Computer Applications 1

Learners will prepare word processing and presentation documents and save them in appropriate formats.  Create, edit, style and review word processing and presentation documents.

• Creating Documents
• Working with Documents
• Saving Documents
• Entering / moving Text
• Text Formatting
• Paragraph Formatting
• Document Formatting
• Using Styles

Learners will Insert data, charts, animations and images into word processing and presentation documents, and apply formatting in a way that recognises good practice and improves productivity. Review documents and prepare them for print output.

• Creating Tables
• Editing Tables
• Formatting Tables
• Inserting Images, Charts and Table of Contents
• Editing Images, Charts and Table of Contents
• Reviewing Documents – Tracking Changes
• Reviewing Spelling and Grammar
• Preparing Outputs for Printing

Explain how environmental factors, audience demographics and the presenter’s physical and vocal choices can improve presentation techniques.

• Creating presentations and applying templates
• Adding content slides
• Adding animations, transitions and timing
• Including Images and Charts
• Understanding presenter view
• Analysing target audiences
• Understanding the physical environment
• Timing and delivery of presentations

Gain the skills in using social media and access academic resources from online and electronic databases.

• Accessing search engines and electronic academic databases
• Using email and other digital communication tools
• Uploading files and email attachments
• Using search criteria and functions
• Downloading and saving online documents

Learners will gain the skills and knowledge to describe basic IT concepts and terms associated with computer hardware and software.

• Common computer components
• Common hardware peripherals
• Types of personal computing devices
• Operating Systems
• Identifying and accessing common software
• Accessing the Internet