THIRD TERM E-LEARNING NOTE

SUBJECT: COMPUTER SCIENCE CLASS: SS 1

SCHEME OF WORK
WEEK TOPIC
THEME: INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY (ICT)
1. Revision of last term’s work.
2. Communication Systems: (a) Full meaning of ‘ICT’ (b)Types of ICT (i) Broadcasting (ii)
Telecommunications (iii) Data Networks (iv) Information systems (v) Satellite
communications.(c) Broadcasting: Radio broadcasting, Television broadcasting, Satellite TV
systems.
3. Communication Systems: (d) Telecommunications: Public Switched Telephone Network
(PSTN)-Land line, Mobile Phone System (GSM), Circuit Switched Packet Telephone systems
(CSPT), Satellite telephone system & Fixed Wireless Telephone system
4. Communication Systems: (e) Data networks: Personal Area Network (PAN), Local Area
Network (LAN), Metropolitan Area Network (MAN), Wide Area Network (WAN) & Internet.
(f) Information systems: Data processing system & Global Positioning System (GPS).
5. Application areas of ICT: (a) Application of ICT: Teleconferencing, Video conferencing, Tele-
presence, Telecommunication and networking, Tele-computing, Messaging, Information
search, retrieval and archival (b) ICT-based Gadgets: Mobile phones, Computer, Fax
machines, Automated Teller Machine (ATM), Dispensing machines, Point of sale Machine-
Automated Cash Register (ACR), Radio sets, Television sets etc. (c) Operation of ICT-based
gadgets.
THEME: OPERATING THE COMPUTER
6. Basic Computer Operation: (a) Description of the booting process.(b) Types of booting:
cold &warm (c) Components of the windows desktop Icons, Task bar, Background (d)
Running an application program – e.g. Microsoft Word (e) The Process of shutting down
the computer.
THEME: COMPUTER APPLICATIONS
7. Word Processing: (a) Definition of Word Processing and word Processor (b) Examples of
word processors: Microsoft word,
cord word perfect & word star etc. (c) Features of word Processors
8. Word Processing: (d) Word processing environment (e) Using a wordprocessor to: Create,
Edit, Format, Save, Retrieve, Print and Close.
9. Presentation Package: (a) Definition of presentation package (b) Examples of presentation
packages: PowerPoint
(c) Features of a presentation package: Creation of Slides, Insertion of pictures, Insertion
of video and audio, Animation,
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 Slide shows, Creation of graphics and Creating of organizational and other charts.
10. Presentation Package: (d) Using presentation package – MSPowerPoint: Open the
application, Create a new presentation, Insert slide contents - Text, Graphics and Pictures,
Animatecontents, Add new Slides, Save presentation, Run slide show, Print presentation,
close presentation and close application.
11. Revision.
12. Examination.

REFERENCES:
 A Handbook on Computer Studies / ICT for Senior Secondary Schools, SS 1 by
NiyiAdekolegan et al
 Evans Computer Science for Senior Secondary Schools 1 by A.C. Akukwe et al
 HiiT @ School, Computer Studies for Senior Secondary Education
 Modern Computer Studies / ICT for Senior Secondary Schools, Book one by Dinehin
Victoria

WEEK TWO DATE:................................

TOPIC: COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS
CONTENT:
 Definition and Meaning of ICT
 Types of ICT

SUBTOPIC 1:
DEFINITION AND MEANING OF ICT

Definition of terms:
ICT is an acronym that stands for Information and Communications Technology
Information is data that has been processes to be meaningful to the receiver.
Communication is the process of sharing ideas, information, and messages with others in a
particular time and place. It could be verbal or non-verbal.
Technology is a general term is the process by which human beings fashion tools and machines to
increase their control and understanding of the material environment.
Therefore, ICT can be referred to the convergence (merging) of telephone networks with
computer networks through a single cabling or link system to transmit information from one place
to another.
On the other hand, ‘information technology (IT)’ is the study, design, development,
implementation, support or management of computer-based information systems particularly
software applications and computer hardware. IT deals with the use of electronic computers and

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computer software to convert, store, protect, process, transmit and securely retrieve information
electronically.
Information Technology can also be defined as the processing and distribution of data using
computer hardware and software, telecommunications, and digital electronics.
Products of ICT include personal Computers (PCs), digital television, email, robots, tablets, ipads,
etc.

