Presentations available in GCF 2015

to support the Malawi Computer Studies syllabus

The GCF 2015 pdf resources are available under the relevant form, term and topic folders. The
videos are available in GCF 2015 via RACHEL or can be accessed through the relevant form,
term and topic folders from Kolibri.

You can also access the GCF resources if you have access to the internet at 125+ Free Tutorials
at GCFLearnFree.org (oer2go.org)
 Form 1 – presentations available in GCF 2015 to support the syllabus
Term 1

Subtopic Resource Video PDF

Computers and their Use What is a Computer? ✓
Getting to know Computers ✓
Computer Hardware Basic Parts of the Desktop Computer ✓ ✓
Buttons and Ports on a Desktop Computer ✓
Inside a Desktop Computer (System Unit) ✓ ✓
Getting know Laptop Computers ✓ ✓
Getting to know Mobile Devices ✓
Setting up a Desktop Computer ✓ ✓
Switching the computer on and off ✓

Term 2

Subtopic Resource Video PDF

Safe Use of Computers Cleaning Your Computer ✓
Protecting Your Computer ✓
Computer Basics - Computer Safety & Maintenance ✓
Software Understanding Operating Systems ✓ ✓
Getting to Know the Operating System ✓
Understanding Applications ✓ ✓
Web Apps and the Cloud ✓

Term 3

Subtopic Resource Video PDF

Logging in & out of the PC Understanding User Accounts ✓
Windows XP - Managing User Accounts ✓
Windows 7 - Managing User Accounts ✓
Using the Features of the OS Introduction to Windows ✓
Getting Started with the Desktop ✓ ✓
Navigating Windows ✓
Common Computer Tasks ✓
Windows XP - Getting Familiar with the Window XP Window ✓
Windows XP - The Windows XP Desktop ✓
Windows XP - Launching Programs from the Start Menu ✓
Windows XP - Moving and Sizing Windows ✓
Windows XP - Using the Help and Support Centre ✓
Windows 7 - Getting Started with Windows ✓ ✓
Windows 7 - Windows 7 Taskbar ✓
Files and folders Working with Files and Folders ✓ ✓
Finding Files on Your Computer ✓ ✓
Opening Files with Different Applications ✓
Windows XP _ Files, Folders and Drives ✓
Windows XP- Working with Windows Explorer ✓
Windows XP - Using the Recycle Bin ✓
Window 7 Search and Libraries ✓ ✓
 Form 2 – presentations available in GCF 2015 to support the syllabus
Term 1

Subtopic Resource Video PDF

Using Word Processors Word 2007 - Creating a New Document ✓ ✓
Word 2007 - Setting up Your Word 2007
✓ ✓
environment
Word 2007 - Applying styles and Themes ✓ ✓
Word 2007 - Text Basics ✓ ✓
Word 2007 - Saving Documents ✓ ✓
Word 2007 - Proofreading and Correcting Errors ✓ ✓
Word 2007 - Using a Template ✓ ✓
Word 2007 - Using Hyperlinks ✓ ✓
Word 2007 - Formatting Text ✓ ✓
Word 2007 - Using Text Boxes ✓ ✓
Word 2007 - Columns and Ordering ✓
Word 2007 - Working with Headers and Footers ✓
Word 2007 - Modifying Page Layout ✓ ✓
Word 2007 - Using Indents and Tabs ✓ ✓
Word 2007 - Line and Paragraph Spacing ✓
Word 2007 - Printing ✓ ✓
Keyboard Shortcuts for Windows and Mac ✓

Term 2

Subtopic Resource Video PDF

Using Word Processors Word 2007 - Inserting Clip Art ✓ ✓
Word 2007 - Working with Tables ✓ ✓
Word 2007 - Inserting and Modifying Pictures ✓ ✓
Word 2007 - Using SmartArt Graphics ✓ ✓
Word 2007 - Working with Shapes ✓ ✓
Word 2007 - Columns and Ordering ✓ ✓
Word 2007 - Using MailMerge ✓ ✓
Using Presentation Software Powerpoint 2007 - Setting up the environment ✓ ✓
Powerpoint 2007 - Presentation Basics ✓ ✓
Powerpoint 2007 - Text Basics Part 1 and Part 2 ✓ ✓
Powerpoint 2007 - Indentation and Line Spacing ✓ ✓
Powerpoint 2010 - Indents and Spacing ✓
Powerpoint 2007 - Pictures and Clip art ✓ ✓
Powerpoint 2007 - WordArt and Shapes ✓ ✓
Powerpoint 2007 - SmartArt Illustrations ✓ ✓
Powerpoint 2007 - Arrange Objects ✓ ✓
Powerpoint 2007 - Inserting Sound Parts 1 and 2 ✓ ✓
Powerpoint 2007 - Using Videos ✓ ✓
Powerpoint 2007 - Hyperlinks and Action Buttons Parts 1 & 2 ✓ ✓
Powerpoint 2007 - Working with Charts ✓ ✓
Powerpoint 2007 - Working with Lists ✓ ✓
Powerpoint 2007 - Working with Tables ✓ ✓
Powerpoint 2007 - Proofing Slides ✓ ✓
Powerpoint 2007 - Viewing and Printing Slides ✓ ✓
Term 3

