FM-DNSC-PRS-01

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Revision No. : 00
Republic of the Philippines Date Effective:
DAVAO DEL NORTE STATE COLLEGE 30 November 2016
New Visayas, Panabo City, Davao del Norte, Philippines 8105 Approved by : President
Website: www.dnsc.edu.ph; Telephone #: 63 84 6284301
Email Address: president@dnsc.edu.ph; jab@dnsc.edu.ph

INSTITUTE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

SYLLABUS IN ICT 1: ICT APPLICATIONS

First Semester, S.Y. 2017 2018

VISION: CORE VALUES:

We envision the Davao del Norte State College to be: We commit to pursue our vision, accomplish our mission and
a premier institution of higher learning that is imbued with its core values for the development of human achieve our goals through our core values of:
resources, and generation and utilization of knowledge and technology for a productive, sustainable, Excellence, Integrity, Innovativeness, Stewardship, Love of GOD and
just, and humane society. Country
MISSION: OUR GRADUATES:
As an institution of higher learning and teaching excellence, informed by research and empowered to Our graduates carry DNSCs values into their workplaces as
carry out extension and production services, DNSC shall: competent, collaborative workers, and socially connected ethical
1. provide equitable access, quality, relevant, and environment-friendly programs in instruction, leaders. They adhere to professional ethics and seek solutions to
research, and extension; workplace problems. They are creative, critical thinkers, and
2. promote good governance and adopt mechanisms to continuously upgrade institutional standards; resilient to cross-cultural environment.
3. enhance capabilities and work ethics of the workers of the institution; and,
4. develop appropriate linkage and network in the implementation of College programs.
Board Resolution No. 16, Series 2014 - 26 June 2014

I. Course Number : ICT 1

II. Course Title : ICT APPLICATIONS
III. Credit : 3 Units
IV. Pre-requisite : None
V. Course Description : This is a three (3) unit modular course, which focuses on the understanding of concepts, practices, and the acquisition of basic skills in various IT
Fundamentals 1 in teaching. The course includes introductory information, skills and applications to achieve basic technology literacy, including initial uses of internet and other
distance learning resources of teaching, learning and information access. It is carried out in three modules corresponding to the levels of technology competencies of students.
VI. General Objectives : Upon completion of this course, each student should be able to:
1. Explain the importance of computer competency in computerized society.
2. Explain the types and function of various hardware components.
3. Understand the purpose of System Software and Application software and discuss various examples of each.
4. Perform common tasks within an operating system (e.g. copy, rename, move, and delete files; format disks; store files, etc.).
5. Use a word processor to compete common word processing tasks (e.g. formatting text, setting tabs, changing margins, checking spelling).
6. Use spreadsheet to manipulate numbers, including the use of simple formulas and functions.
7. Create simple graphics and presentation using presentation software.
8. Communicate using e-mail.
9. Understand the importance of the Internet and the World Wide Web for research.
10. Use of cloud storage
11. Use Google forms to gather data online.
VII. Course Outline :

Learning Activities Plan:

