C10B015 – Technology for Tertiary Study
Module code
C10B015
Module title
Technology for Tertiary Study
Prescription
In this module students will learn to use the computer as a tool to enhance the communication of ideas, information and knowledge.
Programmes
- CC0401
NZQA Level
Level 4
NZQA Credits
15
Delivery method
- Web-Enhanced
Learning hours
- Directed hours
- 50
- Self directed hours
- 50
- Total learning hours
- 100
Resources required
- Learning Outcomes
- LEARNING OUTCOMES
Following the satisfactory completion of this module students will be able to:
1. Develop keyboarding techniques to key-in alpha and numeric text, symbols and special characters, using a standard alpha-numeric keyboard
2. Identify and apply keyboarding techniques and ergonomic practices to avoid overuse injuries
3. Demonstrate care and maintenance of work station in relation to keyboarding operation
4. Demonstrate knowledge of the uses and features of spreadsheets
5. Create a computer spreadsheet file using labels, values and mathematical formulae
6. Use technology as a tool for enhancing study and assignment preparation and presentation - Content
- Computer applications including: - Basic Word Processing commands
- MS Word - Word processing assignment
- MS Publisher - Linking and imbedding objects
- MS PowerPoint - Basic formulae
- MS Explorer - Ergonomics
- MS Photo Editor - On-line learning environment
- MS Excel - Accessing information using the Internet
Audiovisual apparatus including - Computer care and maintenance
- Digital Camera - Creating animated slides
- Multimedia Projector - Creating overhead transparencies
- Over head projector - On-line databases
- Photocopier - On-line Library catalogues - Teaching and Learning Strategy
- Academic Staff Member Presentations
Practical computer based activities
On-line activities
Class Discussions
Practical group activities
Guest Tutors - Learning and Teaching Resource
- Class Booklet of Activities and Instructions
