WEEK 11 - SESSION 3 (THE END)

In our class, we have discussed about some issues of the Internet, which are Internet safety, Hacker, Phishing and Spoofing. We found out the information in the material and on the Internet as well. We discussed very ebulliently. I was not good at ICT, that is why i always asked my group mates for explanation during discussion, and they felt free to help me. It made me feel interested in ICT class. It was not really boring as i thought before.



This is the last session I have learned in ICT class for the first trimester at AIU, and also the last post on this Blog.

Thanks for your visiting my Blog! wishing you a nice day!

WEEK 11 - SESSION 1 & 2

In these sessions, my lecturer have shown us video about history of the Internet.

I have learned about the underlying technologies: 7 layers of the OSI Model.

 

I also have known about Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), the Web (World Wide Web), Internet Service Provider (ISP), IP Addressing, Uniform Resource Locators (URL) and the Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP).

At the end of the classes, my lecturer gave us an assignment. we were required to create a movie presentation about Internet tools and applications.

Internet tools and applications

WEEK 10 - SESSION 3

At the end of week 10, I have practiced using Microsoft PowerPoint by creating a presentation about Facebook, which applied what i have learned before, such as: insert smart art, video, audio, hyperlink.....

WEEK 10 - SESSION 1 & 2

In these sessions, i have learned about presentation skills with Microsoft PowerPoint Basic and advanced.
For MS PowerPoint Basic, I have known how to work with slides and text basic, how to apply a theme, insert an image/clip art from a file, and insert a screen clipping from a window. I also have known how to apply different transitions to the slides, different animations to the text and objects, create word art and shapes as well as how to work with video.

For MS PowerPoint Advanced, I  have known how to insert smart art, audio and create hyperlink and action button.

WEEK 9 - SESSION 1, 2 & 3

This week i have learned about Pivot Tables and how to use it.
A Pivot Table is way to present information in a report format. It makes the data in worksheets much more manageable by summarizing the data and allowing user to manipulate it in different ways.

WEEK 8 - SESSION 1, 2 & 3

I have learned about spread sheet skill using Microsoft excel basic and advanced.
I have known about cell basics, modifying columns, rows and cell, wrapping text and merging cells, formatting and create simple formula.
I also have learned how to work with chart, review and share workbooks, track changes, add and delete comments, finalize and protect our workbook.
 I have already practiced using MS excel by doing the activities in class, such as: create a worksheet document and insert a title for it, display the current date and time using formula '=Now()', get the total using 'Sum()' as well as using If statement and Lookup

WEEK 7 - SESSION 1, 2 & 3

In these sessions, i have practiced working with MS Word by using what i have learned before, such as: insert pictures, create hyperlink....

My lecturer also asked me to create my weekly timetable.

WEEK 6 - SESSION 1&2

In these sessions, i have learned about word processing skills: MS Word Basic and MS Word Advanced.
Microsoft Office includes a variety of programs such as: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access,....
For MS Word Basic, i have learned how to start a a MS word and use word window, which are: document window, ribbon, mini toolbar, shortcut menus and quick Access Toolbar.
I also have learned about basic tasks and text basic, which includes 7 components:

• insert
• delete
• select
• copy, cut and paste text
• drag and drop text
• find and replace text
• save
• printing

Now i have known how to format text and work with graphics.

For MS Word Advanced, i have learned how to work with styles and templates, customize tables and create charts as well as create mail merge documents and hyperlink.

WEEK 5 - SESSION 3

In this session, I have learned about special folder, Windows and virtual special folders, system tools folder and accessories.

Special folders are folders which are presented to the user through an interface as an abstract concept, instead of an absolute folder path. They are used for storing application settings and files, storing internet files,…new special folders have being added in every version of Windows since their introduction in Windows 95.

There are three main Windows special folders, which are:

·        Desktop folder

·        Start menu folder

·        Personal documents folder.

It also includes folders such as “favorites”, “cookies”, system libraries and the like.

Here are the virtual special folders: recycle bin, control panel, desktop, drives, internet, my documents, network,…

I also have known about the contents of system tools folder, which are: disk cleaner and defragmenter, system restore, control panel,…. To access: start button => all programs => accessories => system tools.

WEEK 5 - SESSION 1&2

In the first session, I have learned about Microsoft Windows, Windows7 aims and its anatomy.

Windows is proprietary software. It comes preloaded on most of PCs sold today, and can also be purchased separately.

Windows7 is the latest version of a series of operating systems that Microsoft has produced for use on personal computers. For the anatomy of it, I have known about 5 main elements:

·        Aero view: which are aero, aero peek, aero snap, aero flip and aero shake.

·        Taskbar: included jump lists, pin and action center.

·        Search in the Start Menu.

·        Libraries

·        Gadgets

Moreover, I have known about additional tools in Windows7 and its requirements.

For the next session, I have learned about Windows7 file management, which are managing files and folders, using search in the search bar at the top right corner of the Windows Explorer pane, search options and features, and a new approach to accessing content.

WEEK 4 - SESSION 3

In this session, I have learned about types of network.

Nowadays, people use LAN (Local Area Network) and WAN (Wide Area Network) in common. Let’s find out about it.

LAN: is a network in small geographical area such as: room, building, campus, ... It has two types:

·        Intranet: is a private LAN designed for use by everyone within an organization. Access to an intranet’s wed site is restricted by a firewall.

·        Extranet: is a network that connects people your company with people who are outside your company-all within a secure, password-protected network that can be accessed from anywhere.

WAN is a network spread geographically (Country or across globe). It has several types:

·        Metropolitan area network (MAN)

·        Public access network (PAN)

·        Value added network (VAN)

·        Virtual private network (VPN)

I also have known about Peer-to-Peer network, Server-Based network, its advantages and disadvantages, Client/Server network and the other types of network.

 

It is the end of this week. See u in the next post!

WEEK 4 - SESSION 1&2

The first session of this week, I have learnt about computer network, network components, basic networking concepts, data communication and data transmission characteristics.

Computer network is simply a group of interconnected computers. Two or more computers are connected via hardware or software, and able to communicate with each other. For example: the internet, ATM, e-banking….

There are five major components of a computer network:

1.     Communication media

2.     Interconnecting devices

3.     Computers

4.     Networking software

5.     Application

I have known about the basic networking concepts, which are: Topology-the physical layout of network, Protocol-the rules in data communication, and Architecture-how the hardware and software are integrated to form a working.

There are three elements of data communication (at least) must exist: sender, medium, receiver.

 There are 3 data transmission characteristics: bandwidth (rate of transmission), analog or digital (type of signal) and serial or parallel (order of bits).

For the second session, I have learnt about communication channel, network medium, physical medium, wireless medium, digital communication, wirelesss networking (Wi-fi) and the applications.

Medium may be either physical cable, such as twisted pair, coaxial,… or wireless. Physical interface to medium is usually network interface card (NIC) or network adapter.

 

I have known about wireless media, such as: microwave system, satellite system, cellular technology and infrared technology. I also have learnt some general things about the digital communication, wireless networking - Wi-Fi and application as well.

WEEK 3 - SESSION 3

I have learned about the application software, personal application software, workgroup application software, enterprise application software, business application software and communication software...

 

I also have known about categories of application software, which are commercial software, shareware, freeware and public domain software, and other forms of application software, which are packaged software, custom software and web application.

At the end of this week, I have known about the software installation procedures.