COMPUTER APPLICATIONS TECHNOLOGY

- COMPUTER APPLICATIONS TECHNOLOGY -

Computer Applications Technology (C.A.T) is a technology-based subject and functions on an application-intensive subject curriculum that teaches learners advanced skills in the Microsoft Apps (Word, Excel and Access) as well as how to code a webpage using HTML. It has a theory and practical curriculum component and a national Practical Assessment Task (P.A.T) which requires learners to spend additional time after school hours for its completion. C.A.T offers exposure and development of life skills that will be used in any business, entrepreneurial, website development, and database administration context.

1. Department and Contact Information

Subject Head: Ms N Sookdev
Contact Information: nsookdev@jeppeboys.co.za

2. Subject Status

Compulsory: No
APS Contribution: Yes, full points awarded at tertiary institutes

3. Relevance for Further Studies

Required for Further Study: No
Useful For: Any career requiring computer operations using the Microsoft suite of apps and basic web design

4. Course Content and Learning Outcomes

Curriculum Summary:

Access and HTML website coding.
Practical Component: MS Word, MS Excel

5. Skills and Qualities Required

Recommended Aptitudes: Technological and computer-based skills and competencies
Student Attributes: Planning/preparation/investigation/research/data gathering to solve the identified problem or complete a task.

6. Special Requirements/Recommendations

Materials and Resources:
- Daily access to a personal computer or laptop for completion of tasks and assessments.
- Operating System: Windows 10 or higher.
- Microsoft Office Suite 2016 with MS Word, MS Excel and MS Access.
- HTML Editor (Notepad++ software).
- 1 x 64 GB USB or larger.
- Internet Access with a suitable Web Browser and Search Engines.
- Anti-virus software/Internet Security for personal computer or laptop.
- Access to a printer.
- Prerequisites: Basic computer literacy skills and competencies.

7. Teaching Methods and Learning Strategies

Instructional Approaches: Demonstration, Computer-based practice and drills, direct, indirect and interactive instruction

8. Relevance and Application

Real-World Connections: Crucial for understanding issues like cybersecurity, AI, digital literacy, e-commerce, social media, and environmental impact.
Ethical and Moral Considerations: Computer Applications Technology include privacy, surveillance, digital divide, AI job displacement, intellectual property, social media ethics, and environmental impact.

9. Career Opportunities

Potential Careers: Basic website development and database administration, Computer Network Technician, Blockchain Developer, Business Systems Analyst, Data Analyst
Industry Relevance: Understanding of Software and Hardware, Education and training, Telecommunications, Finance, Sales and marketing

10. Curriculum Summary and Assessment

School-Based Assessment:

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