There are various types of ICTs, these includes;

 Broadcasting
 Telecommunication
 Data Network
 Information System
 Satellite Communication

EVALUATION
(i) Define and Explain ICT
(ii) List the types of ICT

Sub-Topic 2:TYPES OF ICTBROADCASTING

Broadcasting is the distribution of audio and video content to a dispersed audience through a
medium such as radio, television, etc.
The original term ‘broadcast’ refers to the literal ‘sowing of seeds’ on farms by scattering them
over a wide field. Broadcasting forms a very large segment of the mass media. Broadcasting to a
very narrow range of audience is called ‘narrowcasting’. A broadcast may ne distributed through
several physical means.
Types of Broadcasting
(i) Radio Broadcasting: is an audio (sound) broadcasting service, broadcast through the air as
radio waves from a transmitter to an antenna and therefore to a receiving device. Broadcasting
may be via AM (Amplitude Modulator) or FM (Frequency Modulation) stations.
(ii) Television Broadcasting: Digital television broadcasting is the transmission of audio and video
by digital signals (1s and 0s) while analogue transmits audio and video using analog signals (signals
with varying amplitude or frequency). Broadcasting on TV is usually on VHF (Very-High Frequency)
or UHF (Ultra-High Frequency).
(iii) Satellite TV System Broadcasting: Satellite Television System broadcasting is a form of
transmission that sends television signals directly to viewers. The signals are usually received by a
parabolic mirror generally referred to as a satellite dish. The dish serves as an outdoor antenna.

EVALUATION
(i) Define ‘Broadcasting’
(ii) List the types of Broadcasting

GENERAL EVALUATION
(i) What is the full meaning of ICT
(ii) Mention FOUR types of ICT
(iii) Describe TWO types of Broadcasting
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READING ASSIGNMENT
Study the topic ‘TELECOMMUNICATIONS’ using your students’ textbook

WEEKEND ASSIGNMENT
1. ICT is an acronym for..................................
(a) Information Communication Transfer (b) Information and Communications Technology (c)
Information and Communication Transportation (d) Information Certification Technology
2. The technology involved in the use of hard and software to convert, store, process and
transmit information is ..........................
(a) Information Technology (b) Information and Communication Technology (c) Information
System(d) Information Technology Transfer
3. Narrowcasting is ........................
(a) An acronym for information transmission (b) Transmission of audio and video to a
narrow range of people (c) Transmission of information to a particular group of listeners (d)
Telecommunication over a small distance
4. The distribution of audio or video signals to an audience is known as ..............................
5. The parabolic mirror used to receive signals is referred to as ...................................

ESSAY QUESTIONS:
1. Differentiate between Broadcasting and Narrow-casting
2. List THREE types of ICT

WEEK 3
DATE:............................
TOPIC: COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS
CONTENT:
1. Telecommunications
2. Types of Telecommunication

SUBTOPIC 1: TELECOMMUNICATIONS
Telecommunications is the exchange of information over significant distances using electronic
medium such as telephones, cables, telegraph, etc. it is any system that is used for communicating
over distances.
A basic telecommunication system consists of three primary units that are always present in some
form:
 A transmitter that takes information and convert it to a signal
 A transmission medium, also called the ‘physical channel’, that carries the signal
 A receiver that takes the signal from the channel and converts it back into usable
information.

TYPES OF TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEMS

(i) Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) (Landline)
(ii) Mobile Phone System (GSM)
(iii) Circuit Switched Packet Telephone Systems (CSPT)
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(iv) Satellite Telephone System
(v) Fixed Wireless Telephone System
EVALUATION
1. What is Telecommunication?
2. Highlight the types of telecommunication systems

Sub-Topic 2: PUBLIC SWITCHED TELEPHONE NETWORK (LANDLINE)

PSTN is the network which allows any telephone in the world to communicate. It consists of
telephone lines, fibre optic cables, microwave transmission links, cellular networks and any other.

Mobile Phone System (GSM)

This is also known as Global System for Mobile communications (GSM). GSM is a digital cellular
phone technology based on time division multiple access (TDMA). GSM digitizes and compresses
data, then sends through a channel with two other streams of user data, each in its own time slot.
The GSM can be used for voice communications, text messaging, data transfer, etc.

Circuit Switched Packet Telephone (CSPT)

Circuit Switching is a telecommunications technology by which two network nodes establish a
dedicated communications channel (Circuit) before the nodes may communicate. The circuit
remains connected for the duration of the communication session. The circuit functions as if the
nodes were physically connected as with an electrical circuit.

Satellite Telephone System

This is a type of mobile phone that connects to orbiting satellites unlike mobile phone that get
their signals from a typical mast. An example of this device is Thuraya.
They provide similar functionality to mobile telephones; voice, short messaging service and low-
bandwidth internet access are supported through most systems.

Fixed Wireless Telephone System

Fixed wireless refers to wireless devices or systems that are situated in fixed locations, such as an
office or home, unlike mobile devices like cell phones and PDAs. They do not require cables or
wires for transmission of data; they transmit signals through the air.
The advantages of fixed wireless include the ability to connect with users in remote areas without
the need for laying new cables and the capacity for broadband width that is not impeded by fiber
or cable capacities.
Examples of fixed wireless telephone system operators in Nigeria are: Multilinks, Starcomms,
Zoom and Visafone.

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EVALUATION
Explain any TWO types of telecommunication systems.

