IT Preparatory Course (adapted from Microsoft Virtual Academy)Each topic will take around 1 hour to complete depending on the number and duration of the activity given which I have not designed.

Topic 1 Add value to hardware technology This topic will help you to: Describe the basic uses of a range of hardware devices Recognise opportunities to use the devices to support learning Evaluate the time and cost of using these devices Identify the technical requirements for the devices you plan to use

Understanding function of technologyApproach to using technologyLearning ChallengesSharing Data

Topic 2 Better Learning Activities with the InternetThis topic will help you to: Assess the relevance of the acquired content to the learning activity and determine if any additional software is required Identify ways to overcome connection speed limitations Bookmark and reference relevant websites Understand the importance of verifying the credibility and accuracy of websites Use different criteria to evaluate the credibility of websites

Understanding the InternetCollecting resources from the InternetExploring ResourcesManaging ResourcesUnderstanding plug-insOvercoming slow-speed connectionsThe importance of verifying website credibilityAnalyzing suitability of websites

Topic 3 Risks and benefits of Internet useThis topic will help you to: Identify risks and dangers involved in Internet use Be aware of INTIs policy on use of digital devices and implement its requirements Promote safe use of Internet and model good digital citizenship

Unacceptable behaviorsMake students aware of dangers and risksDigital Citizenship

Topic 4 Making the Internet safe for studentsThis topic will help you to: Make the Internet as safe as possible for your students Take preventive action against viruses, spam, malware, and malicious cookies Ensure security of data through the use of effective passwords

Safety without fearTechnical safeguardsKeeping it safe

Topic 5 Identifying Internet RisksThis topic will help you to: Identify potential risks in a given scenario Identify appropriate actions to take in order to minimise these risks

Preventing RisksPreventing Cyberbullying

Topic 6 Recognize potential dangersThis topic will help you to identify: Problems related to suspicious Internet or email experiences for a given scenario Appropriate actions to address the problemsClicking on a suspicious linkPassword TheftClicking on an unknown advertisement

Topic 7 Use Search engine to find resourcesThis topic will help you to identify: Identify the advantages of using search engines to find useful resources Conduct effective Internet searches using search engines Select and organise resources that match your needs

Conducting the right searchOrganizing, storing and retrieving resources