BASIC IT/ICT LITERACY Review of the course module

Objective of the course To create 20,000 skilled, female professionals within the union level areas of Bangladesh With further developmental activities, these professionals will be able to work at local market, global market, and/or become entrepreneurs

The Base Elements Computer OperatingDay 1 – 2 Office ProgramDay 3 – 7 Software and InternetDay 8 Internet and Day 9 – 10 Communication: Online and BusinessDay 11 – 12 MultimediaDay 13 Career DevelopmentDay 14 Review, Exam and ClosingDay 15

Contents: Computer Operating Total sessions: 08 Contents: What is computer How does it work (introduction to different inputs/outputs) Types of computers Usage of a computer Different types of operating systems Programs or applications of operating system Different features and functions within the operating system Note: the opening session will need to be the introduction/ice-breaking session.

Contents: Office Program Total sessions: 20 Contents: Word Processing – 12 sessions: Creating and saving files Typing (special focus on tricks & techniques of typing) Selecting of a letter/word/sentence and making desired changes Introduction to the menu bar and all of its features Shortcuts Proofreading (spell/grammar check) Working with tables (creating, editing, adding/removing row/column) Alignment options Coloring, watermarking Printing

Contents: Office Program Contents: Spreadsheet – 4 sessions: Introduction to worksheet and excel Creating a worksheet and saving it Introduction to different features available (overview of menu bar) Formatting options Different calculations Different formulas Printing worksheets Real life use of worksheets (expense calculation, etc.)

Contents: Office Program Contents: Presentation files – 4 sessions: Introduction to presentation, and PowerPoint Creating a presentation using power point Slide designing Theme set, slide show and slide show setup Animation in PowerPoint Using multimedia in presentations Adding notes Shapes Running a PowerPoint show

Contents: Software Total sessions: 2 Contents: Introduction to the concept of software Installing/uninstalling a software MS Paint Adobe Reader Internet Browsers Antivirus programs Media players Note: we should not be training and/or encouraging usage of cracked/pirated programs.

Contents: Internet Total sessions: 10 Contents: Introduction to the concept of internet How to connect online Benefits and usage of internet Internet browsers Features Menus Shortcuts Web pages, URL, websites Search engines Local websites – government sites, news portals, e-commerce sites, etc.

Contents: Internet (cont’d) Total sessions: 10 Contents: Introduction to communication Creating an account Options within accounts, security features Sending, receiving, replying, and deleting s Using internet / search engines / tools from mobile phone Introduction to social media Uploading/downloading media contents Cyber security – how to stay safe Dos and don’t of internet

Contents: Communication: Online and Business Total sessions: 8 Contents: Review of communications Introduction to netiquettes (internet etiquettes) Contacting someone via , social media, and messengers Basic English writing skill development – correct usage of tense, and parts of speech Introduction to business communication – how to interact as a professional

Contents: Multimedia Total sessions: 4 Contents: Introduction to Multimedia Different multimedia devices Different media player programs Multimedia available online (i.e. YouTube) Basic overview of Photoshop Basic image editing – resizing, adding shapes/texts, etc. Print screening and saving with Paint tool

Contents: Career Development Total sessions: 4 Contents: Opportunities in the local market Entrepreneurship Opportunities in the global market How to develop skills and experiences further Introduction to gig-based marketplaces Note: only gig-based marketplaces should be introduced, where not bidding process is necessary.

Contents: Review, Exam and Closing Total sessions: 4 Contents: Overview review of the course How students can learn more (online search, books, DVDs, tutorials, other courses, etc.) Exams

Thank you Saidur Mamun Khan Country Manager, Bangladesh Elance-oDesk