GENERAL EVALUATION
1. What do you understand by Telecommunication?
2. State FIVE types of telecommunication systems
3. Mention any FOUR types of ICT

READING ASSIGNMENT
Study the topic ‘DATA NETWORKS’ using your students’ textbook

WEEKEND ASSIGNMENT
1. .......... is the exchange of information over significant distances using electronic medium
(a) Communication (b) Telecommunication (c) ICT (d) Network
2. ............... refers to a method of transferring a message to all recipients simultaneously
(a) Communication (b) Telecommunication (c) Broadcasting (d) ICT
3. Which of the following is NOT a component of a basic telecommunication system?
(a) Transmitter (b) Transmission medium (c) Receiver (d) Controller
4. ................... is a worldwide net of telephone lines connected by switching centres that
allows any telephone in the world to communicate with any other.
(a) Public Switched Telephone Network (b) Mobile Phone System (c)Circuit
Switched Packet Telephone Systems (d) Satellite Telephone System
5. Any artificial object orbiting the earth for communication is called ............................
(a) Mobile phone (b) Satellite (c) Bluetooth (d) GPS

ESSAY QUESTIONS:
1. Explain the major components of a basic telecommunication system.
2. Expand the following acronyms: ICT, IT, LAN, PSTN, PAN, and WAN.

WEEK 4
DATE: ........................
TOPIC: COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS II
CONTENT:
1. Data networks: PAN, LAN,MAN, WAN
2. Information systems: Data processing system and global positioning system.

SUB-TOPIC 1: DATA NETWORKS

DATA NETWORKS: are telecommunication networks that are operated for the exchange of
information between data communication devices such as computers. Data networks can transfer
any type of digital media such as voice, text, or video in the form of data from one device to
another.

TYPES OF DATA NETWORKS:

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 1. Personal Area Network (PAN) - This is a computer network organised around an individual
person. An individual connects his mobile computer, cell phone, or handheld computing
devices such as PDA together in the network. This is done in order to be able to transfer
files including e-mails, digital photos, and music from one device to another.
2. Local Area Network (LAN) – This include a group of computers in close proximity to each
other, such as in an office building, a school, or a home. A LAN is useful for sharing
resources like files, printers, games, or other applications.
3. Metropolitan Area Network (MAN) – This type of network extends throughout a city or a
large campus. A MAN usually interconnects a number of local area networks using a high-
capacity backbone technology, such as fibre-optical links.
4. Wide Area Network (WAN) –This type of computer network spans across a large
geographical area, such as state, province, or country. WAN often connects multiple
smaller networks such as LAN or MAN.
5. INTERNET – Internet is a data network that spans all over the world through satellites and
telephones, connecting users with services such as e-mails and the World Wide Web
(www). The internet has made it possible for people all over the world to communicate
with one another effectively and almost inexpensively.

EVALUATION:
1. Explain any three(3) data network

SUB-TOPIC 2:
INFORMATION SYSTEMS

Two types of Information Systems are:

Data Processing System and Global Positioning System.

Data Processing System: This is a computerized system that performs mathematical operations on
input- data to transform it into the output (audio, video, graphic, numeric or text) form desired by
a system user.

Global Positioning System: Global positioning system (GPS) is a network of 24 well spaced
satellites that orbit the earth and make it possible for people with ground receivers to pinpoint
their geographic location. People with GPS receiver device can use it to locate them exactly where
they are on the earth. Some mobile phones come with GPS application. With the GPS you do not
need to ask for direction when locating a place, the GPS can direct you.

EVALUATION:
1. List and explain the two constituents of business information system.

GENERAL EVALUATION:
1. Explain the term ‘GPS’
2. Differentiate between any three data network in a tabular form.

READING ASSIGNMENT:

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 Students are expected to read ‘application areas of ICT’ on page 106 of Handbook on
Computer studies for SS1.

WEEKEND ASSIGNMENT:
1. A type of data network that spans across a wide geographical area is called--------
(a) WAN (b) MAN (c) LAN (d) SAND
2. LAN is a data network that can be operated on which of the following;
(a) School (b) home (c) office (d) town
3. Which of the these can direct to a location
(a) GPRR (b)GPS (c) GDS (d) GRPS
4. The biggest and largest data network is the -------
(a) Intranet (b) Internet (c) WAN (d) WWW.
5. A computerized system that performs mathematical operations on input- data to
transform it into the output (audio, video, graphic, numeric or text) form desired by a
system user is called-----------
(a) Data processing system (b) Global positioning system(c) Megatronic systems (d) all of
the above.

WEEK 5
DATE: ..................................

TOPIC: APPLICATION AREAS OF ICT

CONTENT:
1. Application areas of ICT: teleconferencing, video conferencing, telecommunication and
networking, tele-computing, messaging, information search
2. ICT based gadgets: Mobile phones, computer sets, television sets,
3. Operation of ICT-based gadgets.

