TUMAINI UNIVERSITY DAR ES SALAAM COLLAGE

BACHELOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT (BHRM)

SUBJECT: COMPUTER
CODE: 111
LECTURE: MR. NGAIZA
NATURE OF WORK: INDIVIDUAL ASSIGNMENT
STUDENT NAMES: MARIETHA RICHARD JOHN
REGISTRATION NUMBER: TU /DARCO/021/073

QUESTION:

HOW CAN COMPUTER SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE ASSIST YOU IN YOUR ACADEMIC LIFE
HERE AT THE UNIVERSITY

OUTLINE

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 1. Introduction.
2. Main body.
3. Conclusion.

Computer is programmable electronic device for storing and processing data, typically in binary form,
according to instructions given to it in a variable program.
It accepts raw data as input and processes it with a set of instructions to produce the result as output.
A computer system can be divided into three components, the hardware, the software, and the users.
Software can be further divided into mainly two parts (Application software and System Software)
Computer Skills involves knowledge of computer systems and the operation of words processors, emails
and spreadsheets. Also understanding more complex computer software, such as operating systems,
databases and file management. Lastly involves using the internet, word processors, spreadsheets and
websites to their fullest extents.
Some of examples of computer skills which need to facilitates and assist in academic life are as follows,
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, OneNote and Access).
Google Drive (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Forms)
Spreadsheets (Excel, Google sheets, Open office Calc)
Email (Mail merge, filters, folders)
Presentations /Slideshows (Power point, Google Slides, Open Office impress, Tableau)
Database Management (Microsoft Access, Oracle, Teradata, IBM DB2, MySQL, SQL)
Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram)
Web (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, WordPress, Joomla, CMS)
Writing Skills (WordPress, Yoast, SEO, technical writing, journalism, research)
Graphics (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat, Corel Draw)
Others (Web development, open source, data structures, coding, machine learning, debugging)
And software skills.

Computer skills and knowledge are valued in today’s academic life in different ways as this leads to
success in education and employment since computer skills are integral to all areas of study and work
such as reading, writing and arithmetic should also include the communicating, calculating and
computing since the ability to use a computer is on the same level as reading and writing skills.
Therefore, Computer Skills and Knowledge can assist in my Academic Life at University in different
ways as follows;

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Computer Typing Skills,
Computer typing skills and speed, it helps to type faster through desk top or on lap top. Students need to
present various assignments on subjects in college and all these assignments are created using computer
and internet. If students know how to type faster and accurately they will save their time and money,
otherwise they have to pay someone in a cyber café who types it for them. Therefore, typing skills for
college students not only help them to type college assignment faster and save money but it will also help
them to get job later in life.
Document Writing and Editing Skills,
Document writing and editing is another vital skill for students. Students can learn and practice document
writing and be editing in Microsoft Word and Google Docs. Both are very effective for creating
assignments, project details, writing notes and for all kind of editing works. Students can also use Office
and Google Docs online. The online use of Microsoft word and Google Docs helps them to edit and
create documents even on mobile phone. This is a practical skill that is important in career and business,
started from document writing but there will be a chance to become editors.
Mathematical calculation and personal financial management skills,
Learning Microsoft Excel will help students to regulate various college living expenses on a day to day
basis such as paying fees, travel expenses, party expenses. Excel also helps to visualize calculation in
charts and reports so that they can analyze where they are spending their money.
Presentation Skills,
The presentation is a behavioral skill that is displayed during the project presentation in the class. To
create presentation students can use and learn about Microsoft Power Point or Google Slide. Microsoft
Power Point is having more options than Google slides for presentation. Technically behaviors in this
sense mean the color of slides background, selection of images, the process of animation, typeface, and
orientation of subjects and objects in the presentation. So as our behaviors matter on the job, business and
society, similarly, it’s important for the presentation. Learning presentation skills on the computer is very
easy using Microsoft power point and pre-designed templates

Photo Editing, Graphic Designing, and Artistic skills

Photo editing and artistic skills are not considered important computer skills for students, even if the
student has exceptional artistic skill. But the real truth that many people don’t know, is that everything
that we do in our life, everything that we see around us is a combination of art and science.

