Module	Coverage

Basics of Computers	Introduction to a computer Parts of a computer Uses of a Computer Using the mouse and keyboard Special Keys on the Keyboard
Painting Images	Introduction to Tux Paint Parts of the Tux Paint window Using the various tools present in Tux Paint
Typing Text	Introduction to WordPad Typing text Opening and saving a file Exiting WordPad

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Drawing Images	Introduction to Paint Using the various tools in the application Opening, saving and printing a file Editing images
Creating Animations	Introduction to Pivot StickFigure Animator Parts of the Animator Window Creating a Stick Figure Creating an animation Adding frames to the animation Playing the animation
Typing Documents	Aligning text in a WordPad document Creating bulleted lists Inserting objects Editing text Formatting text

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Windows Basics	Describe Windows as an operating system Components of the desktop Parts of a window Working with windows –opening, minimizing, maximizing, closing, resizing Working with applications Using the options Documents, Pictures, Music and Recent Items Using the Computer, Network and the Control Panel options Using the Help and Support Feature
Turtle Graphics	Introduction to Logo Using the commands to set color Nesting the Repeat command Working with procedures
Creating Presentations	Introduction to PowerPoint Parts of the PowerPoint screen Creating, saving, opening and closing a presentation Editing and formatting slides Inserting objects Managing slide layouts Enhancing a presentation Viewing a slide show

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Working with Windows	Working with files and folders Using the Computer and Windows Explorer options to work with files and folders Search for files and folders Identify the computer name and details Using the Control Panel
Multimedia Basics	Working with files and folders Using the Computer and Windows Explorer options to work with files and folders Search for files and folders Identify the computer name and details Using the Control Panel
Word Processing	Define and state the need for Word Processor Components of a document window Editing and formatting text Document views Split window into panes Inserting objects – Smart Art, Pictures, Clip Art, Word Art, Header, Footer, Bookmark, Cover Page Working with table and table tools Mail Merge Publishing documents – Website, blog
Sending Email	Creating a Windows Live Hotmail account Accessing the Inbox Compose and send messages Using the folders in Windows Live Hotmail Replying and forwarding mails Store the messages in folders Working with Contact Lists Working with attachments

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Searching for Information	Introduction to search engines Introduction to Wikipedia Searching for information using the Wiki Accessing information using Wiki
Photo Editing	Viewing and Editing Pictures Zoom-in, Zoom-out Working with colours Managing and compressing pictures Export and Locate pictures Creating shortcuts Sorting, renaming and printing pictures
Creating Charts	Components of the Excel Interface Entering data in a worksheet Creating, saving, opening and closing an Excel file Using the AutoSum feature Creating simple charts Modifying and printing charts
Meeting Arena	Introduction to Windows Live messenger Features of Windows Live messenger Signing into Windows Live Messenger Configuring Security settings Sending an instant message Changing the background of the conversation window Sharing files using Windows Live messenger Sending and playing voice clips Using Windows Live Call

Module	Coverage

Computer Concepts	Define Network Network Topology Introduction to Protocols Internetwork Hardware(Network) components Accessing data over the Network Intellectual property and the categories Copyright content
Desktop Publishing	Introduction to Publisher Creating and using a custom template Managing the publication’s layout Grouping, selecting and moving objects Using other view options Working with text and images Working with the graphics manager
Internet Fundamentals	Define the term Internet History of Internet Services on the Internet Netiquette Browser components Working with Temporary Internet files and Favorites Search engines Changing the default home page
Working with Images	Introduction to GIMP The GIMP environment Creating images using GIMP Editing images using GIMP Painting images
SPREADSHEETS	Elements of Excel Working with Excel workbooks Working with functions and formulae Cell referencing Formatting Worksheets, Conditional Formatting Data validation Sorting and Filtering Data Pivot tables What-if-analysis Macros

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Working with Databases	Database concepts Identify the parts of the Access window Creating a database Working with tables Set relationships Working with records – add, modify, delete, insert Sort and filter records Queries Filter records based on a condition or criteria Working with forms Working with reports
Creating WEB Pages	Creating a Webpage Insert pictures in a Web page Creating Hyperlinks Viewing files in a Web browser Inserting and format tables in Web pages Adding Web controls in a Web page Working with frames
Video Editing	Introduction to Windows Movie Maker The Windows Movie Maker interface Working in the collections area Using the monitor and the monitor buttons Using the storyboard and timeline Recording Video into Windows Movie Maker Connecting capture devices Changing the default home page Organizing and working with clips Editing a movie Working with transitions Working with audio
Internet as a search and communication tool	Internet as a search tool Information Images Videos Locations People News Internet as a communication tool Blogs Forums Discussion groups Instant messaging Online communities Sharing videos and photos

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Web Concepts	Introduction to Web 2.0 Web 2.0 Tools Wikis Blogs Podcasting Social Networking Online Communities Virtual Worlds Language Learning Emerging Learning Technologies Use of Geographic Information Systems, Visualization Tools, and Online Maps Technologies for Different Sectors: Business, Higher Education, Schools, Military, and Government Web 3.0 Concepts
Programming Logic and Techniques	Understand programming logic and techniques Steps involved in problem-solving Problem-solving techniques Differentiate constants and variables Introduction to Operators If, while, for Constructs Procedures Functions
Java	Java fundamentals Java Programming Concepts Operators If, while, for Constructs Java tokens Java Keywords Identifiers and Constants Data types Java Operators Arrays Inheritance Packages Abstract class Interface Exceptions Threads Java Applets Features of a Java applet Life cycle of a Java applet Applet tag and its attributes Color class and Graphic class of a Java applet Abstract Window Toolkit (AWT) Types of components Types of containers Layout manager Swing Introduction to Swing Java foundation Class (JFC) Features of Swing Swing class hierarchy Advantages of Swing over AWT Events Frames Swing replacement for AWT components Advanced Swing components

Module	Coverage

Open source Concepts	Introduction to Open Source History of open source Advantages and benefits of open source Open source Vs closed source Open source Vs free software Open Source License Licenses that are widely used Special purpose licenses Future of open source Development tools Linux FLOSS
DHTML	Introduction to DHTML Comparison with HTML and other Web languages Character Formatting Scrolls, Lists and Anchors Audio Image Maps Tables Frames Forms CSS Document Object Model DHTML Event handlers Web Publishing
C++	C++ Programming Techniques.