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Basic 5 Computing Notes

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Generation of Computers

  1. Output Devices and Their UsesIn this topic you will describe the types of output devices and identify their uses.
  2. Mousing and Keyboarding SkillsIn this topic you will practise basic mouse actions and correct keyboarding skills.
  3. Keyboard Rows and the Numeric KeypadIn this topic you will identify the home row, top row, bottom row and numeric keypad and use the correct fingers.

Introduction to MS Windows Interface

  1. Personalizing the Desktop BackgroundIn this topic you will recognise the desktop background and change and edit its image.
  2. Personalizing the Desktop: Colours, Themes and Lock ScreenIn this topic you will describe and use other ways of personalizing the desktop, including colours, themes, the lock screen and icon arrangement.
  3. Understanding the File Explorer WindowIn this topic you will identify the parts of the File Explorer window and use it to create, open and organise folders.

Data, Sources and Usage

  1. Primary Sources of InformationIn this topic you will identify primary sources of information and explain how they are used to collect data.
  2. Secondary Sources of InformationIn this topic you will identify secondary sources of information, including radio, telephone calls, SMS and fax.
  3. Data Types: Integer, Float and DoubleIn this topic you will recognise basic data types used by computers, including integers, floats and doubles.
  4. Making Tables and Diagrams from DataIn this topic you will organise collected data into tables and present it as pictograms and bar charts.

Technology in the Community

  1. Effects of Technology and Digital System ComponentsIn this topic you will list the effects of technology on the community and explain the basic components of a digital system.
  2. Technology That Saves LivesIn this topic you will discuss how technology is used to save lives in the community and its effects on the community.