TLE I ( Computer Education )

Subject Description

Computer Education for the first year students of the S & T Oriented High School is Computer Applications. The prepared
course of study are primarily designed to equip the students with an adequate knowledge necessary to the understanding and
appreciation of computers as data processing tools and of the fundamental concepts of electronic data processing.. It covers
introduction to computer concepts, operating systems, file storage and management, viruses and anti-virus measures, word
processing, spreadsheets, desktop publishing and presentation software, networking and the internet, and webpage design.

These topics should serve as a link for student to identify the essential features of data processing, understand the
concept of computer-based information processing system, and identify and describe the basic functions performed by hardware
devices or components normally associated with a computer system.

This subject is allotted 240 minutes every week with 1.2 units credit.

TLE - I (Computer Education)

Content Outline
First Quarter:

1. History of computers
1.1. Types of computing devices
1.2. Earliest computing devices
2. Introduction to computers
2.1. Definition of computers
2.2. Types of computers
2.3. Parts of computers
2.4. Number System
2.4.1. Converting one system to another
2.4.2. Perform operations involving different number systems
3. Operating system
3.1. Purpose of operating systems
3.2. Commands used in OS
3.3. Systems of File Management
3.4. Storing data using different media
4. Viruses and anti-virus measures
4.1. Definition of computer virus
4.2. Reasons why people create virus
4.3. Virus symptoms
4.4. Examples of computer viruses
4.5. Definition of anti-virus
4.6. Anti-virus software

Second Quarter:

5. Word processors using MS Word

5.1. Steps in opening MS Word
5.2. Parts of MS Word working environment
5.3. Create a word document
5.4. Save a document
5.5. Closing MS Word
5.6. Opening a saved document
5.7. Editing a document
5.7.1. Move text
5.7.2. Copy and Paste Feature
5.8. Formatting a document
5.8.1. Font
5.8.2. Paragraph
5.9. Inserting graphics
5.10. Inserting tables
5.10.1. Formatting tables
5.11. Inserting numbered list or bullets
5.12. Inserting Header and Footer
5.13. Mail Merge Feature
5.14. Printing a document

6. Spreadsheets using MS Excel

6.1. Steps in opening MS Excel
6.2. Parts of MS Excel working environment
6.3. Create a worksheet
6.4. Save worksheet
6.5. Close MS Excel
6.6. Open a saved worksheet
6.7. Editing worksheet
6.7.1. Move cell content
6.7.2. Copy and Paste Features
6.8. Format worksheet
6.8.1. Font
6.8.2. Borders and Shading
6.9. Use formula
6.10. Use Functions
6.11. Create database
6.12. Graphs
6.13. Print worksheet
Third Quarter:

7. Desktop publishing using MS Publisher

7.1. Steps in opening MS Publisher
7.2. Parts of MS Publisher working environment
7.3. Create a publication
1.1.1. Invitation
1.1.2. Certificate
1.1.3. Signs
1.1.4. Flyer
1.1.5. Brochure
1.1.6. Program
1.1.7. Newsletter
7.4. Save a publication
7.5. Closing MS Publisher
7.6. Open a saved publication
7.7. Format a publication
7.8. Text Frames
7.9. Insert pictures
7.10. Print publication

8. Creating presentation using MS PowerPoint

8.1. Steps in opening MS PowerPoint
8.2. Parts of MS PowerPoint working environment
8.3. Create a slide presentation
8.3.1. Using Template
8.3.2. Blank presentation
8.3.3. Auto content Wizard
8.4. Run a slide show
8.5. Save a presentation
8.6. Close MS PowerPoint
8.7. Open a saved presentation
8.8. Edit a presentation
8.8.1. Move text
8.8.2. Copy and Paste Feature
8.8.3. Inserting new slide
8.8.4. Inserting a duplicate slide
8.9. Format a presentation
8.9.1. Layout
8.9.2. Background
8.9.3. Changing color scheme
8.10. Insert graphics
8.11. Add animation
8.12. Add slide transition
8.13. Insert sound
8.14. Print presentation
8.14.1. Print Per slide
8.14.2. Print Handout

Fourth Quarter:

9. Networking and the internet

9.1. Elements of computer network
9.2. Hardware requirements for computer communication
9.3. Methods of computer communication
9.4. Internet
9.4.1. Definition
9.4.2. Services provided by the internet
9.4.3. Proper Internet Etiquette
9.4.4. Methods of citing information on the internet

10. Web page Design

10.1. Different web browsers
10.2. Types of web page
10.3. HTML
10.3.1. Definition of HTML
10.3.2. Simple Text Editor
10.3.2.1. Notepad
10.3.2.2. WordPad
10.3.3. HTML Tags
10.3.4. Edit HTML files
10.3.4.1. Save files
10.3.4.2. Refresh button
10.3.5. Insert hyperlinks
10.3.6. Insert tables
10.3.7. Insert sound

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 TLE-1 (Computer Education)
Specific Competencies

