{"id":4529,"date":"2013-09-20T09:55:27","date_gmt":"2013-09-20T07:55:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.sun.ac.za\/it\/?p=4529"},"modified":"2016-01-18T15:26:59","modified_gmt":"2016-01-18T13:26:59","slug":"are-you-digitally-literate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.sun.ac.za\/it\/2013\/09\/are-you-digitally-literate\/","title":{"rendered":"Are you digitally literate?Is jy digitaal geletterd?"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Do you sometimes feel as if you and your pc aren’t speaking the same language? There’s an easy solution and it will only take up four days of your life.<\/p>\n

Make sure you know everything there is to know about computers by joining us from the 14th to the 17th of October on Stellenbosch campus and beat your computer at it’s own game.<\/p>\n

To prepare you psychologically, we’ll give you the course content (see below) and to enroll, just follow\u00a0these<\/a>\u00a0easy step by step instructions.<\/p>\n

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A. COMPUTER BASICS COURSE<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0Introduction to Computers<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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  1. The Role of Computers<\/li>\n
  2. \u00a0Parts of a Computer<\/li>\n
  3. \u00a0Using a Computer<\/li>\n
  4. \u00a0Overview of a Keyboard<\/li>\n
  5. \u00a0Using a Mouse<\/li>\n
  6. \u00a0Input, Output, and Storage Devices<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Common Computer Terminology<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

    \u00a0Introduction to Hardware<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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    1. \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 What Is an Operating System?<\/li>\n
    2. \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Overview of Programs and Data<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      \u00a0Introduction to Networks<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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      1. \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Using the Internet<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        Computer Performance and Features<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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        1. Types of Computers<\/li>\n
        2. The Role of Memory<\/li>\n
        3. Computer Performance<\/li>\n
        4. \u00a0Productivity Programs<\/li>\n
        5. \u00a0Communication Programs<\/li>\n
        6. \u00a0Educational and Entertainment Programs<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          Computer Operating Systems<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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          1. \u00a0Functions of an Operating System<\/li>\n
          2. \u00a0Introduction to the Windows Vista GUI<\/li>\n
          3. Start Menu Options<\/li>\n
          4. \u00a0Working with Windows-Based Programs<\/li>\n
          5. \u00a0Managing Files and Folders<\/li>\n
          6. Performing Basic File Operations<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

            Career Opportunities<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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            1. Understanding the Widespread Reach of Computers<\/li>\n
            2. Overview of Career Opportunities<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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              B. PRODUCTIVITY PROGRAMMES<\/b>\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

              Introduction to Productivity Programs<\/b>\u00a0<\/b><\/em><\/p>\n

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              1. Overview of Productivity Programs<\/li>\n
              2. Features of Productivity Programs<\/li>\n
              3. Using Office 2010 Templates and Office Online<\/li>\n
              4. Overview of Office Web Applications<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                Common Features and Commands<\/b>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

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                1. Introduction to the User Interface<\/li>\n
                2. Using the Pointer<\/li>\n
                3. Working with the Ribbon<\/li>\n
                4. Using the Toolbars<\/li>\n
                5. Keyboard Techniques for Entering Text<\/li>\n
                6. Advanced Keyboard Techniques for Entering Text<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                  Introduction to Word Processors<\/b>\u00a0<\/b><\/em><\/p>\n

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                  1. Getting Started with Word 2010<\/li>\n
                  2. Creating a Document by Using a Template<\/li>\n
                  3. Editing and Formatting Text<\/li>\n
                  4. Working with Tables and Pictures<\/li>\n
                  5. Proofreading a Document<\/li>\n
                  6. Creating a New Online Document<\/li>\n
                  7. What Is Desktop Publishing?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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                    C. COMPUTER SECURITY & PRIVACY<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

                    Introduction to Computer Security and Privacy<\/b>\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n