Title: Module 1, Concepts of Information and Communication Technology (ICT)

This course gives you a general understanding of the basic all-round concepts of computers and everyday software commonly in use, as well as some of the main security issues, health issues and legal issues relating to Information Technology.

Category: Best application of Moodle activities — Prizewinners in this category:

1st - Stuart Mealor with Concepts of ICT
Joint 2nd - Deneka MacDonald with Higher Education Film Studies Module and Joan Queralt with Meteorologia

Role: Student — Students generally have fewer privileges within a course.

Section 1
  Quick message from Stuart Mealor (HRDNZ, Moodle Partner)
  Notes for Moodle Teachers
  What is 'Concepts of Information and Communication Technology'?
  Please READ THIS first (includes your first task)
  Discussion forum
  Your learning diary
  A 'just for fun' starting quiz
Section 2
  1.1.1.1 Understand the term hardware.
  Understand the term hardware
  1.1.1.2 Understand what a personal computer is. Di...
  What type of computer do you own?
  Understand what a personal computer is
  1.1.1.3 Identify common handheld portable digital ...
  Identify common handheld portable digital devices
  1.1.1.4 Know the main parts of a computer like: ce...
  Identify the main parts of a computer
  1.1.1.5 Identify common input/output ports like: U...
  Identify common input and output ports
Section 3
  1.1.2.1 Know some of the factors that impact on a ...
  Know some of the factors that impact on a computer’s performance
  The development of the PC exercise
  1.1.2.2 Know that the speed (operating frequency) ...
  Know that the speed (operating frequency) of the CPU is measured in megahertz (MHz) or gigahertz (GHz).
  How fast is your computer...
  General concepts - review questions (marked by a tutor)
  Optional further reading
  Choosing a computer - some tips
Section 4
  1.1.3.1 Know what computer memory is: RAM (random-...
  Know what computer memory is
  How much memory does your computer have...
  Optional further reading...
  Computer Memory
  1.1.3.2 Know storage capacity measurements: bit, b...
  Know storage capacity measurements: bit, byte, KB, MB, GB, TB.
  1.1.3.3 Know the main types of storage media like:...
  Know the main types of storage media
  How big is your hard drive...
Section 5
  Random images glossary
  Acronyms (IT abbreviations)
  Module 1 Glossary (for Random Glossary Entry Block)
  Technology quotes
  Useful websites
  Module 1 Glossary
  Images reference
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