2.+Hardware+&+Software

=Hardware & Software=


 * //Focus://** What are the various hardware & software available to users?

//**Time:**// Approx. Cycle 1 To Cycle 8 (August 21 - Nov. 19)


 * //Content To Be Learned://**
 * Students will know the functions of the main hardware & software components of a computer system.**
 * The students will utilize practical skills such as creating Wikipedias and PowerPoint Slides.
 * The students will practice IGCSE ICT exam style theoretical questions in a test situation.
 * The students will be able to work collaboratively with a small group to create wikis
 * The hardware & software knowledge will be taken from the current IGCSE ICT syllabus

__**Knowledge of the functions of Software & Hardware**__ __**Creating PowerPoint Slides**__
 * //Skills To Be Learned/Reviewed://**
 * Apply & demonstrate the knowledge by assembling & a personal computer system for a family when given a specific budget
 * Reorganize the concepts related to the functions of Software & Hardware into a format that is unique, creative and easy to read & understand for new technology learners
 * Create/edit master slides (placing images/text/logos, slide footers, automated slide numbering, font tyles, heading styles, colour scheme)
 * Insert specific text onto slides
 * Format slides for consistency (Font styles, Font types, point sizes, text colour, alignment)
 * Insert various graphics/charts
 * Insert symbols, lines, arrows, call out boxes
 * Automate consistent transitions between pages
 * Add & apply custom animation & animation schemes to text & images
 * Save & Print Slides, handouts, & notes pages

//**Homework From The Text**//

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//**Class Notes:**//




 * //Assessed Task://**

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