Learning outcomes Understand what an operating system is, and know basic differences between free and open source and proprietary software
Grasp an introductory understanding of software piracy issues
Introduction to word processing
Practice using the typing tutor
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Know the elements of a well-written and well-formatted cover letter
Overview
This unit has five sections:
Section
| Key content
| Duration
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| Introduction to software and operating systems
| Discussion Introduction to operating systems and software: Basic differences between open source and proprietary software Basic issues around piracy | 15 mins |
| Introduction to the use of ICT
| Discussion The use of ICT in organisations, companies, government departments and schools Discussion General uses of a word processor | 15 mins |
| Basic typing in Writer | Exercise Write a short biography description (bio) Save in personal folder Exercise Present to the class | 1.5 hours |
| Introduction: Creating a cover letter | Discussion Class reviews an example cover letter, and discusses issues of formatting and content Explain homework assignment | 30 mins |
| Typing Tutor | Exercise Open and use a typing tutor | 30 mins
|
And one homework assignment:
Section
| Key content
| Duration
|
| Offline research | Exercise Find advertisements for bursary, scholarship, job or learnership positions for which you might be eligible when you matriculate During next week's session you will be writing a cover letter for such an application | 1 hour |
Requirements
- Black or white board or large flip chart
- Hard copies of example cover letter for each learner
