Introduction ICT and Graphics © Copyright William Rowan 2007

Introduction This resource pack has being created to aid in the teaching of ICT in Design and Communication Graphics

Objectives Provide teachers with a resource pack designed to enhance teaching of ICT Give pupils an in-depth knowledge in to how to use ICT in Design and Communication Graphics and other subject areas Provide a learning experience that is pupil centred and enjoyable

Introduction It is suggested that pupils are given a chance to practice each aspect covered in the presentation after it has being covered The “Now you try” sections draw upon all aspects covered in the presentation

Introduction The following is a suggested sequence that is recommended for teachers when teaching the topics 1.File management and organisation 2.File formats 3.Using Microsoft Office 4.Web research 5.Downloading

Introduction 6.Digital images 7.Image processing 8.Image conversion 9.Image transfer 10.Using PowerPoint 11.Animation techniques

Introduction If at anytime you are unsure about a programme and its operating features you can use the “Help” menu where you will find guides to using the features You will also find out more information about topics discussed throughout the package in “Help” as well

Introduction You can also use the internet to help you find more information and possibly extra tutorials in relation to certain topics

Shortcut keys Throughout the presentations you will find shortcut keys They are represented in Red text –E.g. Ctrl +V

Shortcut keys Shortcut keys help provide an easier and usually quicker method of navigating and using computer software programs. Shortcut keys are commonly accessed by using the Alt, Ctrl, and/or Shift in conjunction with a single letter They minimise the use of the menus

Shortcut keys How to recognise shortcut keys? If we look at any of the menus in a folder or a document e.g. “Edit” we see the following:

Shortcut keys Beside some of the functions we see “Ctrl + a letter” e.g. Ctrl +C This is what is known as the shortcut key

Shortcut keys To use these shortcuts simply press and hold the “Ctrl” and the letter for the function

References The screen shots of the computer interface used throughout the presentations are from the Windows XP edition and Microsoft Office 2003 Microsoft product screen shots reprinted with permission from Microsoft Corporation Additional screen shots have also being taken from SolidWorks

References Additional images used are referenced with the source cited next to them Any images not referenced are property of the author