Teaching Learning Timetable
Course Content Desired Learning Outcomes Assessment Tasks Resource Materials
Activities (in hrs)
Class Orientation Adapt class rules and Lecture- Presentation of role Info graphic poster 2 HOURS
Rules and Regulations regulations and familiarize the discussion playing Computer unit
VM, Core Values College VM and Core Values; Group the class Presenter
Course Overview Exhibit loyalty to the school and assign Projector/Smart TV
Distribution of Syllabus policies; scenario for Copy of Syllabus
Act upon on the ideal principles role-playing Students handbook
embodied by the College and
the Institute.
Computer concepts Outline the history of Lecture Assignment PowerPoint 8 HOURS
1. Definition and Brief History computing and the significant Discussion Paper and pen Presentation
2. Classification of computers according developments that contributed Concept test Projector
to: to the ICT at present. mapping Oral recitation Board and Marker
a. Data Handled Differentiate the components of Exhibit the Moving quiz Textbooks and
b. Size the computer environment different suggested websites
c. Purpose according to its uses. computer Computer Unit
3. Computer Components Appreciate the usefulness of the peripherals. Computer
a. Hardware ICT in the society. Peripherals
 i. Input Categorize each computer Present several Projector
ii. Output peripheral according to its uses. types of
iii. Storage Differentiate computer software
iv. Processing Device components into input, output,
b. Software storage and processing devices.
i. System Software Display competence in using the
ii. Application Software computer and its peripherals.
c. Users
4. Types of Computing Environment
Laboratory Activity
1. Basic Computer Operations
2. Identifying input, process and output
and storage devices
3. Typing Practice
Operating System Demonstrate the basic file Paper and pen Assignment PowerPoint 5 HOURS
1. File Basics operation in an operating test Class Discussion Presentation
2. File Management system. Lecture Recitation Projector
3. Computer Viruses Determine the notion of Discussion Quiz Board and Marker
4. Data Backup and security computer virus and its effect to Demonstration Return Hand outs
Laboratory Activity: system files. Demonstration Textbooks, video
Operating System Exploration: Create file backup to secure Laboratory tutorials, slides and
1. Identifying system and application important computer files. Exercise suggested websites
programs Practice good computer and file Computer Unit
2. Changing computers setting: The management to ensure optimal Operating System
Control Panel data security. Projector
a. Display Determine and diagram how
b. Ease of Access system and application software
c. Personalization works.
d. Programs and Features Effectively use the different
e. User Accounts functionality and some useful
3. Creating and working with folders and features of common operating
files systems such as Windows OS.
4. Creating Back-ups
5. Providing sensible filenames
 6. Identifying file format and extension Value the importance of an
7. Typing Master operating system in the
Identifying and changing file or folder computing environment.
permission
The Internet and the World Wide web Determine how internet and Lecture Assignment PowerPoint 10 HOURS
1. Communications and Networks World Wide Web works. discussion Class Discussion Presentation
2. Internet access and connections Communicate through Paper and pen Recitation Projector
3. Internet Hardware connecting to the internet and test Quiz Board and Marker
4. Browsers the use of an email utility. Demonstration Return Hand outs
5. Search Engines Recognize and adapt the core Demonstration Textbooks, video
How the Internet works rules of the netiquette. Laboratory tutorials, slides and
Transmission Control Protocol Determine how internet and Exercise suggested websites
Internet Protocol World Wide Web works.
HTTP protocol Create email accounts
TCP/Utilities
Domain Names
Domain Name Service Services (DNS
Servers)
The World Wide Web pages
Web Servers
Introduction to Gmail
Laboratory Activity:
1. Browsing and Searching the Internet
through different web browsers and
search engines
2. Creating and Using E-mail
3. Joining to newsgroups or forums (e.g
edmodo.com)
4. Typing Master
Word Processing (Microsoft Word) Determine the functionalities of Paper and pen Assignment Projector 20
1. Introduction to MS Word the current popular word test Class Discussion Board and Marker HOURS
a. Exploring the ribbon processing application. Demonstration Recitation Textbooks, video
b. Using quick access toolbar Quiz tutorials, slides and
c. Switching views suggested websites
 d. Opening existing documents Design business letters, cards Return MS Word Software
e. Saving documents and logo using the Microsoft Demonstration
2. Creating documents Word. Laboratory
a. Starting a new document Create a spelling and grammar Exercise
b. Selecting text error free research paper
3. Formatting text through the use of the different
a. Formatting with styles functionalities of the word
b. Creating and modifying styles processor application.
c. Changing the character formatting Discuss the importance of word
of text processing application in the
d. Paragraph alignment and indents society.
e. Line and page breaks
f. Borders and shading
g. Bulleted and numbered list
4. Correcting text
a. Correcting a spelling or grammar
error
b. Running a manual spelling or
grammar check
5. Working with images
a. Inserting
b. Resizing
c. Cropping
6. Inserting header, footer and page
number
7. Adding references
a. Citation
b. Footnote
c. Table of contents
Laboratory Activity:
Creating Documents
Spreadsheet (MS Excel) Determine and label the Checklist Assignment PowerPoint 25 HOURS
1. Getting Started with Excel different commands of a Paper and pen Class Discussion Presentation
spreadsheet application test Actual Cabling Projector
 a. Identifying the parts and according to its purpose and Teacher Board and Marker
customizing the MS Excel functionality. Assessment Hand outs
window Create sensible spreadsheet Observation Textbooks, video
b. Creating workbooks formulas to perform calculation tutorials, slides and
c. Modifying worksheets and projections. suggested websites
2. Working with data and excel tables Present graphical reports by 1. Suggested tools
a. Entering and revising data creating charts and illustration.
b. Managing data by using Flash Exemplify the effective use of
fill spreadsheet in performing
3. Performing calculations on data calculation and projections.
a. Creating formulas to calculate
values
b. Automatic workbook
calculation
4. Changing workbook appearance
a. Formatting cells
b. Defining styles
c. Conditional formatting
5. Creating charts and graphics
Laboratory Activity:
Creating Worksheets
Slide Presentation (MS PowerPoint) Outline and label the important Checklist Assignment PowerPoint 10 HOURS
1. Exploring MS PowerPoint tools in presentation software. Paper and pen Class Discussion Presentation
2. Creating Presentations Produce effective, practical test Recitation Projector
3. Working with slides slideshows by applying Teacher Quiz Board and Marker
a. Applying Themes transitions and animation. Assessment Hand outs
b. Changing the slide background Display proficiency in creating a Observation Textbooks, video
4. Visual enhancements presentation using the tutorials, slides and
a. Inserting pictures and clipart Microsoft PowerPoint suggested websites
images application.
b. Applying animations to slides
and placeholders
c. Adding audio
d. Inserting and playing video
 Laboratory Activity:
Creating a Slide Presentation
Google Web Technology Effectively uses Google forms Paper and pen Assignment PowerPoint 10 HOURS
Google Drive to create online survey test Class Discussion Presentation
Get started with Google Drive Differentiate MS Office from Lecture Recitation Projector
Store files in Google Drive Google docs, sheets, and slides Discussion Quiz Board and Marker
Organize and find your files Appreciate the purpose of Demonstration Return Hand outs
Share files with Google Drive blogs Demonstration Textbooks, video
Sync files to your computer Demonstrate the use of Google Laboratory tutorials, slides and
Google Calendar drive Exercise suggested websites
Create docs, sheets and slides
Google forms
Blogs
blogger
Get started with Blogger
Manage your Blog
Change your blogs look
Laboratory Activity:
Creating google docs
Creating google sheet
Creating Google slide
Creating Google forms
Creating and posting blog