SUB-TOPIC 1: APPLICATION AREAS OF ICT

ICT can be applied in the following areas namely;

1. Teleconferencing: Teleconferencing is an interactive group communication between three
or more people in two or more location through an electronic medium. This is made
possible by the provision of land line telephone and GSM network.
2. Video Conferencing: Video conferencing is the conduct of a videoconference by set of
telecommunication technologies which allow two or more locations to communicate by
simultaneous two-way video and audio transmission. It has also been called visual
collaboration and it’s a type of groupware.
3. Tele-Presence: Tele-presence refers to a set of technologies which allow a person to feel as
if they were present, to give the appearance of being present, or to have an effect of being
present via telerobotics at a place other than their true location. Tele-presence is like video
conferencing except that it is more advanced and offer more details.
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 4. Telecommunication and Networking: This is a collection of terminals, links and nodes
which connect to enable telecommunication between users of the terminals. Each terminal
in the network has a unique address so messages or connections can be routed to the
correct recipients. The collection of addresses in the network is called the address space.
5. Tele-computing: This is the control of one’s system by another person at a different
location. No need carrying your computer for some software installation and maintenance.
Through remote networking, somebody from a distance can remotely take over your
desktop and do an installation or correct whatever needs to be corrected.
6. Messaging: Sending a letter through regular postage is outdated. Development in ICT has
made it possible to send messages through the internet and telephone network. Such
messages are received immediately they are sent. It is now common to send instant
messages which are known as ‘chatting’. This is communicating live with somebody
through text, pictures and even video.
7. Information search, retrieval and archival: Rather than using the traditional means of
storing files and folders in a cabinet that is susceptible to theft, consumption of
unnecessary space cumbersome to access and carry about, ICT has made information
storage, security and management easy. Once they are stored in a database in the
computer or in the World Wide Web, it becomes easy to retrieve from any location.

EVALUATION:
1. What is Tele-computing?
2. Explain how information can be searched, retrieved and archived.

SUB-TOPIC 2: ICT Based Gadgets

Meaning of Gadgets: Gadgets are tools or machines that help to do something. ICT gadgets are
information and communication equipments, which includes computer hardware i.e. printer, etc.
Broadcasting technology i.e. radio, television, other ICT gadgets are ATM, fax machines, mobile
phones etc. ICT gadgets are further explained below;

Radio: This is an effective way of transmitting audio or voice information, using the radio.
Television: This is an effective way of transmitting information. It combines the quality of audio
together with visual. It is an audio–visual transmission of information.
Computer: This is an electronic data processing machine used for transmission of textual and
graphic information.
Satellites: This is an information transmission method through cables or wireless by the use of
satellites dishes.
VSAT: This is advanced telecom equipment for receiving digital broadcast. It stands for very small
aperture terminal (VSAT).
Fax Machine: This is an age-long method of transmitting textual and graphical message. It consists
of the features of photocopying with effective information transmission.
Telephone: Telephone is a telecommunication equipment or device used in transmitting sound
across a distance.
GSM Technology: GSM Stands for global system for mobile communication. It is an ICT
telecommunication device. It is the most popular mobile phone in the world today. GSM allows

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network operators to offer “roaming” services. Roaming means the ability of customer to make
use of their phone wherever they are at any point in time.
Automated Teller Machines (ATM): This is a type of retail banking technology that has the
capability to make enquiry on customers account balance, interest and exchange rates, money
transfer, deposits and withdrawals.

EVALUATION:
1. List five (5) GSM operators in Nigeria.
2. State three (3) ICT gadgets and explain them.

Sub-Topic 3: OPERATIONS OF ICT BASED GADGETS

ICT Gadgets are very user friendly. Most of them are DC (Direct Current) powered: meaning they
are battery powered. Some smart mobile phones can be used to send and receive emails. It is
essential to put into consideration safety precautions in using them. For instance it is not advisable
to place the GSM on the ear directly for more than 15 minutes. It can cause heating of the brain
cells which can cause health hazards.

EVALUATION:
1. Discuss at least 3 safety precautions to put in place when making use of the GSM network.

GENERAL EVALUATION:
1. Define the term ‘gadgets’
2. What is ‘Roaming’?

READING ASSIGNMENT:
Students are expected to read ‘Operating the Computer ‘page 123 of Handbook on Computer
studies for SS1.

WEEKEND ASSIGNMENT:
1. Which of these is not an ICT gadgets
(a) Computer (b) TV set (b) GSM (d) Awaiting trial machine(ATM)
2. The major tool that determines the development stage of a nation is-------
(a) Remote sensing (b) VSAT (c) ICT (d) intranet.
3. --------- is not an advantage of ICT
(a) Aids information dissemination (b) Speeds up transaction process (c) enhances e-
learning (d) none of the above.
4. The ability of a GSM customer to make call in any part of the world at any point in time to
a different location is called---------
(a) Rummy (b) Roaming (c) Rooming (d) Ramming
5. VSAT stands for------------
(a) Very Small Aperture Terminal (b) Very small aperture tools (c) Very small aperture
openings (d) Very small terminal aperture.

