Computer Appreciation

1. Explain the role of IT in the tourism and hospitality industry.
2. Identify and describe the functional components of a computer system.
3. Apply problem-solving techniques using computer programming concepts.
4. Demonstrate proficiency in using Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
5. Understand the fundamentals of computer networks and internet technologies.

13 weeks, about 52 hours in total. Yours will differ.

1. Week 1Module 1: INTRODUCTION TO INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

   • Unit 1: IT in Tourism and Hospitality Industry · 2 hours

     Define key concepts related to Tourism and Hospitality Industry: Tourist, Visitor, Tourism Product.. Understand the different sectors of Tourism and Hospitality Industry.. Discuss the importance of Information Technology in driving the growth of the Tourism and Hospitality industry.. Explain the concept of E-Tourism.. Outline and discuss applications of IT in Tourism and Hospitality Industry..

   • Unit 2: Conceptual Foundations of IT · 2 hours

     Define key terms in IT: CPU, Bit, ROM, RAM, USB, CAPTCHA.. Illustrate and explain the application of these terms in daily usage.. Define memory units such as Bytes, Megabytes, Gigabytes, and Terabytes.. Practice converting from one memory unit to another..

2. Week 2Module 1: INTRODUCTION TO INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

   • Unit 3: History of Computers · 2 hours

     Discuss Abacus and Napier Bones, and practically demonstrate their usage in mathematical calculations.. Discuss computing historical efforts: Pascaline Arithmetic Machine, Difference Engine and Analytical Engine.. Discuss the role of Ada Lovelace in Computer Programming.. Discuss the Generations of Computers from the first to the current generation..

   • Unit 4: Functional Components of Computer · 2 hours

     Enumerate and explain the functional components of the computer.. Present the components of the computer by block a diagram.. Give examples of devices of each component type of the computer.. Discuss the component parts of the CPU, such as Memory, Control and ALU.. Differentiate Impact from Non-Impact Printers..

3. Week 3Module 2: BASICS OF COMPUTER PROGRAMMING

   • Unit 1: Characteristics of Computers · 2 hours

     Enumerate major characteristics of Computers.. Explain the High Speed, High Accuracy and Reliability characteristics of Computers.. Explain the Memory, Programmability, Automation, and Learnability characteristics of Computers.. Explain the Versatility, Zero Emotion, Consistency, and Flexibility characteristics of Computers.. Discuss DO LOOP, FOR NEXT and WHILE LOOP statements..

   • Unit 2: Problem Solving and Computer Programming · 2 hours

     Discuss the general concept of Problem Solving.. Discuss how human beings and computers solve problems.. Enumerate the stages of problem solving.. Discuss Problem Understanding and Analysis, Objectives Specification, Specifying the Output.. Explain Input Requirement Specification, Processing Requirements Specifications, and System Feasibility Documentation..

4. Week 4Module 2: BASICS OF COMPUTER PROGRAMMING

   • Unit 3: Types of Programming Languages · 2 hours

     Discuss Important Facts on Computer Programs.. Define Language Translator and explain how the Interpreter and Compiler work.. Discuss the three types of programming languages: Low Level Language, Assembly Language and High-Level Language.. List High-Level Programming Languages.. Do a comparative analysis of the types of programming languages..

   • Unit 4: Algorithms, Flowcharts and Pseudocodes · 2 hours

     Discuss facts about algorithms and guidelines for algorithms development.. Demonstrate algorithm development and perform simple Algorithm Tracing.. Discuss Flowchart Design and Standard Flowchart Symbols.. State the Advantages and Disadvantages of Flowchart.. Discuss Pseudocodes and perform Practical Demonstrations on Pseudocodes..

5. Week 5Module 3: NETWORKS AND INTERNET

   • Unit 1: Introduction to Computer Networks · 2 hours

     Discuss the concept of Computer Networks and define Computer Network.. Outline the Benefits of Computer Networks.. Classify Computer Networks and explain the Network Types based on Coverage.. Briefly discuss the Internet as a network of networks.. Discuss Network Topology..

   • Unit 2: Internet Technology · 2 hours

     Discuss important Internet Terms such as Internet Service Provider (ISP), IP Address, HTTP and HTTPS, Encryption versus Authentication, World Wide Web versus the Internet and Firewall.. Discuss the History of the Internet and the Role of Academics and Government.. Explain the Benefits of the Internet..

