BASIC IT/ICT
LITERACY
Review of the course module
Objective of the course
• To create 20,000 skilled, female professionals
within the union level areas of Bangladesh
• With further developmental activities, these
professionals will be able to work at local
market, global market, and/or become
entrepreneurs
The Base Elements
Computer Operating
Day 1 – 2
Office Program
Day 3 – 7
Software and Internet
Day 8
Internet and E-mail
Day 9 – 10
Communication: Online and Business
Day 11 – 12
Multimedia
Day 13
Career Development
Day 14
Review, Exam and Closing
Day 15
Contents: Computer Operating
• Total sessions: 08
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What is computer
How does it work (introduction to different inputs/outputs)
Types of computers
Usage of a computer
Different types of operating systems
Programs or applications of operating system
Different features and functions within the operating system
Note: the opening session will need to be the introduction/ice-breaking
session.
Contents: Office Program
• Total sessions: 20
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• Word Processing – 12 sessions:
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Creating and saving files
Typing (special focus on tricks & techniques of typing)
Selecting of a letter/word/sentence and making desired changes
Introduction to the menu bar and all of its features
Shortcuts
Proofreading (spell/grammar check)
Working with tables (creating, editing, adding/removing
row/column)
• Alignment options
• Coloring, watermarking
• Printing
Contents: Office Program
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• Spreadsheet – 4 sessions:
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Introduction to worksheet and excel
Creating a worksheet and saving it
Introduction to different features available (overview of menu bar)
Formatting options
Different calculations
Different formulas
Printing worksheets
Real life use of worksheets (expense calculation, etc.)
Contents: Office Program
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• Presentation files – 4 sessions:
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Introduction to presentation, and PowerPoint
Creating a presentation using power point
Slide designing
Theme set , slide show and slide show setup
Animation in PowerPoint
Using multimedia in presentations
Adding notes
Shapes
Running a PowerPoint show
Contents: Software
• Total sessions: 2
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Introduction to the concept of software
Installing/uninstalling a software
MS Paint
Adobe Reader
Internet Browsers
Antivirus programs
Media players
Note: we should not be training and/or encouraging usage of
cracked/pirated programs.
Contents: Internet
• Total sessions: 10
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Introduction to the concept of internet
How to connect online
Benefits and usage of internet
Internet browsers
• Features
• Menus
• Shortcuts
• Web pages, URL, websites
• Search engines
• Local websites – government sites, news portals, e-commerce
sites, etc.
Contents: Internet (cont’d)
• Total sessions: 10
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Introduction to Email communication
Creating an email account
Options within Email accounts, security features
Sending, receiving, replying, and deleting emails
Using internet / search engines / email tools from mobile phone
Introduction to social media
Uploading/downloading media contents
Cyber security – how to stay safe
Dos and don’t of internet
Contents: Communication:
Online and Business
• Total sessions: 8
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Review of email communications
Introduction to netiquettes (internet etiquettes)
Contacting someone via email, social media, and messengers
Basic English writing skill development – correct usage of tense,
and parts of speech
• Introduction to business communication – how to interact as a
professional
Contents: Multimedia
• Total sessions: 4
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Introduction to Multimedia
Different multimedia devices
Different media player programs
Multimedia available online (i.e. YouTube)
Basic overview of Photoshop
Basic image editing – resizing, adding shapes/texts, etc.
Print screening and saving with Paint tool
Contents: Career Development
• Total sessions: 4
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Opportunities in the local market
Entrepreneurship
Opportunities in the global market
How to develop skills and experiences further
Introduction to gig-based marketplaces
• www.fiverr.com
• www.microworkers.com
Note: only gig-based marketplaces should be introduced, where not
bidding process is necessary.
Contents: Review, Exam and
Closing
• Total sessions: 4
• Contents:
• Overview review of the course
• How students can learn more (online search, books, DVDs,
tutorials, other courses, etc.)
• Exams
Thank you
Saidur Mamun Khan
Country Manager, Bangladesh
Elance-oDesk