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WEEK 6
DATE:...................................
TOPIC: BASIC COMPUTER OPERATIONS
CONTENT:
1. Description of the booting process.
2. Types of booting: cold &warm
3. Components of the windows desktop Icons, Task bar, Background
4. Running an application program – e.g. Microsoft Word
5. The Process of shutting down the computer.

Sub-Topic 1:DESCRIPTION OF THE BOOTING PROCESS.

Booting is the process of starting or restarting the computer system. It is simply the process to
load the first piece of software that starts a computer. Because the operation system is essential
for running all other programs, it is usually the first piece of software loaded during the booting
process.
During the booting process, the binary code of the operation system is loaded from non volatile
secondary storage (such as a hard disk drive) into volatile memory (RAM) and then executed. The
booting concept is known as “Initial Program Load”.

Types of booting:

Cold booting
The start-up of a computer from a powered down, or off state is referred to as cold booting. It is
also called hard start. This is a method where computer is strictly on off state or position waiting
for the user to start it up by pressing ON switch button. At this stage, computer goes through
complete booting process by loading codes from the secondary storage into the primary storage
and then executing them.

Warm booting
Warm booting refers to restarting a computer that is already turned on via the operating system.
Restarting it returns the computer to its initial state. A warm boot is sometimes necessary when a
program encounters an error from which it cannot recover. On PCs, you perform a warm boot by
pressing the Ctrl+Alt+Del keys simultaneously. On Macs, you can perform a warm boot by pressing
the restart button.

Evaluation
1. Describe the booting process.
2. State the types of booting.

Sub-topic 2:
Components of the windows desktop
The Start menu and Start button are user interface elements used in the various versions of
Microsoft Windows operating systems. The Start button provides a central launching point for
application and tasks.
Traditionally, the Start menu provides a customisable nested list of programs for the user to
launch, as well as a list of most recently opened documents, a way to find files and get help, and
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access to the system settings. Later enhancements via Windows desktop update included access
to special folders.

Windows Desktop
The desktop offers many features that make using your computer easier. You can easily start
programs or applications, copy and move files from one place to another, and drag and drop files
and program where you want them on the computer or even on to a program’s icon to open a file.
On the desktop, are small pictures that represents a file, program, or other objects or functions
known as icons. Icons are representation of objects and can be found on the desktop, taskbar,
Start menu, and throughout window.
The Start menu starts programs, opens documents, and access most parts of the system. Window
can be customized as needed.

Task Bar

The task bar is the horizontal bar at the bottom of the screen. The task bar is visible almost all the
time except otherwise customized, unlike the desktop which can get obscured by the window on
top of it. It has four main sections:
1. The Start button, which opens the Start menu;
2. The Quick launch toolbar, which lets you start programs with one click.
3. The middle section, which shows you which programs and documents you have opened
and allows you to quickly switch between them.
4. The notification area, which includes the clock and icons.

Window Background

Desktop background (also called wallpaper) can be a digital picture from your personal collection
or one that comes with windows. You also select a coloured for your desktop background or use a
colour to frame your background pictures.
The background of window desktop can take any colour or design. We have different types of
background depending on the choice of the user.

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RUNNING AN APPLICATION PROGRAM
Starting a Program
The Start menu is gateway to all of the programs on your computer. To open Start menu, click on
the Start button.
To start a Microsoft word for example, follow the following steps.
a. Click Start menu, and select Microsoft Office
b. A list of package appears, click Microsoft word.
c. A work space will appear, click you can begin to input data.

The Process of shutting down the computer

When you are done using your computer, it is important to turn it off properly- not only to save
energy, but also to ensure that your data is safe, and to help keep your computer more secure.
Best of all, your computer will start quickly next time you use it.
To shut down your computer, follow the steps below:
1. Close all open windows or running programs.
2. Click the start button and then click shut down.
3. When you click shut down, perhaps you forgot to save changes, the document windows
prompts you to do so. S screen message helps you to safely turn off your computer.

EVALUATION
1. Describe ‘Task bar’ and mention the four main section of a task bar.
2. Highlight the main sections of a task bar.
3. Enumerate the steps in shutting down a system
4. Give two methods of warm booting.

READING ASSIGNMENT
Read Word Processing and summarize in about one and half pages.

