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CCED 0605: Basic Computer Skills Level 1
Effective date
September 2024
Department
Community & Career Ed P/T
School
Arts and Sciences
Description
Basic Computer Skills Level 1 is the first of the two levels of Accessible Education and Training Computer Skills. Computers are an important part of education, work and personal life. This course is designed to give students a strong foundation in basic computer skills through guided activities about basic computer knowledge, keyboarding, word processing, electronic communication and internet safety.
Credits
0.0
Year of study
Below Grade 10 Equivalency
Prerequisites
Department approval required.
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate classroom behaviour to support learning.
- List the basic parts of a computer system (system unit, monitor, keyboard, mouse, USB, hard disk drive, headphones and monitor).
- Demonstrate the ability to properly start and shut down a computer system, including logging off a public computer.
- Demonstrate the ability to print documents.
- Access myVCC.ca account by logging on and off (including sending and receiving email with attachments).
- Create subject folders and demonstrate basic file management skills.
- Use Microsoft Word to create, name, save, retrieve and edit documents in subject folders.
- Identify and use editing tools (Spell check, Editor, copy, cut, paste, margins, font, font size and borders).
- Apply keyboarding techniques using QWERTY finger positions.
- Explain how computers are an important part of education, work and life.
- Identify basic internet safety practices, security risks and potential consequences of sharing personal information.
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
Students may request formal recognition of prior learning attained through informal education, work, or other life experience, including Indigenous ways of knowing. Credits may be granted to students who are able to sufficiently demonstrate the learning outcomes of CCED 0605. Methods for assessing prior learning may include demonstration or portfolio assignment. If PLAR is successful, transcripts will reflect and 'S' grade (satisfactorily completed), which is not included in grade point average (GPA) calculations. Please contact the Department for details.
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 140
Total Hours: 140
Total Hours: 140
Instructional Strategies
Instructional strategies include lecture, demonstration, individualized instruction, discussion, and group work delivered in a blended format.
Grading System
Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Passing grade
70%
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Assignments |
70 |
Completion of module activities |
|
Project |
20 |
Flyer, Calendar |
|
Participation |
5 |
Rubric |
|
Other |
5 |
Demonstration of keyboarding techniques and ergonomics rubric |
Course topics
- Basic computer skills
- Internet safety and browsers
- Accessing VCC account and email
- Basic Word documents
- Touch typing
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/. - To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.