ICT - Level D

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Level D	Learning activities e.g.	Additional advice from Guide for Teachers & Managers
This strand is concerned with the building of knowledge and understanding of the technology and the development of skills and confidence in using the technology effectively and responsibly.
UT-D1.1	Using the technology - The computer interface
Find a file using, e.g., the find or search facility.
UT-D1.2	Using the technology - The computer interface
Use help facilities with support.
UT-D1.3	Using the technology - Hardware and responsible use
Understand that computers can be different in type of format, e.g. portable computers, computers built into appliances.
UT-D1.4	Using the technology - Networks and communications
Be aware of the different ways of connecting to wide area networks and the speeds of transfer.
UT-D1.5	Using the technology - Computer peripherals
Use other input devices independently, e.g. scanner or digital camera.
UT-D1.6	Using the technology - Storing work and file management
Understand the need for backing up files, and be able to do so.
UT-D1.7	Using the technology - Storing work and file management
Understand the advantage of being able to share files with others and be able to do this by one method (removable media, file transfer, file servers).
UT-D1.8	Using the technology - Storing work and file management
Be aware of the capacities of different media.