WEEKEND ASSIGNMENT:
OBJECTIVE TEST
1. _______ is the horizontal bar at the bottom of the screen. (a) icon (b) Task bar (c) Menu
bar (d) title bar
2. _______is the process of starting or restarting the computer system. (a) Loading (b)
Booting (c) POST (d) Software
3. _______refers to restarting a computer that is already turned on via the operating system.
Restarting it returns the computer to its initial state. (a) Cold booting (b) Warm booting (c)
Booting (d) Logging in
4. The start-up of a computer from a powered down, or off state is referred to as _____ (a)
Cold booting (b) Warm booting (c) Booting (d) Logging in
5. All these are the main sections of the task bar except______ (a) Start menu (b) Background
(c) Quick launch toolbar (d) notification area

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ESSAYQUESTIONS:
1. What is a Task bar? Enumerate the main sections of a task bar.
2. What is an Icon? Give examples of where an icon can be found.

WEEK 7
DATE:.............................
TOPIC: WORD PROCESSING
CONTENT:
1. Definition of Word Processing and word Processor.
2. Examples of word processors: Microsoft word, word perfect & word star etc.
3. Features of word Processors.

Sub-Topic 1: DEFINITION OF WORD PROCESSING

Word processing is the preparation of documents such as letters, reports, memos, books or any
type of correspondence on a computer. In other words, Word processing is the creation,
formatting, production and printing of texts using the computer.

DEFINITION OF WORD PROCESSOR

A word processor is an application package that allows you to do word processing. It is a software
package that enables a computer user to create, edit, print, and save documents for future
retrieval and reference.

EXAMPLES OF WORD PROCESSORS

There are several word processor packages. They include:
 Microsoft Word
 Lotus
 Word Pro
 Open office
 Ability write
 Word Pad
 Word Perfect
Although these word processors are created and sold by different companies, they possess many
similar functions.

Sub-Topic 2:
FEATURES OF WORD PROCESSORS
Most word processors available today allow more than just creating and editing documents. They
wide range of other tools and functions, which are used in formatting the documents. The
following are the main features of a word processor:
1. Wordwrap: automatic arrangement of text in lines of specified length without the
necessity of touching the return key.
2. Justification: automatic alignment of text both the left and right margins.

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 3. Indents: the setting of temporary margins within a document differing from the
primary margins used.
4. Insertion: the entry of new text within previously typed material without erasing
the existing materials.
5. Overwriting: the substitution of new text for old by typing over the old text.
6. Deletion: erase of text from the screen, or of whole document from the disk.
7. Search and Replace: moving directly to specified words or parts of words within a
document and replacing them with different words or word portion.
8. Copying and Cutting: the duplication or moving of blocks of text within and without
document(s).
9. Pagination: automatic division of a document into pages of specified numbers of
lines.
10. Page Numbering: automatic sequential numbering of pages.

EVALUATION
1. Define word processor.
2. List five examples of word processor packages.
3. Enumerate and explain briefly any two features of word processor.

READING ASSIGNMENT
Read word processing environment and how to use word processor package, then summarize in
one and half pages.

WEEKEND ASSIGNMENT
OBJECTIVE TEST:
1. ________is the preparation of documents such as letters, reports, memos, books or any
type of correspondence on a computer. (a) Word Pro (b) Word processor (c) Word
Processing (d) Word product.
2. _______is an application package that allows you to do word processing. It is a software
package that enables a computer user to create, edit, print, and save documents for future
retrieval and reference. (a) Word Pro (b) Word processor (c) Word Processing (d) Word
product.
3. All these are word processor packages except (a) Lotus (b) MS word (c) Basic (d) Open
office.
4. _______ is an automatic arrangement of text in lines of specified length without the
necessity of touching the return key. (a) Insertion (b) pagination (c) wordwrap (d) Indent.
5. ______ is an automatic division of a document into pages of specified numbers of lines. (a)
Insertion (b) pagination (c) Deletion (d)Page numbering.
ESSAYQUESTIONS:
1. Define presentation package.
2. List any two presentation packages known to you.

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WEEK 8
DATE: …………………………….
TOPIC: WORD PROCESSING (Cont’d)
CONTENTS
1. Word processing environment
2. Using a word processor to: create, edit, format, save, retrieve, print and close.

Sub-Topic 1: WORD PROCESSING ENVIRONMENT

Ms-Word 2007 Environment

It is user-friendly. Its features are clearly named, organized and easily assessable.

Features of Ms-Word Environment is explained below:

1. Office Button: It contains a menu of file-related commands. When you click the office
button you will see the available commands such as New, Save, Save As etc.
2. Quick Access Tool Bar: It provides a set of frequently used commands. The default options
are to save a file, to undo the fast action, and to repeat your most recent action. You can
add other options by clicking on the drop down menu.
3. Title Bar: It displays the name of the program and the name of the current document.
4. Window Controls: They are used to minimize, resize or close a window. This feature is in
every program that you open in window.
5. Menu Bar: It shows the various menu lists that drop down sub-menu when clicked.
6. Tool Bar: It shows the various Icons that can be activated and used by clicking.
7. Status Bar: It shows the page status, zoom level, as well as view tabs which enable the
document to be viewed either as print layout, full screen reading or web layout.

