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ALISON ABC IT Syllabus
Preliminary Introduction: Personal Computer Basics
ABC IT-1: Basic Concepts
Module One: IT Today
Lesson 1: Introduction to IT Overview of Information Technology
Computer Types
Parts of a Computer
Understanding Computer Performance
Lesson 2: Working with IT
Home Computing
Computing at Work
Computers in Society
Lesson 3: The Digital World
The Digital World
E-commerce
E-mail
Lesson 4: Using IT Safely and Protecting the Environment
Creating a Good Workspace
Health and Safety
Protecting the Environment
Lesson 5: Legal Matters in IT
Understanding Copyright
Data Protection
Module Two: The Computer Lesson 1: Computer Hardware
The CPU
Types of Memory
Measuring Memory
Device Types - Input
Device Types - Output
Input and Output Devices
Storage
Lesson 2: Computer Software
Different Types of Software
Operating Systems
Applications
Designing Systems
Lesson 3: Computer Networks
Local and Wide Area Networks
Intranets and Extranets
Internet
Data Transfer
High-Speed Connections
Lesson 4: Maintenance
Hardware Setup
System Software
Resolving Problems
Lesson 5: System Analysis
Device and Task Managers
Drive Icons and Available Storage
Lesson 6: Working Securely
Understanding Security
Viruses
Lesson 7: Starting Up and Using Your Computer
Getting Started
Covering the Basics
Lesson 8: Desktop Management
Icons
Windows
Identifying Your Computer's Properties
Personalising Your Desktop
Lesson 9: File Management
Overview of Files and Folders
Copying, Moving and Deleting Files and Folders
Backing Up Files and Folders
Using the Search Tool
File Compression
Lesson 10: Virus Management
Reviewing Computer Viruses
Identifying Computer Viruses
Scanning for Computer Viruses
Quarantining a Computer Virus
Module Three: The Online World Lesson 1: Getting Started on the Web
Terminology and Concepts
Security
Web Browsers
Adjusting Basic Settings
Cookies and Cache
Lesson 2: Surfing the Web
Surfing the Web
Accessing a Web Address
Web-based Forms
Lesson 3: Searching the Web
Searching the Web
Search Engines
Saving and Downloading a Web Page
Printing a Web Page
Lesson 4: Web Bookmarks
Web Bookmarks
Bookmarking a Web Page
Organising Your Bookmarks
Lesson 5: E-mail
E-mail
Understanding E-mail
Security
Netiquette
E-mail Basics
Adjusting Basic Settings
Lesson 6: Basic Messaging
Basic Messaging
Message Sending
Copying, Moving and Deleting Text
Message Viewing
Message Replying
Using Netiquette and Formatting
Lesson 7: Managing Mail
Managing Mail
Message Management
Lesson 8: Address Books
Address Books
Address Books
Sending Messages to Several Addresses
Print Preparation
ABC IT-2: Applications
Lesson 1: First Steps with Word
First Steps with Word
Getting Started
Saving as Another File Format
Adjusting Basic Settings
Lesson 2: Key Operations
Key Operations
Data Input
Data Selection
Copying, Moving and Deleting Text
Find and Replace
Lesson 3: Applying Formatting
Applying Formatting
Adjusting Text Type, Size, and Colour
Adjusting Text Layout
Formatting Paragraphs
Lesson 4: Finishing a Document
Finishing a Document
Styles and Pagination
Headers and Footers
Lesson 5: Advanced Features
Advanced Features
Using Tables
Working with Images
Adding Shapes
Importing Objects
Lesson 6: Using Mail Merge
Using Mail Merge
Creating a Mail Merge
Lesson 7: Outputs
Overview
Output Preparation
Spelling and Grammar
Lesson 8: Printed Output
Printed Output
Preparing to Print
Lesson 1: First Steps with Excel
First Steps with Excel
Getting Started
Adjusting Basic Settings
Document Exchange
Lesson 2: Key Operations
Key Operations
Data Input
Data Selection
Using the Find Tool
Columns and Rows
Data Sorting
Lesson 3: Introduction to Worksheets
Introduction to Worksheets
Managing Worksheets
Copying, Moving, and Deleting Cells
Freezing and Unfreezing Rows and Columns
Lesson 4: Working with Functions and Formulas
Working with Functions and Formulas
Arithmetic and Logical Formulas
Functions
Lesson 5: Formatting Cells
Formatting Cells
Formatting Cells - Numbers
Formatting Cells - Text
Formatting Cells - Cell Ranges
Spelling
Lesson 6: Using the Print Function
Using the Print Function
Output Preparation
Spreadsheet Printing
Lesson 7: Graphs and Charts
Graphs and Charts
Creating Charts and Graphs
Modifying Charts and Graphs
Lesson 1: First Steps with Access
First Steps with Access
Concepts
Getting Started
Adjusting Basic Settings
Lesson 2: Creating a Database
Creating a Database
Designing and Planning a Database
Creating a Table
Setting Table Properties
Entering Data
Lesson 3: Making Changes to a Database
Making Changes to a Database
Designing a Table
Validation Rules
Updating a Database
Defining Relationships Between Tables
Lesson 4: Database Forms
Database Forms
Creating a Form
Modifying Form Layout
Lesson 5: Information Retrieval
Information Retrieval
Key Operations
Refining a Query
Selecting and Sorting Data
Lesson 6: Using Database Reports
Using Database Reports
Creating Reports
Modifying Reports
Lesson 7: Printing
Printing
Print Preparation
Printing a Table, Query, or Report
Lesson 1: First Steps with PowerPoint
First Steps with PowerPoint
Getting Started
Adjusting Basic Settings
Saving as Another File Format
Lesson 2: Creating a Presentation
Creating a Presentation
Views
Inserting Master Slides
Slides and Design Templates
Copying, Moving, and Deleting Text
Copying, Moving, and Deleting Images
Copying, Moving, and Deleting Slides
Lesson 3: Formatting
Formatting
Formatting Text
Modifying Text Boxes
Adding Headers and Footers
Lesson 4: Graphics and Charts
Graphics and Charts
Creating Drawn Objects
Charts
Images
Lesson 5: Printing and Distribution
Printing and Distribution
Slide Setup
Preparing for Distribution
Print Setup
Lesson 6: Slide Show Animations and Transitions
Slide Show Animations and Transitions
Animation Effects
Using Transitions
Slide Show Options
ABC IT-3: Practical Skills
Module One: Gmail Topic 0: Understanding E-mail (Introduction)
Topic 1: Signing Up For Gmail
Topic 2: Getting Started With Gmail
Topic 3: Messaging Part One
Topic 4: Messaging Part Two
Topic 5: Quiz
Basic Technique
Left Index Finger
Right Index Finger
Left Middle Finger
Right Middle Finger
Easy to type Words
Left Ring Finger
Right Ring Finger
Left Little Finger
Right Little Finger
Hard to type Words
Common Words
Capital Letters
Capitalized Words
Numbers
Module Three: DSE Display Screen Equipment
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