Course Description:

The Living in the IT Era course equips an outline of the history of computers, computer
systems, communication, and information technologies. This course emphasizes
information technology and its components and how Millennial Generation used it.
Establish knowledge on how to use different office applications. And to be aware of the
ethical and security issues of the use of computers and information technology.

Course Outline:

Module Module Title Lessons Week

Coverage
1 Introduction to the World
of Computers
Understanding
2 Computer Hardware and 1-4
1 Computers and
Software (Prelim)
Information
3 Basics of Using Word
Processing Application
1 System Software Operating
Systems and Utility
System and Programs 5-8
2
Application Software 2 Application Software (Midterm)
3 Basics of Using
Spreadsheets Application
1 Digital Storage
9-12
3 Computer Storage 2 Basics of a Presentation
(SemiFinal)
Application
Ethics in Using 1 Issues in Using Computer
Computer and and Information Technology 13-16
4
Information 2 Digital Safety and Security (Final)
Technology 3 Using Online Designing Platform

Learning Outcomes:
At the end of the course, the students should be able to do the following:

a. Cognitive

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 1. Acquire the knowledge they need in their quest for a meaningful
and purposeful living;
2. Gain more informed view about what they ought to do with respect to
each moral dilemma they will encounter in their lives;
3. Develop a critical and analytical mind in facing moral challenges in the
modern society at the level of the person, society and interaction with
the environment and other shared resources.

b. Psychomotor
1. Construct various ethical solutions to any contemporary issues.
2. Demonstrate a moral behavior as role-models to others.
3. Participate in nation building through vigilance in the different issues.

c. Affective
1. Internalize the moral principles as found in the dominant moral
theories and frameworks.
2. Appreciate their roles as agents of social transformation guided by
sound ethical principles.
3. Value the significance of moral principles as guide to human conduct.

Course Output:

1. Google Classroom Activities

2. Four Major Exams

Grading System:
Prelim Grade
Quizzes, Assignment, Outputs 50%
Prelim Exam 25%
Midterm Exam 25%
100%
Tentative Final Grade

Quizzes, Assignment, Outputs 50%

Semi Final Exam 25%
Final Exam 25%
100%

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 Midterm Grade + Tentative Final Grade
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Guidelines:

1. Students can take this course either online or offline.

2. Online and offline students are given the Google classroom code upon enrollment.
3. Online classes are synchronous and asynchronous.
4. Synchronous classes are held one hour per week through Google Meet. The rest
of the week is allotted for asynchronous instruction.
5. Those who opted for offline instruction must enroll in the Google classroom to
meet their instructor and specific instructions.
6. Offline students must take the significant examinations online together with the
online students as scheduled.
7. Offline students are required to submit their activities/outputs one week
before the significant examinations.

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 Module 1
UnderSTANDing Computers And InforMATIon Technology

Module Overview:
In this module, students will recognize the history of computers, how they evolved from
the past to the present. Identify how computers work, their basic categories, and types.
And appreciate the use of a word processing application.
Module Objectives:
1. Explain the evolution of Computers.
2. Identify the basic operations of computers, categories, and types.
3. Create document using a word processing application.

Lessons:
Lesson 1 Introduction to the World of Computers
Lesson 2 Computer Hardware and Software
Lesson 3 Basics in Google Docs

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 Lesson 1
Introduction to the World of Computers

Objectives:
At the end of the lesson, you are expected to:
1. Explain the history of computers and information and communication technology.
2. Identify the basic operations of computers and their components.
3. Classify the usage of computers in different areas.

Introduction

We should learn about computers because it becomes an integral part of our

lives; currently, computer literacy is one of the top skills needed for working. Before the
computer was a calculating device, it started with the invention of the Abacus. Inventors
innovated it and turned it into the machine that could help people do their daily work. In
the past, only computer professionals can use computers, and computers were
massive, as big as your refrigerator, and it consumes a lot of electricity. As time goes by
people gives a lot of feedback and request in using the computer, so it became smaller,
handy, easy to use that all people can use it.

Figure 1.1 First Calculating Device Abacus

Activity

Search via the Internet the past up to present computers. Describe each of them.

