Computer Applications Technology

Computer Applications Technology is the study of the integrated components of a computer system (hardware and software) and the practical techniques for their efficient use and application to solve everyday problems. The solutions to problems are designed, managed and processed via end-user applications and communicated using appropriate

information and communication technologies (ICTs). ICTs are the combination of networks, hardware and software as well as the means of communication, collaboration and engagement that enable the processing, management and exchange of data, information and knowledge.

There are 6 main topic areas of the Computer Applications Technology subject to support the teaching of digitally enabled learners:

1. Solution Development

2. Systems Technologies

3. Internet Technologies

4. Network Technologies

5. Information Management

6. Social Implications

In Computer Applications Technology a learner will:

• Use end-user software applications proficiently to produce solutions to problems within a defined scenario;

• Understand the concepts of ICTs with regard to the technologies that make up a computing system;

• Understand the various technologies, standards and protocols involved in the electronic transmission of data via a computer-based network;

• Use the Internet and the WWW and understand the role that the Internet plays as part of the global information superhighway;

• Find authentic and relevant information, process the information to draw conclusions, make decisions and communicate the findings in appropriate presentation media; and

• Recognize the legal, ethical, environmental, social, security and health issues related to the use of ICTs and learn how to use ICTs responsibly.

Grade 10

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Term 1:

• Introduction to computers

• Computer management

• Hardware

  • Input

  • Output

  • Storage

• Software

• Social implications

• Word processing

Term 2:

• Hardware

  • Input

  • Output

  • Storage media and devices

  • Processing

• Software

  • Extend software concepts

• Computer management

• Networks

• Social implications

• Word processing

• Spreadsheets

• Information management

Term 3:

• Networks

• Internet and WWW

• Communication

• Social implications

• Presentations

• Spreadsheets

• Word processing

• Information management and Practical Assessment Task

Term 4:

• Content using case studies

• Social implications

• Word processing

• Spreadsheets

• Documents

• Information management and Practical Assessment Task

Grade 11

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Term 1:

• General systems technology concepts

• Hardware

  • Input

  • Output

• Social implications

• Word processing

• Spreadsheets

• Database

Term 2:

• Hardware

  • Storage

  • Processing

• Networks

• Internet and WWW

• Social implications

• Word processing

• Spreadsheets

• Database

• HTML / web design

• Information management

Term 3:

• Software

• Internet, WWW and communications

• Hardware, software and computer management

• Social implications

• Database

• Spreadsheets

• Word processing

• HTML / web design

• Information management and PAT

Term 4:

• Communications

• Social implications

• Content using case studies

• Word processing

• Spreadsheets

• Database

• Documents

• Information management and PAT

Grade 12

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Term 1:

• General concepts

• Hardware

• Software

• Social implications

• Database

• Spreadsheet

• Word processing

• Information management and PAT

Term 2:

• Networks

• Social implications

• HTML / web design

• Spreadsheets

• Word processing

• Database

• Information management and PAT

Term 3:

• Systems software and computer management

• Communications

• Social implications

• Spreadsheets

• Word processing

• Database

• HTML / web design

• Information management

Term 4:

• Case studies on all topics

• Documents