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8. Scroll Bar: This is used to scroll up and down the page. You can also click on the little down
arrow below the scrollbar to move down the page. If your page is wider than the screen
display, then will also see a horizontal scrollbar across the bottom of the window.
9. Text Area: Just below the ‘ruler’ is a large area called the text area. You type your
document in the text area. The blinking vertical line in the upper-left corner of the text
area is the cursor. It marks the insertion point. As you type, your text displays at the cursor
location.

EVALUATION
1. State and explain the functions of three features of MS-Word 2007
2. Draw the Ms-Word 2007 environment.

Sub-Topic 2: USING MS-WORD 2007

In this section you are going to learn how to use the Ms-Word 2007 processor to perform some
tasks as follows:
1. Opens Ms-Word 2007
i. Point the mouse arrow on the Start button and click.
ii. When the Start menu appears, select Programs
iii. When the Programs menu appears, click on Microsoft Office and select Microsoft Word.
2. Create a Document
i. Click the office button
ii. In the left pane of the displayed menu, click New
iii. A dialog box pops up. From the middle pane, choose Blank document from the two
option: Blank document and New blog post.
iv. Now click create in the bottom of the right pane in the dialog box, and the new
document opens
3. Format Document
You may want to change the appearance of the text in the word document to your taste.
Formatting is the term used to describe this phenomenon. Carry out the following steps:
i. Select the text you wish to format
ii. In the ribbon, make sure that the Home tab is selected. Move your mouse pointer
to the menu for changing the font style. Note that font style is the same as font
face.
iii. In the drop down menu, move your mouse pointer over the different font face, and
the live preview feature of Ms-Word 2007 will show you how each look. Pick any
font of choice.
iv. In the same way you can change the size of your text when you click in the menu
for the font size, located just before the font face.
v. You can bolden the selected text, italicize or underline when you click on B, I and U
respectively.
4. Save a document
Saving a document on a back-up storage device makes it available for editing and printing at a
later date. To save a document in Ms-Word, you can use the File menu or the Save icon on the
standard toolbar.
Saving a File Using the File Menu:
1. Pull down the File menu
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 2. Select Save. The ‘Save As’ dialogue box appears
3. Type in a name for the document in the box labelled ‘File name’
4. Select a storage location from the drop-down list provided in the ‘Save in’ box
5. Click on the Save button.
Once your document has been saved as a file you can use the same Save function to update your
document as you continue typing. That is, if you make changes to your document you do not have
to use the ‘Save As’ dialogue box again. The changes to your work will be saved in the same
location using the same file name.

5. To Retrieve a Document:
1. Pull down the File menu and select Open or from the toolbar click the Open button
2. The ‘Open’ dialogue box, appears. Using the ‘Look in’ box, select the location where the file
is stored.
3. When the list of files/folders is displayed, you either:
(a) Type the name of the file you want to open in the ‘File Name’ box and click Open or
Double click on the name of the desired file.
6. Print a Document
After you have finished working on your document, you may want to have the document
as a hardcopy. Printing involves the following steps:
i. Click the office button
ii. In the display menu, click Print
iii. In the print dialog box that pops up, choose the available printer from the printer
name text box.
iv. Then click Ok to print
7. Close Ms-Word Document
In the case, you may want to close the present document you are working with, but do not
want to close Ms-Word 2007 program, take the following steps:
i. Click the office button
ii. In the displayed menu choose the last option in the left pane – CLOSE. Note that to
close the program you should click on Exit Word on the bottom right pane of the
menu displayed.
EVALUATION
1. List steps of creating a document.
2. List steps of printing a document.

GENERAL EVALUATION
1. What do you understand by the term (i) tab (ii) dialog box in computer?

READING ASSIGNMENT
Read the next week topic and summarize it.

WEEKEND ASSIGNMENT
1. Which of the following is not a tab under Home menu in word 2007? (a) B tab (b) type
font size (c) bullet tab (d) Margin tab
2. The quick access toolbar contains the following tabs except. (a) Numbering (b) Undo
(c) Redo (d) Save
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3. The office button contains all these except ___ menu in Ms-Word 2007. (a) Save as
(b) Exit (c) Print preview (d) Close
4. To save a file in Microsoft Word, click on __________
(a) Open menu (b) Save icon
(c) Programs (d) File icon
5. To close Microsoft Word, click on the following:
(a) Open menu/click X button
(b) File menu/Click X button
(c) Open office button menu/Close
(d) File menu/minimize button

WEEK 9
DATE:……………………………..
TOPIC: PRESENTATION PACKAGE
CONTENTS
I. Definition of Presentation Package
ii. Examples of presentation package - PowerPoint
iii. Features of a presentation package: creation of slides,

Sub-topic 1: DEFINITION OF PRESENTATION PACKAGE

A presentation package is a software program that contains a text editor and the ability to add
charts and graphic images, such as photographs, clip art, or other objects so as to make a slide
show for the purpose of communicating visually to an audience.