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ANALYsis

 What is the reason why inventors developed computers?

 Do you think computers will conquer the world like what we see in the movies?

 Is computer and information technology important? Why?

AbstrACTION

Before 1980
 Computers were large, expensive. Very few people had access to them. And
computers are primarily used for high-volume processing tasks.

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 Figure 1.2 First Programmable, Electronic, General-Purpose Digital
Computer ENIAC – Electronic Numerical Integrator and Computer

Figure 1.3 First General-Purpose Electronic Digital Computer Design for

Business Application
UNIVAC – Universal Automatic Computer

Microcomputers in the early 80s

 Computers were inexpensive, and they also developed personal computers.
The use of computers in this year increased radically.

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 Figure 1.4 Personal Computers in the early 80s

Today

More than 90% of Philippine households have computers at home and home, but it is
mainly used at work. Electronic devices are emerging into single units with multiple
capabilities to help users to make their work easy.

Computers are used for various tasks like looking up information and news, exchanging
e-mail, shopping and paying bills, downloading movies and music, organizing digital
photographs, playing games, and telecommuting. Computers at home use wireless
networking where computers and other devices can be used in any location nearby,
smart appliances are traditional appliances and built with computer or communication
technology; smart homes are household tasks that monitors and controls by a central
computer in the house.

Schools, colleges, and universities currently use computers in Education; this kind of
Education is merely integrated with computer laboratories, an electronic library system,
and wireless hotspots around the campus. Teachers can conduct classes via computer,
prepares handouts, lessons, exams using computers and applications via computer.
Because of computer distance learning, it is impossible to learn and participate
wherever they use the computer and Internet access.

Computers in the workplace have become an indispensable tool for decision-making

and productivity, and communication. Employees use computers in the workplace; that
is why as early as today, students should learn how to use a computer because
computers are commonly used in the workplace - Computers on the Go are computers
encountered every day.

A computer is a programmable computerized device that gets information and data from
the user; it executes operations on the information and data that it brings and stores the
information and data in the storage device. Computers only follow instructions to the
user using them; the user instructs the computer using a program. A program is the one
that determines the tasks that the computer will perform.

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Operations of Computer

– Input: Enters data in the computer

– Processing: Executes action and operations on the data
– Output: Produce the results of the executed operations on the data
– Storage: Saving and retaining data, programs
– Communications: Sending or collecting data

Data is raw and unorganized facts and can be in text, graphics, audio, or video.

Information is data that is processed into a proper form.

Information processing is converting data into information.

Six basic categories of computers

– Embedded computers
– Mobile devices
– Personal computers
– Midrange servers
– Mainframe computers
– Supercomputers

Embedded computers are embedded into a product and designed to perform specific
tasks or functions for that product. It cannot be used as a general-purpose computer
and is often embedded into household appliances, thermostats, sewing machines, A/V
equipment, and cars.

Figure 1.5 Examples of Embedded Computers

A mobile device is a tiny device with built-in computing or internet capability—examples:

Smartphones, Smart Watches, handheld gaming devices, portable digital media players.

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 Figure 1.6 Examples of Mobile Devices

A personal computer is a computer system designed to use by one person at a time.

Figure 1.7 Example of Personal Computer

A midrange server is a medium-sized computer used to host programs and data for a
small network.

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 Figure 1.8 Examples of Midrange Servers

A mainframe computer is an enormously powerful computer used by numerous

organizations to manage large amounts of centralized data.

Figure 1.9 Example of Mainframe Computer

A supercomputer is the fastest, most expensive, most powerful type of computer.

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 Figure 1.10 Example of Mainframe Computer

Computers and The Society

Immense improvements in the use of technology over the past decade have had a
distinct impact on the user's daily life, both at home and at work.

• There are a lot of benefits of a computer-oriented society

• But there are also some risks like computer viruses, malware, cybercrime, and
privacy issues
- Computer viruses
- Identity theft and phishing
- Privacy issues
• Variations in online communications
• The invisibility factors
• Information integrity that not all information displayed on the Internet is true or
accurate

APPLICAtion

Questions to Review:
1. What is the first use of the first invented computer?