VIII. Course Requirements:

Examination 30 %
Quizzes 25 %
Projects 25 %
Assignment 10 %
Attendance 10 %
100%
Criteria for Grading:
Midterm Requirements 50%
Final Requirements 50%
IX. References:

A. Books
Dogma, et al. (2011). Fundamentals of Information Technology. Retrieved on July 2017
Pepito, C. P. (2010). Computer Fundamentals & Information Technology. Retrieved on July 2017
Jemma, Inc. (2012). Office Productivity Using MS Office 2010. Retrieved on July 2017
McGraw-Hill, (2011). MS Office Laboratory Manual. Retrieved on July 2017

X. Suggested Readings:

A. Internet Resources

Google (2017). Google Drive Tutorial. Retrieved from: https://support.google.com/drive/?hl=en#topic=14940 On July 2017
Google (2017). Google Calendar Tutorial. Retrieved from: https://support.google.com/calendar/?hl=en#topic=3417969 On July 2017
Google (2017). Blogger Tutorial. Retrieved from: https://support.google.com/blogger/?hl=en#topic=3339243 On July 2017
Goodwill Community Foundation, Inc. (2017). Microsoft Office Tutorial. Retrieved from: http://www.gcflearnfree.org/ On July 2017
Microsoft (2017). Word 2013 videos and tutorials. Retrieved from: http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/word-help/training-courses-for-word-2013-
HA104030981.aspx On July 2017
Microsoft (2017). Excel 2013 training. Retrieved from: http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/excel-help/training-courses-for-excel-2013-HA104032083.aspx On July
2017
Microsoft (2017). PowerPoint 2013 videos and tutorials. Retrieved from: http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/powerpoint-help/training-courses-for-powerpoint-
2013-HA104015465.aspx On July 2017

Prepared and Submitted by:

GERLYN D. OTERO JUMAR S. BULADACO

Instructor Instructor
Reviewed by: Approved by:

JONILYN A. TEJADA ROGELIO A. MASANGKAY

Program Chairperson OIC Dean

Revision Date: Prepared by: Reviewed by: Approved by:

July 27, 2017 Gerlyn D. Otero, Jumar S. Buladaco, Jonilyn A. Tejada Rogelio A. Masangkay
Brian Jade Garcia