Example of Presentation Packages

1. Microsoft PowerPoint
2. OpenOffice.org Impress
3. Windows Movie Maker
4. Harvard graphic
5. HP-iDraw

EVALUATION
1. What is presentation package?
2. List examples of presentation packages.

Sub-Topic 2: FEATURES OF A PRESENTATION PACKAGE

All presentation packages should be able to carry out the following functions:
1. Creation of Slides: Is used to create a collection of information that can be displayed
sequentially.
2. Insertion of Pictures: It should have place holders that can hold pictures.
3. Insertion of Audio and Video: It should have the ability to accept sound and visual
enhancement for the presentation.

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4. Animation: Transition of slides should be able to move and change when the sequence is
shown.
5. Slides shows: It should be able to display your slides.
6. Creation of graphics: It comes with a store of graphic objects that can be used to aid
illustrations.
7. Creation of organizational and other charts: A presentation package should be able to
present data as graphical information.

EVALUATION
1. List and explain the features of a presentation package

GENERAL EVALUATION
1. Enumerate the features of a presentation package.
2. Define presentation package.
3. Example of presentation package is PowerPoint, explain it.

READING ASSIGNMENT
Read the next topic from your e-note.

WEEKEND ASSIGNMENT
1. Which of the following application is not a presentation package? (a) Adobe acrobat
(b) PowerPoint (c) Harvard graphic (d) HP-iDraw
2. Features of a presentation package will not be complete without (a) zoom (b) themes
(c) clip art (d) slide show
3. ___is a transition of slides that is able to move and change when the sequence is shown.
(a) slide show (b) zoom (c) animation (d) clip art

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WEEK 10
DATE: ………………………………….
TOPIC: PRESENTATION PACKAGE (Cont’d)
CONTENTS
1. Using presentation package – PowerPoint
Sub-Topic 1: USING PRESENTATION PACKAGE -
Open the Application - Ms-PowerPoint
i. At the left corner of the task bar in the windows desktop, click the windows start button.
ii. In the start menu, click the entry for All Programs
iii. In the display list of all the programs in the computer, scroll down to Microsoft Office
folder. Click it and it will show you the list of all Microsoft package installed in your system.
iv. Then click Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2007, the program opens.

Create a New Presentation

i. Click the Office Button
ii. In the left pane of the displayed menu, click New
iii. In the New Presentation dialog box that shows up, ensure that Blank Presentation in the
middle pane is selected.
iv. Click Create to open a new PowerPoint presentation.

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Insert Slide Contents
i. In your new PowerPoint document, make sure that the Home tab is selected. Under the
slides group, click the New Slide menu launch button to display various forms of slide sets.
Click on Title and Content Slide
ii. In the Click to add title place holder, type MICROSOFT POWERPOINT 2007. Also click to add
text place holder, click the insert picture from file button.
iii. The open dialog box opens. Locate the picture that you want to insert in the computer and
click open.
NOTE: Follow the same steps for text, Graphic and Pictures.

Animate Contents
Your PowerPoint presentation should be made attractive in order to make the communication to
your audience more appealing and memorable.

i. In the ribbon, click on the Animations tab.

ii. Move your mouse pointer over the animation options in the transition to this slide group.
iii. Choose any of the animation style of interest.

Add New Slide

In your New PowerPoint document, make sure that the Home tab is selected. Under the slide
group click the New Slide menu launch button to display various forms of slide place sets. Click on
any type of slide you would like to use.

Evaluation
1. Practice the above in your computer

Sub-topic 2

Save Presentation
i. Click the office button
ii. In the displayed menu click Save
iii. In the displayed dialog box, choose where you want to save your file in your computer
iv. Click Save

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Run Slide Show
After you have created series of slides for your intended presentation, how do you show the
presentation to your audience?
i. Open the slide inside PowerPoint 2007.
ii. Click the view tab in the Ribbon. In the Presentation Views group click the slide show
button.

Print a Presentation
To print your slides follow these:
i. Click the office button
ii. In the displayed menu, click Print.
iii. In the Print dialog box that pops up, choose the available printer from the Printer menu
text box.
iv. Then click OK to print

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Close Presentation
In case you may want to close the present document you are working with, but do not want to
close MS-PowerPoint 2007 program, take the following steps:
i. Click the office button
ii. In the displayed menu, choose the last option in the left pane: CLOSE

To Close MS – PowerPoint 2007 Application

i. Click the office button
ii. In the displayed menu, at the button right choose EXIT PowerPoint.

Evaluation
1. In the ribbon of Microsoft PowerPoint 2007, how many groups are in the Insert tab?

General Evaluation
1. Create a slide show containing your school anthem. Make sure you use the existing
graphics in PowerPoint and also add some pictures from your computer to the slides.

Reading Assignment
Revise all the topics for this term and summarize them in your own expression.

WEEKEND ASSIGNMENT
1. Revise your e-note for your forth coming examination.

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