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 2. What are the basic operations of the computer? Explain how they operate
in the computer system.

3. Differentiate Data and Information.

Closure

Good job! Now you understand the history and how computers and information
technology affect our lives.

References:
Vermaat, Freund (2014). Discovering Computers. Course Technology, Cengage
Learning
Morley & Parker (2011). Understanding Computers. Course Technology, Cengage
Learning

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 Lesson 2
Computer Hardware and Software

Objectives:
At the end of the lesson, you are expected to:

1. Identify the different hardware and software parts of a computer.

Introduction

You already learned about computers. Now you will discover what is inside the
computer. The components inside a computer will help to process your given
instructions. Together they will produce the output desired by the user.

Activity

1. Identify ten computer parts you know.

2. Classify each part of the computer parts if it is an Input, Output, Processing, Storage
Device, Application Software, or System Software.

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ANALYsis

 What is the importance of the parts of the computer?

 Can a computer work if it lacks some of its hardware components? Why?

 Can a computer work if it lacks some of its software components? Why?

AbstrACTION

Hardware is the physical section of a computer. The one that users see outside
the box. The hardware is associated with the basic operations of the computer.

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 Figure 2.1 Examples of Computer Hardware

Internal Hardware is placed inside the main box or system unit of the computer.

Figure 2.2 Examples of Internal Hardware

External Hardware is placed outside the system unit and plugs into ports located on the
exterior of the system unit.

Figure 2.3 Examples of External Hardware

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Input devices
– Are devices used to input information and data into the computer
– Keyboards, mice, scanners, cameras, headphones, microphones, joysticks, and
the like are examples of an input device

Processing devices
– Perform calculations and control computer's operation
– Central processing unit (CPU) and memory

Output devices
– Present results to the user
– Monitors, printers, speakers, projectors, etc.

Storage devices
– Are devices used to store information and data on or access information and
data from any storage media in the computer
– Hard drives, DVDs and drives, USB flash drives, and the like are some examples
of storage devices

Communications devices
– Are devices that let users communicate with others and access information
electronically
– Modems, network adapters, etc.

Software is programs or instructions used to tell the computer hardware what to do.
System Software: Operating system allows a computer to operate.
Application Software Performs specific tasks or applications.

Figure 2.4 Examples of System Software and Application Software

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APPLICAtion

Questions to Review:
1. List down 6 System Software from different vendors and include what year it
was released.

2. List down 5 External and Internal Hardware components and describe their
uses.

3. By chance, if you are going to buy a computer, what type of computer will you
buy and why?

Closure

Good job! Now you know what is computer hardware and software.

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References:

Vermaat, Freund (2014). Discovering Computers. Course Technology, Cengage

Learning
Morley & Parker (2011). Understanding Computers. Course Technology, Cengage
Learning

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 module
Basics of Google Docs

Objectives:
At the end of the lesson, you can:

1. Appreciate the use of Google Docs.

2. Create and edit documents in Google Docs.

Introduction

Google Docs is identical to other word processing applications like Microsoft Word,
Apple iWork, Open Office, LibreOffice, etc. Google Docs is an online free word
processor, web- based and offered by Google. Google Docs is a robust real-time
collaboration and document authoring tool. With almost identical functions and menus in
Microsoft Word, Google Docs is most used by online jobs because it is free and can let
multiple users edit a document simultaneously. The users can also see each other's
changes simultaneously through collaboration.

Activity

Search via Internet 4 examples of a Word Processing Application. Differentiate their

differences from Google Docs.

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ANALYsis

 What can you do in Google Docs?

 Is Google Docs safe to use? Why?

 Are Google Docs easy to use? Why?

 What are the benefits of using Google Docs?

AbstrACTION

Google Docs was developed by Google and was originated from two separate
products, the Writely and XL2Web. Writely was a web-based word processor created by
Upstartle software company in August 2005. On March 9, 2006, Google bought
Upstartle, which was the first step in developing Google Docs.

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 You can't use Google Docs if you don't have a Google Account. Better to set up
an Account in Google so you can use all the available applications of Google for free.
To get unlimited access, you need to pay a subscription fee to Google.

