ICT Capability is one of the general capabilities in the Australian Curriculum. One element is “Managing and Operating ICT”. This element involves students developing an ability to
- Select and use hardware and software
- Understand ICT systems
- Manage digital data
So, what does this look like in your classroom?
- Student selecting the right piece of equipment for the right job
- Knowing what a keyboard, mouse, and monitor are
- Saving and retrieving documents
- Operating various software packages (word, excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, outlook, premiere pro, photoshop etc)
- Identifying and comparing the use of the main components of a computer
- Setting up folders to save files to in a logical manner (i.e. by term, by subject)
- Being able to troubleshoot basic ICT issues (i.e. paper jam in printer)
- Accessing OneDrive across devices
- Using password protected files
- Sharing documents