NCEA Level 1 Digital Information Practical
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: R. Isaacs.
Course Overview:
The NCEA Level 1 Digital Information Practical course equips students with essential digital skills through hands-on experience with key software applications. The course covers Microsoft Office Suite, keyboarding, presentation software, word processing, spreadsheets, and desktop publishing. Students will develop practical skills to efficiently use these tools for personal, academic, and professional purposes.
Key Learning Areas:
Microsoft Content:
- Introduction to Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Integrating applications for enhanced productivity
Presentation Software:
- Creating engaging presentations using Microsoft PowerPoint
- Utilising design elements like text and images
Word Processing:
- Mastering Microsoft Word for creating and formatting documents.
Spreadsheets:
- Understanding Microsoft Excel for data organisation and analysis
- Creating and formatting spreadsheets, using formulas and charts
Course Outcomes:
- By the end of the course, students will be able to:
- Use Microsoft Office Suite applications proficiently.
- Create professional presentations in Microsoft PowerPoint
- Produce high-quality documents in Microsoft Word
- Organise and analyse data in Microsoft Excel
Content will vary depending on abilities and interests. This NCEA Level 1 course prepares students with vital digital skills, laying a strong foundation for future academic and career success.
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
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NZQA Info
Produce simple desktop published documents using templates
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Use computer technology to create and deliver a presentation from given content
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Produce a spreadsheet from instructions using supplied data
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Find information using the Internet
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Create a web page using a mark-up language with a text editor
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Compose and manage text to produce documents using basic keyboarding and layout skills
Pathway Tags
Accountant, Accounts Officer, Advertising, Auditor, Biomedical Engineer, Business Analyst, Computer Support Technician, Contact Centre Worker, Data Entry Operator/Transcriptionist, Database/Systems Administrator, Electronics Engineer, Energy Auditor, Financial Adviser, Financial Dealer, Game Developer, Helpdesk/Support Technician, Information Technology Architect, Information and Communication Technology Manager, Loss Adjuster, Management Consultant, Manager Marketing, Mortgage Broker, Network Administrator, Network Engineer, Procurement Manager, Production Manager, Programmer, Real Estate Agent, Sales and Marketing, Software Architect, Systems Administrator, Telecommunications Engineer, Tertiary Lecturer, Test Analyst, Web Designer, Web Developer, Website Administrator,
Disclaimer
For NCEA Levels 1, 2 & 3 courses will be made up of a selection of the stated standards. This will happen at the beginning of the year with the assigned teacher.