Cloud computing: the new paradigm. Sharing data and assignments over the net. Local application v/s cloud suites.
Organizing and managing your own data: file systems and file/folder management.
Computers architecture and technology
Networks architecture and protocols. Data storage and backup Local Area Network, Intranet, Internet . Access to data at different locations
Software layers: operating systems and application software
Software tools: compression/decompression, basic image processing.
How to trouble shoot basic issues on computers (plugging in laptops to overheads etc.) and how to use a computer and do basic troubleshooting; how to move to another computer
Internet as a source: searches, information from the web; evaluating sources of information
Microsoft Office versions and common features: ribbon, status bar, tabs and groups, universal tasks, clipboard.
Microsoft Word, introduction and professional document formatting, table of contents, sections, styles, themes, tables, document review
Microsoft Excel: introduction, data entry, formatting data, formulas, basic functions, charts.
Microsoft Power Point: slides, input modes, animations, rules for a good presentation.
Creating multimedia documents with advanced presentation tools (e.g. Prezi, Lucidpress) and copyright issues associated with digital sources
Computer and network security : viruses, frauds, fishing, spoofing, scam, secure protocols, safe user behaviour.