Republic of the Philippines

Technical Education Skills Development Authority

SURIGAO DEL NORTE COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE AND TECHNOLOGY
8407 Magpayang, Mainit, Surigao del Norte
[email protected] / Website: www.sncat.ph
(086) 826-3765 / 810-0012

Revision No. 01
Date Revised: February 15, 2021

Course Code: GE LITE

Course Title: Living in the IT Era
Pre-requisite: None
Credits: 3 units

This course is designed to illustrate what it means to be

digitally literate, and to demonstrate what can be
accomplished using a computer. The student will progress to
using popular software application programs to process
typical documents found in a business or school environment.
Course Students are also introduced to what the Internet is and what
Description: makes it so popular for communicating and sharing
information with others. This course is targeted towards
people who are new to computers or who have had limited
exposure to a computer prior to taking this course. The intent
of this course is to impart knowledge and skill sets that a
participant can apply to tasks he/she may want to perform
using a computing device
- Quizzes - Projects
Course
- Assignments - Periodic Exam
Requirements:
- Attendance
 Lecture and Class Discussion
 IT News Report (Individual if by Batch)
Methodology:
 Hands-on Demonstration
 Hands-on Activities
Course  Understand different terms associated with ICT
Objective:  Identify various components of a computer system
 Identify the various categories of software and their
usage
 Define the basic terms associated with communications
and networking
 Understand different terms associated with the Internet
and World Wide Web.
 Use various web tools including Web Browsers, E-mail
clients and search utilities.
Vision Mission Goal

SNCAT is… “Striving for excellence in Agriculture, Fishery and Technology programs to Enhance quality of TVET programs to produce highly competitive
Filipino Youth: skilled graduates in Agriculture, Fishery and Technology sectors that
“The premier TVET institution in are employable meeting the demands of the industry.
Agriculture, Fishery and Technology in Programs and instruction
Mindanao.” Research and development
Innovations, technology and Industry Linkage
Development of enterprise models
Extension and community services
Student support services

Reinforced by good institutional governance and a culture of ethical practices.”

 Republic of the Philippines
Technical Education Skills Development Authority
SURIGAO DEL NORTE COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE AND TECHNOLOGY
8407 Magpayang, Mainit, Surigao del Norte
[email protected] / Website: www.sncat.ph
(086) 826-3765 / 810-0012

 Use text processing, spreadsheets and presentation tools

 Understand the enabling/pervasive features of ICT

WEEK TOPICS
Introduction to Information and Communication
1.
Technology (ICT)
2. What is Operating Systems
3. Hardware Devices and its uses
4. Networks and Mobile devices
5. File Management
6. Software and its Applications
7. Cloud Computing
8. Security and Maintenance
Course Outline: 9. Midterm Exam
10. Apps and Applications
11. Using MS Word
12. Using MS Excel
13. Database Concepts
14. Using PPT
15. Looking at the Internet
16. Managing Media Literacy
17. Digital Communication
18. Understanding Emails, Contacts, and Calendaring
19. Your Life Online
20. Final Exam

Quizzes/Assignments: 15%
Projects: 25%
Attendance: 10%
Grading System:
Class Participation: 10%
Periodic Exam: 40%
Total: 100%
References:  Abante, M (2018). ICT Empowerment with MS Office
Application, Unlimited Books, Library Services and
Publishing Books
 Abante, M (2010). Basic Office Applications, Anvil
Publishing Inc.
 Using Information Technology: A Practical Introduction
to Computer & Communications” by Williams Sawyer,
6th Edition (McGraw Hill).
 Philippine Society of Information Technology
Educators (PSITE) President – MR. Marmelo V. Abante
Vision Mission Goal

SNCAT is… “Striving for excellence in Agriculture, Fishery and Technology programs to Enhance quality of TVET programs to produce highly competitive
Filipino Youth: skilled graduates in Agriculture, Fishery and Technology sectors that
“The premier TVET institution in are employable meeting the demands of the industry.
Agriculture, Fishery and Technology in Programs and instruction
Mindanao.” Research and development
Innovations, technology and Industry Linkage
Development of enterprise models
Extension and community services
Student support services

Reinforced by good institutional governance and a culture of ethical practices.”

 Republic of the Philippines
Technical Education Skills Development Authority
SURIGAO DEL NORTE COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE AND TECHNOLOGY
8407 Magpayang, Mainit, Surigao del Norte
[email protected] / Website: www.sncat.ph
(086) 826-3765 / 810-0012

 Mr. Marmelo V. Abante – Dean, College of Information

Technology Education; World CITI College, Quezon City

Prepared by: Reviewed and Checked by:

CHARIE C. ORBOC VIOLIJIM R. ARANGOTE

Subject Teacher DAT Coordinator

Recommending Approval: Approved by:

ROLIE S. ARELLANO ENGR. EDWIN C. LANQUINO

Training Division Chief Acting Administrator

Vision Mission Goal

SNCAT is… “Striving for excellence in Agriculture, Fishery and Technology programs to Enhance quality of TVET programs to produce highly competitive
Filipino Youth: skilled graduates in Agriculture, Fishery and Technology sectors that
“The premier TVET institution in are employable meeting the demands of the industry.
Agriculture, Fishery and Technology in Programs and instruction
Mindanao.” Research and development
Innovations, technology and Industry Linkage
Development of enterprise models
Extension and community services
Student support services

Reinforced by good institutional governance and a culture of ethical practices.”