheet - the Disney Novelty Shop] - a structured spreadsheet theory question.
 * [|Spreadsheet - Big Pencils] - a structured spreadsheet theory question.
 * [|Spreadsheet - Student Grades] - a structured spreadsheet theory question.
 * [|Spreadsheet - Dairy Princess] - a structured spreadsheet theory question.

Spreadsheet Practicals

 * [|Spreadsheet - the Accessory Store] - a structured spreadsheet practical assignment.
 * [|Spreadsheet - the Cereal Survey] - a structured spreadsheet practical assignment.
 * [|Spreadsheet - Student Grades] - a structured spreadsheet practical assignment.
 * [|Spreadsheet - Sponsored Events] - a structured spreadsheet practical assignment.

Database Theory

 * [|Database - Travel Agent] - a structured database theory question.
 * [|Database - Corporate College] - a structured database theory question.
 * [|Database - the Disney Novelty Shop] - a structured database theory question.

Other Theory
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