So I believe that it’s very important for college students to identify their early childhood talent and
explore them by using photo editing, graphics designing and animation software such as Adobe
Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator etc. in their free time. It’s highly possible that it can open up a whole new
door to the creative side of their talent.

There are various powerful uses of photo shop in our life and it can be very helpful to build a career and
that is capable of providing part-time or full-time employment opportunities for students.

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If you don’t have these applications, you can also use free online photo editing software and tools that
spark your creativity. Also, as an added advantage, if you learn these skills, you can edit your selfies like
no one else has done before, besides creating and editing designs for college projects and presentations.

Basic computer hardware and maintenance skills

Fixing a computer and mobile problems is part of our life. It’s very important that students know about
the basic computer hardware and troubleshooting methods.

Students should know how to buy and download software. Students should know how to install new
software and remove old software that is not in use. Students should know how to keep their pc clean and
safe from virus. Students should know how to add a certain equipment to the computer and laptop. Like
installing RAM, Hard Disk, basic input output peripherals etc.

If they know this basic computer and mobile repairing skills, they can save thousands of money of their
parents. The same money can be used for their books and other online and offline courses.

So it’s important for students to learn a few basic computer hardware skills so that they don’t need to visit
computer technicians for smaller problems. Thanks to affordable internet data and good streaming speeds,
they can learn such skills on youtube as well.

Internet Research and online learning skills

Internet Research skills is the most important skill in the academic life. Research for me means to know

more, it means to explore the hidden truth. Such as what to do? Why does it? What can be its impact if I

do it or don’t?

Research not only means to collect data for assignment. It’s also mean to find the truth. It also means

careful analysis and making decisions based on the analysis. What can be the right solution?

In practical form: Research starts when there is a certain problem and we need the solution. Research start

when we want to innovate. Research starts when trying to find online accredited colleges, research starts

when we compare the best online courses, etc., research also starts when you take action on certain

projects or plans.

And when looking at the results of a query, we can visualize and analyze the data and information.

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So even learning basic research skills online using computer and internet will be very helpful for students

during their college degree and after degree. Online learning also means students can take online courses.

Students can join degree programs etc. also part of research and learning. If students understand and use

the power of the internet and research, then half of the world’s problems will be solved.

Data management, privacy and security skills

Data management is the extra hard work and burden that is put by information technology on students.

Such as Deleting WhatsApp messages, desktop files, pen drives data, mobile photos and academic

documents management etc, it is a lot of work indeed.

Now, these things take time and management, deleting, transferring and uploading uses many parts of the

student’s brain. If they learn basic management of data it can be very helpful and make students stress

free and there is no fear of losing important data in the dust.

For example, students can use the free cloud storage space provided by Google, Microsoft and many

others. If the size of data is more than 15 GB such as videos and audios then using paid cloud storage plan

is also helpful.

Today, students use computer and it’s obvious that it contains and creates lots of data. So it’s also

important for students to learn the basics of privacy and security of their data. So that it cannot be used by

suspicious people.

Social Media Skills

Social media websites and apps are the most attractive due to a wide variety of content. A Student’s life is

the most exciting time because there are not that much financial, family and other burdens on them.So in

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the time when they are free, they use social media and soon they become addicted to it. So it’s important

that students should learn about the skills and methods to use social media wisely.

Digital Communication Skills

Digital communication is on the rise. Everyone is using WhatsApp, emails and chat apps much more than

actual verbal communication. Profile picture and selfies are also part of this communication. So it’s

important for students what to communicate when to communicate and how to communicate by using

these digital communication tools.

As you must be knowing that the latest innovations in Information Technology are about presentation and

interaction. Artificial intelligence, machine learning, and robots are now communicator with humans on

the internet and computer. It’s not that much but following precautions and etiquette will be helpful.

Conclusively, Computer Skills and knowledge facilitates student to simplify academic life in university
which allows to use computer system and related technology and use of words processing software,
access the internet, manage files or create presentations also in access data bases, use spread sheets and
codes.