6. Week 6Module 3: NETWORKS AND INTERNET

   • Unit 2: Internet Technology · 2 hours

     Define Intranet and discuss the Benefits and Disadvantages of Intranet.. Explain specific benefits of intranets, such as Educational Intranet, Real Estate Intranet, Health Care Intranet and Transportation Intranet..

   • Unit 3: Fundamentals of Websites · 2 hours

     Define URL and discuss the Anatomy of URL.. Explain the Top-Level Domain.. Outline the Benefits of a website.. Classify websites in terms of Static and Dynamic webpage types and enumerate the benefits of each option..

7. Week 7Module 3: NETWORKS AND INTERNET

   • Unit 3: Fundamentals of Websites · 2 hours

     Explain the Classification of websites in terms of purpose and target audience.. Discuss website options: Blog, Online Community, Social Media, E-commerce website, Informational website, Portal, and Government websites..

   • Unit 4: Web Browsers and Search Engines · 2 hours

     Explain Internet Browser and present a table of Common File Extensions.. Discuss the Browser as a Client Program.. Discuss the History of Internet Browsers and how the browser works.. Enumerate the major internet browsers..

8. Week 8Module 4: MISCELLANEOUS HANDS-ON TOPICS

   • Unit 4: Web Browsers and Search Engines · 2 hours

     Discuss some popular search engines such as Google, Bing, Yahoo! and Ask.com.

   • Unit 1: Number Base Arithmetic · 2 hours

     Explain Types of Number Bases and Representation using Subscript.. Perform Binary Addition.. Perform Conversion from Base to Base with specific focus on Conversion from Base 10 to Base 2, Conversion from Base 2 back to Base 10.. Solve a number of issues related to number bases..

9. Week 9Module 4: MISCELLANEOUS HANDS-ON TOPICS

   • Unit 1: Number Base Arithmetic · 2 hours

     Perform Conversion from Base 10 to Base 8, Conversion from Base 8 back to Base 10.. Solve a number of other issues related to number bases..

   • Unit 2: Microsoft Windows OS · 2 hours

     Discuss the History of Windows.. Briefly discuss Windows versions 1, 2, 3.x, 9x, NT, XP, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1 and Windows 10..

10. Week 10Module 4: MISCELLANEOUS HANDS-ON TOPICS

    • Unit 3: Problem Solving in OS · 2 hours

      Update Windows to Latest Version.. Solve the problem of Deletion of Temporary Files.. Solve the problem of Unwanted Start-up Programs.. Solve the problem of Hard disk fragmentation.. Rename Your Computer..

    • Unit 4: Web Forms Design for IT-Based Research · 2 hours

      Define Google Form and its necessity.. Initiate Google Form creation and Customized Google Form creation.. Create Customized Google Form and demonstrate the process of Google Form creation..

11. Week 11Module 5: COMPUTER APPLICATIONS

    • Unit 4: Web Forms Design for IT-Based Research · 2 hours

      Discuss Other Tools in Question Screen.. Discuss Google Form Testing Operation.. Explain Sending Google Forms to Participants..

    • Unit 1: Microsoft Word · 2 hours

      Find your MS Word Version and launch into the use of MS Word.. Explain MS Word Environment with specific focus on the Ribbon, the Quick Access Toolbar and the Backstage View..

12. Week 12Module 5: COMPUTER APPLICATIONS

    • Unit 1: Microsoft Word · 2 hours

      Explain MS Word Document View Switching with specific focus on Read Mode, Print Layout and Web Layout.. Pin an MS Word Document and insert Unusual Symbols in MS Word Document.. Explain Text Formatting in MS Word Document and Text Alignment in MS Word..

    • Unit 2: Microsoft PowerPoint · 2 hours

      Define PowerPoint Version 2016 and what it is used for.. Create Power Point Presentation with focus on the three methods using a New Blank File, using a Template and using an Existing Presentation..

13. Week 13Module 5: COMPUTER APPLICATIONS

    • Unit 2: Microsoft PowerPoint · 2 hours

      Explain MS PowerPoint Compatibility and File Conversion Issues.. Export PowerPoint Presentations with focus on Algorithm on Exporting to other files, as well as alternative option using Save As dialog box.. Explain Slide Operations with focus on three options, namely Slide Duplication Algorithm, Slide Movement Algorithm and Slide Deletion Algorithm..

    • Unit 2: Microsoft PowerPoint · 2 hours

      Explain how to play Power Point Presentation.. Discuss how to apply a Theme to Power Point Presentation.. Explain Automated Advancing and use Find and Replace Operations..