ry module: ICDL | Using the Computer | and Managing Files ICT Learning Materials Software version - Windows 7 obIntroduction Aston Swann Courseware Introduction The ECDL Qualification The European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) is the European-wide qualification which enables people to demonstrate their competence in computer skills. ECDL Certification Programme consists of seven module tests, which lead to the qualification The ICDL Qualification ‘The International Computer Driving Licence (ICDL) is the name by which the qualification is. known outside Europe, ECDL Foundation ‘The European Computer Driving Licence Foundation Ltd (‘ECDL Foundation’) is the global ‘goveming body for the ECDL and ICDL accreditation. The Aston Swann ECDL / ICDL Education Courseware (Training Material) is accredited by the ECDL Foundation. ECDL / ICDL is the world’s largest end-user computer skils certification programme, with ‘more than 9 milion Candidates in 148 countries. European Computer Driving Licence, ECDL, Intemational Computer Driving Licence, ICDL. e- Gitizen and related logos are al registered Trade Marks of The European Computer Driving cence Foundation Limited ECDL Foundation’) ‘Aston Swann is an entity independent of ECDL Foundation and ICDL Egypt and isnot associated ‘wih ECDL Foundation and ICDL Egypt in any manner. This courseware may be used to assist Candidates to prepare for the ICDL Certification Programme as tiled on the courseware. Ne‘ther TEDL Egypt nor Aston Swann warrants that the use of this courseware publication will ensure passing ofthe tests for the ICDL Certification Programme. This courseware publication has been Independently reviewed and approved by ECDL Foundation and ICDL Egypt as covering the leaming objectives for the ICDL Certication Programme. Confirmation ofthis approval can be obtained by viewing ww.icdl-eayet.ora “The material contained in this courseware publication has not been reviewed for technical accuracy and does not guarantee that candidates will pass the test forthe ICDL Certification Programme. Any and all assessment items andior performance-based exercises contained in this courseware relate solely to this publication and do not constitute or imply certifcaton by ICDL Egypt in respect ofthe ICDL Certiicaton Programme For details on siting a test for an ICDL cantfcation programme, please contact ICDL Egypt, 44 Palestine Street, New Maadi, Cairo. Candidates using this courseware must be registered with ICDL Egypt before undertaking atest for an ICDL Certification Programme, Without a vali registration, the tests) cannot be undertaken and no certificate, nor any other form of recognition, can be given toa candidate. Registration ‘should be undertaken with ICDL Egypt at an approved test centre, @ Aston Swann 2012Aston Swann Courseware Introduction ‘The Courseware (Training Material) ‘Aston Swann Education courseware consists of the seven ECDL / ICDL Modules. All have a specific focus on classroom use; the result is an ECDL / ICDL experience that is totaly in context for schools and colleges. The courseware addresses all the skils covered in the ECDL syllabus; therefore, on completion of this learning programme, learners should fee! confident to undertake their ECDL / ICDL qualification. The Courseware layout Each Module is divided into Examples. Each Example contains Exercises which are byte size learning chunks which cover one or more syllabus Task items. Examples and Exercises can bbe used and printed individually or as a total Module, Each Example contains its own: + Table of contents ‘+ Index, showing which ECDL syllabus Task Items are covered in the Example ‘+ Exercises with easy to follow, step-by-step instructions. A separate Teacher Training and Support Guide is available, with timed lesson plans, PowerPoint presentations and additional homework and classroom examples. The Learning Students ‘learn by doing’ in the live application. Step-by-step instructions guide the learner easily through the courseware. This is @ blended learning programme that has been developed as instructor-led coursework andlor individual use; as a self-study option, drop in workshop; or any combination of these options. ‘Aston Swann Education courseware can be managed and supported on-line through Managed Learning Environments, Virtual Learning Environments and Virtual School Environments. Itis important that learners complete each Module in full, in order to have covered all the syllabus requirements for that Module. his raining, which has been approved by ECDL Foundation, includes ‘exercise toms intended to assist Gandldates in thelr ainngforan ECOL CCenicaion Programme, These exercises are not ECOL Foundation certfction tests. For infomation about authored Test Cantres in ‘torent atonal trtores, please refer tothe ECOL Foundation webstte t vn iedbenyst. og i @ Aston Swann 2012