With rapid advances in Computers and Networks ever since the 1970’s; today Computers and Computer Networks have invaded all facets of present day life at home and work. This has been popularly called “Informatics”. Understanding and being able to use this is essential. Therefore integration of ICT into the 21st century classroom is a necessity.
Inevitably the role of the educators is crucial in tapping learning opportunities created by the ICT, and providing the best utilization for learners of varying backgrounds.
Against this development, this Book, Informatics for All – A Practical Resource Book” is intended to offer lifelong education and training relevant to the rapid technological development, to produce knowledgeable, skilled, enterprising individuals to be at par with the rest of the world. The Book provides ICT skills and competencies with ample, step-by-step, practical sessions to the learners.
The book shares ICT knowledge and information in a generic mode using illustrations extensively, and provides a complete spectrum of ICT proficiency with regard to Office Suite, Graphics, Research Tools and Internet in one bouquet. It is expected that all learners across the board would enjoy the book and would be able to work with “Informatics” as it is today.
This book is organised in ten chapters each with exercises to assess the users’ learning. The first chapter relates to the history of computing and ICT. The second covers the basic elements in building ICT systems, including the technology for internet connectivity and on to cyber space. The third covers Computer Software, the intangible power driving ICT; the system software, operating system, application software and the concept of software licences.
The fourth covers the word processing application software (Microsoft Word); with an operational knowledge, of all the features. The fifth covers Spreadsheet with a knowledge of creating, editing and formatting wo
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