Introduction Cambridge ICT Starters: Initial Steps has been written to support you in your work on the Cambridge International Diploma ICT Starters (Initial Steps) from 2019. This book provides full coverage of all of the modules so that you will have a good range of skills and information to support you in the next stages of your ICT development. The modules can be studied in any order.
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The book supports your work on the key skills needed at this level to become knowledgeable in emailing, handling data, basic spreadsheet management, creating and editing written work and handling images. The book provides you and your helpers with:
examples of activities to do • exercises to practise the skills before you put them into practice • final projects to show just how much you have learnt • optional scenario and challenge activities for those who want to challenge themselves further. •
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It is designed for use in the classroom with help and support from trained teachers. The tasks, skills and activities have been set in real situations where computer access will be essential. At the start of each module there is a section called ‘Before you start …’ which explains what you need to know before you begin. The activities are designed to lead you towards a final project where you will have the opportunity to display your knowledge and understanding of each of the skills.
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Some exercises require you to open prepared files for editing. These files are available to be downloaded by your teachers from www.cambridge.org/ISBN website. You will find that the website provides the files to get you started. These files are included to help you start the activities in this book. The modules in this book use Microsoft Office 2010, Microsoft Paint, Scratch, Gmail and a variety of web browsers and search engines. Using these will develop your digital skills and will mean that the notes and activities in the book will be easy for you to follow. However, your teacher may decide to use different applications to help you to meet the module objectives of the module. We hope that you will enjoy working on this stage and will take pleasure in your learning. Good luck!
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