Teachers' notes; Module 1. Computer awareness: Introduction, The information system, Computer hardware: Input technology, Storage technology, Primary storage, Secondary storage, The central processing device, Output technology., Computer software, People and computers: Privacy, Computer errors, Computer crime., The information processing cycle, Computer awareness project; Module 2. Word processing: Business letters, Numbered lists, Leader characters, Further tabs and indents, Using tables, More detailed tables, Inserting graphs, Inserting equations, Word processing project; Module 3. Multimedia: What is multimedia?, Using masters: Formatting master bullets, Adding background items, Adding a picture, Following the master., Movie clips, Action buttons, Organisation charts, Creating charts: Chart types, Using the datasheet, Chart options, Choosing the appropriate chart type., Multimedia projects; Module 4. Computer graphics: The different types of graphics programs, Using the drawing tools, Editing objects, Adding text to designs, Formatting text in designs, Creating designs, Computer graphics project; Module 5. Spreadsheets: Reviewing spreadsheets, Working with multiple worksheets, Sorting, Working with lists, Filtering, Functions: Statistical functions, Using functions on non-adjacent cells, Date and time functions., Logical functions: The IF function, Nesting IF functions, The CHOOSE function., Spreadsheet project; Module 6. Databases: Reviewing databases, Creating a database, Sorting records, Finding data, Counting data items, Sub-totals and grand totals, Creating a data entry screen, Creating a database system, Database project; Module 7. Web page authoring: Web page authoring programs, Design considerations: Types of graphics, Planning the navigation., Creating a home page, Using tables, Using frames, Linking pages, Creating forms, Creating links to other internet sites, Enhancing web pages, Web page authoring project; Module 8. Desktop publishing: What is desktop publishing?: When to use a desktop publishing project, Planning publications, Design suggestions., Creating a flyer, Creating greeting cards, Creating a menu, Creating tables, Creating newsletters, Revision exercises, Desktop publishing project.
