CIC 2601 EXAM PREPARATION.

FDEME3L Exam Prep Application Packages Type of software package Name of software package Use or purpose of the package Example of teaching or learning task Example: Database Microsoft Access To record data orderly in records with fields Teachers build a database of personal details of learners in register classes. Word processing Microsoft Word To create documents Teacher creating worksheet, written documents such as lesson plans, handouts, parent’s communication, test and question papers Spreadsheet Microsoft Excel To process data in tables called spreadsheets Teacher enter students grade or attendance information Web browser Internet To link a user to Web sites on the Internet Teacher searches material for a certain subject in preparation E-mail Microsoft Outlook To send and receive messages Teachers can communicate with experts to get more information on a certain topic Presentation Graphics Microsoft PowerPoint To convey ideas to an audience by means of slides Teacher can create and integrate presentation into any classroom curriculum as an exciting lecture ICT Co-ordinator 5 Task Responsibilities: • The daily operation and supervision of the use of the school’s IT facilities; • Do regular backups of data; • Training the teachers to integrate technology in teaching and learning; • Network administrator duties; • Training of teachers and learners in responsible use of IT equipment