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Digital Literacy

Business Management · Level 5  ·  7 Chapters

Compiled by: Susan Wanjohi

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What Digital Literacy covers

Digital Literacy gives Business Management Level 5 learners the computer, office suite and online skills that routine office and business work depends on. You start by operating computer devices: hardware, software, an operating system, mouse and keyboard techniques, file management, internet connection options and external devices. Then you solve tasks with word processing and spreadsheets. Managing data and information covers web browsing, downloads and data backup. Online communication and collaboration covers netiquette, email, copyright and licenses and collaboration tools. Cybersecurity looks at data protection, internet threats, control measures and the laws protecting ICT in Kenya. The last two outcomes cover online jobs, platforms and payment accounts, then job entry through a CV, application letter, portfolio of evidence and interview skills.

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Careers after Digital Literacy

Digital literacy opens office-based and online work for a business management graduate, because nearly every role now runs on documents, spreadsheets, email and the internet.

  • Records clerk at a retail or wholesale business in Nakuru - you operate computers and external devices, manage files and folders, and prepare documents for the day's work.
  • Data entry assistant at a distribution firm in Thika - you enter, edit and manipulate worksheet data, search the internet for information and back up digital content.
  • Customer correspondence officer at a service company in Kisumu - you handle email, observe netiquette and use online collaboration tools with colleagues and clients.
  • