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CCED 0606: Basic Computer Skills Level 2
Effective date
September 2024
Department
Community & Career Ed P/T
School
Arts and Sciences
Description
Basic Computer Skills Level 2 is the second of two levels of Accessible Education and Training Computer Skills. This course is designed to build on the skills acquired in Basic Computer Skills 1, as well as expand and develop new skills through guided activities in Word, PowerPoint, use of social media, internet safety and a short introduction to Excel.
Credits
0.0
Year of study
Below Grade 10 Equivalency
Prerequisites
CCED 0605 or Department approval.
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate classroom behaviour to support learning.
- Search and identify Word templates for various tasks.
- Use editing tools to prepare various documents from Word templates.
- Design and create documents using a Word templates.
- Deliver a PowerPoint presentation.
- Create a basic data table and use simple arithmetic formulas in Excel.
- Explore current social media applications and identify the uses and associated risks.
- Evaluate the accuracy and bias of electronic sources using a checklist.
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 delivered in a blended format.
Grading System
Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Passing grade
70%
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Assignments |
65 |
Completion of module activities |
|
Participation |
5 |
Rubric |
|
Portfolio |
30 |
Templates, PPT presentations, resume, excel step count record |
Course topics
- Word templates- flyers, event tickets, letters, resumes and memos
- Internet safety
- Basic Excel tables
- PowerPoint presentations
- Uses and risks of social media applications
- Internet research skills
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.