Users of Google Docs can import, export, create, edit, and update documents in
various file formats and fonts.

This is the interface of Google Docs:

This is the menu bar of Google Docs:

Title bar
Menu bar Tool bar

APPLICAtion

Instructions: Using Google Docs, Create and Share Note for your Teacher.
1. Write some notes for this module in Google Docs.

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 2. Share your notes with your teacher and with your close classmate.

Closure

Good job! Now you are prepared for the activities in using Google Docs.

References:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Google_Docs
https://support.google.com/a/users/answer/9300503?hl=en
https://www.computerhope.com/jargon/w/word-processor.htm
https://www.howtogeek.com/420971/the-beginners-guide-to-google-docs/

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MODULE ASSESSMENT

Worksheet #1

Directions: Read the statement or question below and write the correct answer in the space
provided.

1. ENIAC stands for

2. UNIVAC stands for
3. is a raw and unorganized facts and can be in text, graphics, audio, or
video.
4. A computer that is designed to be used by one person at a time.
5. is a medium-sized computer use to host programs and data for a
small network.
6. is a powerful computer use to manage large amounts of
centralized data.
7. is the fastest, most expensive, and most powerful type of computer.
8. is the physical section of a computer.
9. are devices used to input information and data into the computer.
10. performs calculations and control computer’s operation.
11. present results to the user.
12. are devices used to store information and data.
13. are devices that let users communicate with others and access
information electronically.
14. are programs that used to tell the computer what to do.
15. performs specific tasks or applications.

Directions: Describe the following and write your answer in the space provided. (5
points each)

1. Computers in Home

2. Computers in Education

3. Computers in Workplace

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Worksheet #2

Title: Font Style and Font Size Exercise

Duration: 1 Day

Directions:
Input the text into a new blank document in Google Docs. Leave two spaces between
each group of text. Apply the desired Font style and size(s) to each group of text. Save
the document with the file name exer1_yourlastname, attach your file in the classwork
on Google Classroom and submit it.

1. Change the Font Style of the following text to 35 points and Arial
Narrow: FAMILY LAW
Custody Department
MAINTENANCE
Divorce

2. Change the Font Style of the following text to 20 points, Lucida Sans:
Ms. Helen Jones
Solicitor
16 Park Avenue
MILFORD

3. Change the Font Style of the text to 18 points

Algerian: Silence, please!!

4. Change the Font Style of the text to 25 point

Cantarell: Please Turn Off
The Lights

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Steps for Changing the Font Style and Font Size:

1. Create New File in Google Drive - Google Docs and Blank Document

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2. Type your Filename - your file will automatically save in Google Drive. Google
Drive is using the Cloud Server.

3. By default, Google docs is using Arial Font style. Go to the shortcut Menu bar -
Click the arrow beside Arial - Click More Fonts and type the name of your font style, and
Click Save.

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4. Change the font size by clicking the arrow beside the number in the shortcut
menu bar.

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Worksheet #3

Title: Superscript and Subscript Exercise

Learning Outcomes:
1. Students can recognize how to use superscript and subscript functions in Google
Docs.

Duration: 1 Day

Directions:
Follow the steps below and save the document with the file name exer2_yourlastname,
attach your file in the classwork on Google Classroom and submit it.

1. In Google Drive, click New to create a new blank document.

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2. Type your file name as exer2_yourlastname. Google Docs will automatically save
your document in Google Drive.

3. Type the following text in the document:

Superscript: 25m2 4m3 30m2 6m3 60m3 4m2

4. Click, select and highlight the last digits of the text individually. Your text will be
highlighted like this:

Take note: Highlight the first text and apply the superscript and highlight the second text
and apply the superscript format again, so on, you can't emphasize the last digits
simultaneously.

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5. After highlighting the last digit of the first text, Go to Format - Hover Text and click
Superscript

6. Your text should look like this:

Superscript: 25m2 4m3 30m2 6m3 60m3 4m2

7. Leave three spaces down and Type the following text:

Subscript: H20 S02 C02

8. Click, select and highlight the last digits of the text individually. Your text will be
highlighted like this:

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Take note: Highlight the first text and apply the subscript and highlight the second text
and apply the subscript format again so on; you can't emphasize the text or numbers
simultaneously.

