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Computer Basics

Computer Basics. IDT Unit 1 The Role of Computers. Computer Basics.

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Computer Basics

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  1. Computer Basics IDT Unit 1 The Role of Computers

  2. Computer Basics Computers are used in every field. They help organizations and individuals to conduct business transactions efficiently and quickly. Today, one of the basic skills necessary to succeed at a workplace is to know how to use the computer. To be able to get better jobs, you need to know how to use a computer. This module explains the role of computers and the basic concepts about the parts of a computer. This module also explains how to use a computer in different aspects of life. Module Objectives • After completing this module, you will be able to: • Describe the role of computers, their parts, and how to work with computers. • Define common computer terminology. • Explain the types of computers, programs, and performance issues. • Explain the core concepts related to computer operating systems. • Identify the career opportunities in areas where computers can be used.

  3. Lesson Introduction • A computer is an electronic device that you can use to store and process information. Computers help you perform a variety of tasks such as receiving and sending e-mail messages to family and friends, making presentations, and maintaining records. Computers are also used in education, research, news broadcasting, weather forecasting, and for various other business and recreational activities. You can save time, effort, and money by using computers. Lesson Objectives • After completing this lesson, you will be able to: • Describe the importance of computers in today’s world. • Identify the main parts of a computer. • Identify the steps for starting and shutting down a computer. • Identify the different groups of keys on a keyboard. • Perform different tasks by using a mouse. • Describe other common computing devices such as laptops, netbooks, tablets, and phones.

  4. The Role of Computers Education • In the field of education, trainers can use computers to perform various tasks such as deliver training through audio-visual learning aids, maintain student records to track performance, search for information on different topics, and create assignments.

  5. The Role of Computers Business and personal finance • In the field of business, you can use computers to maintain accounts, create personnel records, track inventory, prepare presentations and reports, manage projects, and communicate by e-mail. You can use computer technology to view the details of your bank account, get instant information on stock markets, trade stocks, and manage investments.

  6. The Role of Computers Healthcare • In the field of healthcare, computers can be used to perform various tasks such as reviewing medical records of patients. Using computers, doctors can easily search information about latest drugs that are available to treat a disease. In addition, doctors use computer technology to discuss and share information about various diseases.

  7. The Role of Computers Scientific research • Scientists use computers for research, scientific modeling, and data analysis. For example, scientists use computers to perform complex mathematical computations, to view and analyze images from space, and to publish information on their recent research. They also use computer programs to simulate a structure, organism, or arrangement and then evaluate how it performs under different situations.

  8. The Role of Computers Government affairs • In government organizations, you can use computers to organize information by storing and maintaining records. Computers are also used for providing services to citizens. For example, you can view information on current policies and government issues on a computer.

  9. The Role of Computers Arts and entertainment • You can use computers to create drawings and paintings. Photographers use computers to edit and enhance pictures. Writers use computers to write content for their books and to create illustrations. Using computers, writers can make changes in the content easily and save time. • You can also use computers for entertainment. You can listen to music, watch movies, store and print photographs, send greetings, and play games by using a computer.

  10. The Role of Computers Publishing • You can use computers to design any type of publication ranging from simple newsletters to fashion magazines, marketing materials, books, or newspapers.

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