FIRST QUARTER

A. History of computers (Time allotment: 2 hours)

1. Manifest ability in relating computing devices as basis in the evolution of computers

1.1. Identify and differentiate the types of computing devices invented by man in calculating and processing
of data
1.2. Describe the earliest computing devices

B. Introduction to computers (Time allotment: 18 hours)

2. Demonstrate skills in illustrating the capabilities and the limitations of computer tools.
2.1. Define computer
2.2. Identify the types of computers
2.3. Identify the parts of a computer
2.3.1. Identify different hardware
2.3.1.1. Give examples of input/output devices
2.3.1.2. Give examples of storage devices
2.3.2. Identify different software
2.3.2.1. Give examples of operating systems
2.3.2.2. Give examples of application software
2.3.3. Describe different peopleware
2.3.3.1. Describe the role of programmers in the computer
2.3.3.2. Describe the role of users in the computer
2.4. Identify the number system use in computer
2.4.1. Convert decimal to binary, octal and hexadecimal system vice-versa
2.4.2. Add and subtract binary, octal and hexadecimal system

C. Operating systems (Time allotment: 8 hours)

3. Manifest ability to demonstrate the functionality of an operating system and its file management system
3.1. Discuss the purpose of operating systems
3.2. Use commands in a given operating system
3.3. Illustrate the systems of file management
3.3.1. Give examples of different file extensions and formats
3.4. Illustrate how data is stored on storage media

D. Viruses and anti-virus measures (Time allotment: 8 hours)

4. Demonstrate skills in preventing viruses and other malicious code that effects computers
4.1. Describe a computer virus
4.2. State the reasons why people create computer virus
4.3. Determine some virus symptoms
4.4. Differentiate and give examples of viruses
4.4.1. File virus
4.4.2. Boot-sector virus
4.4.3. Multipartite virus
4.4.4. Macro virus
4.4.5. E-mail virus
4.4.6. Denial-of-service attack
4.4.7. Hoax
4.5. Prevent malicious code attacks
4.6. Familiarize with the use of anti-virus software

SECOND QUARTER

E. Word processing (Time allotment: 16 hours)

5. Demonstrate skills in using word processing software to compose effective and well-organized documents
5.1. Open MS Word
5.2. Close MS Word
5.3. Identify the parts of MS Word work area
5.4. Create a word document
5.5. Edit a word document
5.6. Format a document
5.7. Insert pictures in a document
5.8. Insert tables in a document
5.9. Insert ordered lists in a document
5.10. Insert bulleted lists in a document
5.11. Merge word documents
5.12. Print word documents

F. Spreadsheets (Time allotment: 20 hours)

6. Demonstrate skills in using spreadsheets managing software towards collating meaningful spreadsheets

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 6.1. Open MS Excel
6.2. Close MS Excel
6.3. Identify the parts of MS Excel work area
6.4. Arrange and manage data in a spreadsheet
6.5. Use formulas in a spreadsheet
6.6. Apply basic functions in spreadsheet
6.7. Create databases
6.8. Create graphs

THIRD QUARTER

G. Desktop publishing (Time allotment: 18 hours)

7. Demonstrate skills in using MS publisher in creating informative publication

7.1. Use MS Publisher software in making publications
7.2. Create different publications namely
7.2.1. Invitation
7.2.2. Certificate
7.2.3. Signs
7.2.4. Flyer
7.2.5. Brochure
7.2.6. Program
7.2.7. Newsletter
7.3. Edit a publication
7.4. Format a publication
7.5. Print publication

H. Presentation (Time allotment: 20 hours)

8. Demonstrate skills in using MS PowerPoint in creating slide presentations
8.1. Open MS PowerPoint
8.2. Close MS PowerPoint
8.3. Identify the parts of MS PowerPoint work area
8.4. Create a storyboard
8.5. Create a presentation using
8.5.1. Template
8.5.2. Auto content wizard
8.5.3. Blank presentation
8.6. Save a presentation using different file types:
8.6.1. PowerPoint presentation
8.6.2. PowerPoint Show
8.7. Add graphics in a slide
8.8. Insert custom animation in slide
8.9. Add sound in a slide
8.10. Create interactive elements in a slide show

FOURTH QUARTER

I. Networking and the internet (Time allotment: 16 hours)

9. Manifest ability to illustrate the basics of computer networks and internet use

9.1. Illustrate the elements of a computer network

9.2. Identify the hardware needed for computer communication
9.3. Identify the different methods of computer communication
9.4. Illustrate the different services used on the internet
9.5. Apply proper internet ethics
9.6. Use proper methods of citing information on the internet

J. Web pages Design (Time allotment: 20 hours)

10. Demonstrate skills in making entertaining and informative web pages using HTML
10.1. Identify the different types of browsers
10.2. Identify different types of web pages
10.3. Use simple text editor to create web page by means of HTML tags
10.4. Edit text editor
10.4.1. Add special characters
10.5. Format HTML files
10.6. Add text animations in web page
10.7. Insert pictures in web page
10.8. Create hyperlinks
10.9. Insert tables in web page
10.10. Insert sound files in web page
10.11. Insert presentations in web page

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