ICT and Learning Unit 1 GCSE ICT
Key concepts: Understanding the desktop environment Online and distance learning services Learning devices to support disabilities Software to support learning difficulties
Understanding the desktop environment You will find out: About changing settings in the desktop environment About the things you can do with files and folders About the features of a control panel About print settings About password protection About shortcuts
What is a desktop environment? A desktop environment is a graphical user interface that allows a user to change certain settings of the operating system. These settings can include: Changes to window size Mouse settings Icon size Screen resolution Desktop fonts Colour Position Graphics Contrast volume
Control Panel The control panel is part of the operating system used to change the look and settings of Windows.
Homework
Online and distance learning services You will find out: About the features, advantages and disadvantages of online tutorials About the features, advantages and disadvantages of online assessments About the features, advantages and disadvantages of virtual learning environments (VLEs)
Online tutorials Online tutorials use ICT to help you learn about a subject or topic.
Online assessment Online assessment is where you take a test or an examination online.
Virtual Learning Environment (VLEs) A VLE is a software system that uses the Internet to support teaching and learning in a school, college or other educational institution.
Online and distance learning services Your task Online and distance learning services Features Advantages Disadvantages Online tutorials Online assessment VLE
Learning devices and software to support disabilities You will find out: About the use of specialist input devices such as Braille keyboards, microphones, touch sensitive data entry services etc. About software used to support learning disabilities