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Basic 8 Computing Notes

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Term Preparation

  1. Preparing for the Term in ComputingIn this topic you will review the key ideas of computer components, computer systems, technology in the community, health and safety, and presentation software from Basic 7, and plan for this term's digital work.

Generation of Computers

  1. The Fifth Generation of Computers and Quantum ComputingIn this topic you will discuss the features of fifth-generation computers, especially artificial intelligence, and explore quantum computing, how it differs from ordinary computing and its possible uses.

Input and Output Devices.

  1. Direct Data Entry Devices and Output DevicesIn this topic you will demonstrate understanding of direct data entry devices such as barcode, QR code, OCR, OMR and biometric readers, and examine the types and uses of modern output devices.

Storage Systems

  1. Storage Systems and CapacityIn this topic you will describe magnetic, optical, solid-state and cloud storage systems, explain units of storage capacity, and choose suitable storage and backup methods.

File Management Techniques

  1. The Charms Bar and Drive ManagementIn this topic you will explore the Charms bar of Windows 8 and its modern equivalents, and practise drive management techniques such as checking space, formatting, cleaning up and optimising drives.

Technology in the Community

  1. Technology for Computer AccessibilityIn this topic you will identify categories of special needs, discuss assistive technologies that help people with disabilities use computers, and explore accessibility features in Windows and mobile devices.
  2. Online Services and Their IssuesIn this topic you will describe online services such as social media, wikis, blogs, email and e-commerce, and explain the issues associated with them, including privacy, cyberbullying, misinformation, fraud and digital footprints.

Health and Safety in Using ICT Tools

  1. Health Issues at Computer WorkstationsIn this topic you will discuss the health issues that arise from working at computer workstations, identify their causes and early warning signs, and assess a workstation for health risks.
  2. Safety Measures for Risk Reduction at WorkstationsIn this topic you will discuss safety measures that reduce health and safety risks at computer workstations, including ergonomic equipment, electrical protection, good habits and workplace policies.

Creating Tables and Hyperlinks

  1. Creating Tables and Hyperlinks in a Word ProcessorIn this topic you will create tables and hyperlinks in Microsoft Word, and format tables by merging and splitting cells, adding formulas, borders and shading.

Term Revision

  1. Term Revision in ComputingIn this topic you will recall and summarise the term's work on computer generations, data entry, output, storage, systems, accessibility, online services, workstation health and safety, and word-processing tables and hyperlinks.

Term Project

  1. Term Project in ComputingIn this topic you will apply the term's learning through a digital project that uses computing concepts, ICT tools and safe technology practices, and present and evaluate your project.
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