LESSON 1

INTRODUCTION TO ICT












💻💬WHAT IS IMPORTANT OF ICT IN OUR LIVES?

-Helps students become digitally literate and competitive in the modern world.  

-Encourages critical thinking and creativity using digital tools.

 - Promotes responsible digital citizenship and awareness of technology’s social impact. 

- Prepares students for college,careers, and digital entrepreneurship


EXAMPLE APPLICATION

-Creating an online campaign for environmental awareness.

 -Designing a digital brochure or infographic for a business or cause.

 -Building a simple website or blog to share information or advocacy. 


LESSON 2

ONLINE SAFETY AND SECURITY


- Be nice to people online 😊

-take care with what you share 😇

-keep personal information private🔏

-Check your privacy settings👀

-Know how to report posts 🧠

-Keep your password safe 🔏

-Never meet anyone in person you've only met online 💑

-If you see anything online that you don't like or you find upsetting tell someone you trust. 🤍


LESSON 3

OFFICE PRODUCTIVITY TOOLS (MS WORD)



MS Word is word processing software used to create,edit,format, and print documents.

-Common uses include wrotting letters,reports,resumes, and research papers.

KEY FEATURES

-Formatting text,inserting images/tables/charts,using templates,mail merge, spelling andgrammar check

-helps improve efficiency and professionalism in document creation.


LESSON 4

OFFICE PRODUCTIVITY TOOLS (MS EXCEL)



MS Excel is a spreadsheet application used for organizing data,performing calculations and analyzing information.

KEY FEATURES

-Formulas,functions (like SUM,AVERAGE,IF) charts,graphs, and pivot tables.

-Useful for financial reports,data analysis, and record keeping.

-it allows users to visualize data and make decisions based on trends.


LESSON 4

OFFICE PRODUCTIVITY TOOLS (MS POWERPOINT)



MS PowerPoint is a presentation software used to create slideshows for meetings,reports and lectures.

KEY FEATURES

-slide designs,animations,transitions,images,audio, and video integration.

-Enhances visual communication and audiece engagement.

-Encourages creativity and organization when presenting ideas.


                                            LESSON 6

IMAGING DESIGN FOR ONLINE ENVIRONMENT




Imaging and design for the online environment in ICT involve creating visually appealing and functional content that effectively communicates messages. Key principles include balance, contrast, emphasis, and movement, which are essential for creating engaging and user-friendly used.

  • Focuses on creating and designing digital images suitable for online platforms like websites and social media
  • Teaches basic design principles such as balance, contrast, emphasis, unity, and proportion. 
  • Emphasizes the use of image editing tools like Adobe Photoshop, Canva, or Pixlr. 
  • Encourages creativity and visual communication through proper use of color, layout, and typography.

TOOLS THAT YOU CAN USED 

 Canva – A user-friendly online tool for designing posters, social media posts, infographics, and presentations. 

Pixler – An online photo editor used for quick edits like cropping, resizing, color correction, and adding filters.

 GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program) – A free alternative to Photoshop used for photo editing and graphic design.


LESSON 7 
IMAGE MANIPPULATION




 

Image manipulation in ICT (Information and Communications Technology) refers to the process of editing, altering, or improving digital images using computer software to achieve a desired look or effect. It involves changing certain elements of a picturesuch as brightness, color, size, or background to enhance its quality or to create a new image altogether. 

-In ICT, image manipulation is commonly done using tools like Adobe Photoshop, GIMP, Canva, Pixlr, or Photopea. These tools allow users to perform tasks such as cropping, resizing, retouching, color correction, adding filters, and combining multiple images.

WHAT ARE THE GOALS?

  • Focuses on editing and enhancing digital images to improve their appearance or create creative effects. 
  • Uses tools such as Adobe Photoshop, GIMP, Pixlr, Canva, and Photopea for editing tasks.
  • Involves techniques like cropping, resizing, color correction, background removal, and adding filters or text. 
  • Helps develop creativity and digital editing skills for personal, academic, or professional use. 


LESSON 8
ONLINE PLATFORM FOR ICT CONTENT DEVELOPMENT



Online Platform for ICT Content Development refers to web-based tools and applications that allow users to create, edit, collaborate, and publish digital content through the internet. These platforms are designed to make content creation easier and more accessible without needing advanced technical skills.
  • Examples include Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides) for collaborative document work, Canva for graphic design, WordPress and Wix for website creation, and YouTube or Blogger for publishing videos and articles online. 
  • These platforms are widely used in education, business, and media because they allow multiple users to work together in real time, share outputs instantly, and store projects in the cloud.

KEY FEATURES
  • These platforms are widely used in education, business, and media because they allow multiple users to work together in real time, share outputs instantly, and store projects in the cloud.
  • These platforms are widely used in education, business, and media because they allow multiple users to work together in real time, share outputs instantly, and store projects in the cloud.
  • Promotes collaboration and teamwork through cloud-based applications where multiple users can work together in real time.
   

LESSON 9 WEBPAGE CREATION




Webpage creation is the process of designing and building a page on the internet that contains information, images, links, and other multimedia elements. It involves using digital tools and coding languages to present content in an organized and attractive way for online viewers.

💡 Purpose of Webpage Creation
  •  To share information or promote ideas, products, and services online. 
  • To communicate and connect with a global audience. 
  • To showcase creativity, skills, or personal portfolios. 
  • To support education, business, and entertainment needs in the digital world.

🧰Tools Used in Webpage Creation 

1. HTML (Hypertext Markup Language) – the standard language for creating webpages.
 2. CSS (Cascading Style Sheets) – used to style and design webpages (colors, fonts, layout).
 3. JavaScript – adds interactivity and animation to a website.
 4. Web Editors / Builders: Wix, WordPress, Google Sites, Weebly – allow users to build websites easily without coding.




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