Subtopic Resource Video PDF

Using Presentation Software
Powerpoint 2007 - Themes and Backgrounds ✓ ✓
Powerpoint 2007 - Slide Master ✓ ✓
Powerpoint 2007 - Transitions ✓ ✓
Powerpoint 2007 - Animations Parts 1 and 2 ✓ ✓
Powerpoint 2007 - Finalising a presentation ✓ ✓
 Form 3 – presentations available in GCF 2015 to support the syllabus
Term 1

Subtopic Resource Video PDF Practice file (supplied separately)

Using Excel Setting up Your Excel Environment ✓
Discover Excel 2007 ✓
Excel 2007 - Starting a Workbook ✓ ✓
Excel 2007 - Using templates ✓ ✓
Excel 2007 - Modifying Columns, Rows and Cells ✓ ✓ ex07_Budget_lesson3.xlsx
Excel 2007 - Working with Cells ✓ ✓ ex07_Budget_lesson6.xlsx
Excel 2007 - Formatting Text ✓ ✓ ex07_Budget_lesson4.xlsx
Excel 2007 - Aligning text ✓ ✓
Excel 2007 - Formatting tables ✓ ✓
Excel 2007 - Working with Worksheets ✓ ✓ ex07_Inventory_lesson13.xlsx
Excel 2007 - Usiing Conditional Formatting ✓ ✓
Excel 2007 - What are reference styles? ✓
Excel formulas - Relative and Absolute Cell References ✓ ✓ relative_absolute_practice.xlsx
Excel Formulas- Understanding number formats ✓
Excel 2007 - Creating simple formulas ✓ ✓ ex07_Budget_lesson5.xlsx
Excel formulas - Simple formulas ✓ simple_formula_practice.xlsx
Excel 2007 - Creating complex formulas ✓ ✓ ex07_Inventory_lesson8.xlsx
Excel 2013 formulas - Complex formulas ✓ ✓ complex_formulas_practice.xlsx
Excel forumlas - practice reading formulas ✓
Excel forumlas - double check your formulas ✓
Excel 2007 - Working with Basic Functions ✓ ✓ ex07_Inventory_lesson9.xlsx
Excel 2013 Formulas - Functions ✓ ✓
Excel formulas - using CONCATENATE ✓ concatenate_practice.xlsx
Excel formulas - using IF ✓ if_function_practice.xlsx
Excel 2007 - Printing Workbooks ✓ ✓ ex07_Budget_lesson7.xlsx
Term 3

Subtopic Resource Video PDF

Using Desktop Publishing
Publisher 2010 – Getting to know Publisher ✓ ✓
software
Publisher 2010 – Creating a New Publication ✓ ✓
Publisher 2010 – Producing a Publication ✓ ✓
Publisher 2010 – Working with Pictures ✓ ✓
Publisher 2010 – Working with Shapes and Objects ✓ ✓
Publisher 2010 – Working with Tables
Publisher 2010 – Working with Text
 Form 4 – presentations available in GCF 2015 to support the syllabus
Term 1
Subtopic Resource
Using Spreadsheets Excel forumlas - solving real life problems
Using Spreadsheets _forumlae, functions, sorting and
filtering
Organizing data in Excel 2007
Excel 2007_ Sorting, Grouping and Filtering
Using What-If Analysis in Excel 2007
Creating Pivot Tables in Excel 2007
Excel Formulas - Percent Off Sale
Excel Formulas - Over Budget Items
Excel Formulas - Basketball Team - Player Stastistics
Excel Formulas - Movie Tickets
Excel Formulas - Buying a Printer
Excel Formulas _ Invoice, Parts 1-5
Working with Charts in Excel 2007
Printing an Excel 2007 Spreadsheet
Import or export files
Connect to another workbook - linking files in Excel
Video PDF Practice file (supplied separately)
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✓ ex07_Inventory_lesson10.xlsx
✓ ✓ ex07_carloan_lesson15.xlsx
✓ ✓ ex07_companysales_lesson18.xlsx
✓ percentoff_practice.xlsx
✓ overbudget_practice.xlsx
✓ basketball_statistics_practice.xlsx
✓ movie_tickets_practice.xlsx
✓ printer_comparison_practice.xlsx
✓ invoice_freeship_practice.xlsx,
invoice_vlook_practice.xlsx,
invoice_fix_vlookup_practice.xlsx,
invoice_moreshipping_practice.xlsx,
invoice_data_validation_practice.xlsx
✓ ✓ ex07_companysales_lesson16.xlsx
✓ ✓ ex07_Budget_lesson7.xlsx
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