CIC2601
Assignment 03
Table of Contents
Question 1: ................................................................................................................. 3
Question 2: ................................................................................................................. 4
2.1 Mention four broad intertwined issues which must be taken into consideration
when institutions think of implementing ICTs in teaching and learning. .................. 4
2.2 Differentiate between System Software and Application software .................... 4
2.3 Read the statement below and determine which type of program needed to
perform that particular task and give example of each. .......................................... 4
a) Application used to create, edit and format documents that mostly consist of
text. ..................................................................................................................... 4
b) Programs are designed for working with numbers. Not only do you enter
numbers, but you also do a variety of calculations and make graphical
representations of the numbers........................................................................... 4
c) Software is used to develop and present slide shows for a range of
audiences. ........................................................................................................... 4
d) Program allows you to create an organised structure in which you can add
information. ......................................................................................................... 5
e) Program used to send an electronic message. ............................................... 5
f) The principal wants to get rid of a virus on his computer. ................................ 5
g) School SGB want to design a new logo for the school. ................................... 5
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, h) The principal has requested the school administrator to record and report
financial transactions and run accounts systems and budgets. .......................... 5
2.4 Name and discuss the three literacies. ............................................................. 5
2.5 Explain the following concepts. ......................................................................... 5
a) Blended learning:................................................................................................ 5
b) Mobile learning: .................................................................................................. 6
c) BYOD strategy: ................................................................................................... 6
d) E-learning: .......................................................................................................... 6
e) Computer education: .......................................................................................... 6
f) Computer security: .............................................................................................. 6
g) Cloud computing:................................................................................................ 6
h) Fourth Industrial revolution (4IR): ....................................................................... 6
References: ................................................................................................................ 6
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Assignment 03
Table of Contents
Question 1: ................................................................................................................. 3
Question 2: ................................................................................................................. 4
2.1 Mention four broad intertwined issues which must be taken into consideration
when institutions think of implementing ICTs in teaching and learning. .................. 4
2.2 Differentiate between System Software and Application software .................... 4
2.3 Read the statement below and determine which type of program needed to
perform that particular task and give example of each. .......................................... 4
a) Application used to create, edit and format documents that mostly consist of
text. ..................................................................................................................... 4
b) Programs are designed for working with numbers. Not only do you enter
numbers, but you also do a variety of calculations and make graphical
representations of the numbers........................................................................... 4
c) Software is used to develop and present slide shows for a range of
audiences. ........................................................................................................... 4
d) Program allows you to create an organised structure in which you can add
information. ......................................................................................................... 5
e) Program used to send an electronic message. ............................................... 5
f) The principal wants to get rid of a virus on his computer. ................................ 5
g) School SGB want to design a new logo for the school. ................................... 5
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, h) The principal has requested the school administrator to record and report
financial transactions and run accounts systems and budgets. .......................... 5
2.4 Name and discuss the three literacies. ............................................................. 5
2.5 Explain the following concepts. ......................................................................... 5
a) Blended learning:................................................................................................ 5
b) Mobile learning: .................................................................................................. 6
c) BYOD strategy: ................................................................................................... 6
d) E-learning: .......................................................................................................... 6
e) Computer education: .......................................................................................... 6
f) Computer security: .............................................................................................. 6
g) Cloud computing:................................................................................................ 6
h) Fourth Industrial revolution (4IR): ....................................................................... 6
References: ................................................................................................................ 6
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