This unit aims to develop basic computer knowledge and skills needed in real-life situations. In a supportive environment, the student will be challenged to understand how to use various real-life applications belonging to a productivity suite with the aim of providing to our learners the necessary skills required in order to use common computer applications necessary during their studies. By the time students complete this unit they will be increasingly independent users of personal computers and will have a broad understanding of how ICT can help their learning, their work and their social life. They will have a well-developed ability to decide when and how to use ICT and will be aware of the limitations associated with this use.
Through this unit the students will achieve a broad knowledge of ICT and will be able to use ICT to carry out a number of increasingly complex tasks. In particular, they will be competent in using word processing, spreadsheet and presentation software to create, format and finish documents, workbooks and slide shows that contains various elements. Finally this unit also introduces the use of online communities and online tools in order to build and maintain an online presence.