9. Do the same step in number 5 but instead of choosing superscript, choose subscript.
Your text should look like this:
Subscript: H20 S02 C02

10. Again, Google Docs will automatically save your file in Google Drive. Don't forget to
Turn In your exercise in the Google Classroom

Worksheet #4

Title: Set text to Bold, Italics, and Underline Exercise

Learning Outcomes:
1. Students can recognize how to manipulate fonts in Google Docs.

Duration: 1 Day

Directions:
Follow the steps below, save the document with the file name exer3_yourlastname,
attach your file in the classwork on Google Classroom, and submit it.

1. In Google Drive, click New to create a new blank document. Do the same in steps 1
and 2 in Exercise 2, but don't forget that your file name should be exer3_yourlastname.

2. Type the following text in the

document: WILLETON HOTEL

Alice Springs
All modern facilities
Family restaurant
Moderate tariff
Telephone
Fax No.

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3. Format the following lines of text as per the given instructions below:

Data Instruction Keyboard

Shortcut WILLETON HOTEL Bold Ctrl + B
Alice Springs Italics Ctrl + I
All modern facilities Underline Ctrl + U
Family restaurant Bold, and Italics Ctrl + B + I
Moderate tariff Bold, and Underline Ctrl + B + U
Telephone Italics, and Underline Ctrl + I + U
Fax No. Bold, Italics, and Underline Ctrl + B + I + U

4. Highlight the data and do the keyboard shortcut. Your data should look like this:

4. Again, Google Docs will automatically save your file in Google Drive. Don't forget
to Turn In your exercise in the Google Classroom.

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Worksheet #5

Title: Creating Tables

Learning Outcomes:
1. Students can recognize how to create tables in Google Docs.

Duration: 1 Day

Directions:
Follow the steps below and save the document with the file name exer4_yourlastname,
attach your file in the classwork on Google Classroom and submit it.

1. In Google Drive, click New to create a new blank document.

2. Type your file name as exer4_yourlastname. Google Docs will automatically save
your document in Google Drive.
3. In the Menu bar, find and click Insert and click Table:

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4. Select the Table that makes a 3 x 4 table and click it.

5. Your Table should look like this:

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6. Google Docs will automatically save your file in Google Drive. Don't forget to Turn In
your exercise in the Google Classroom.

Worksheet #6

Title: Creating and Formatting Tables with Data

Learning Outcomes:
1. Students can recognize how to create and format tables with data in Google Docs.

Duration: 1 Day

Directions:
Follow the steps below, save the document with the file name exer5_yourlastname,
attach your file in the classwork on Google Classroom, and submit it.

1. In Google Drive, click New to create a new blank document.

2. Type your file name as exer5_yourlastname. Google Docs will automatically save
your
document in Google Drive.
3. In the Menu bar, find and click Insert and click Table (Repeat step 3 in Worksheet #4)
4. Select the Table that makes a 6 x 6 table and click it.

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5. Type the following text in the Table:

6. Align center all the text in the Table - Highlight all the text - Go to the shortcut menu
bar and click.

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7. Your Table should look like this:

8. Add background color to the Table - Select the First Column:

9. Go to the shortcut menu bar, find the paint bucket/background color. Note: the paint
bucket will not be displayed if you did not highlight or select the portion of the Table you
want to edit and choose your desired color for column 1.

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10. Repeat step 9 and add background color for row 1 (Period Row)
11. Google Docs will automatically save your file in Google Drive. Don't forget to Turn In
your exercise in the Google Classroom.

MODULE SUMMARY

The first module is the introduction of computers and information technology and the
basics of Google Docs. Computers are everywhere, and we encounter them every day
in our daily lives, such as portable PCs and handheld computers, Wi-Fi hotspots and
Internet cafes, ATMs, self-checkout systems, and consumer kiosks such as those found
in 7/11, as well as e-commerce systems or mobile commerce applications such as food
panda, lazada, shoppee, and others. In Google Docs, it helps multiple users to work
together in one document with the help of collaboration. It is free, can be accessed
anywhere with Internet access.

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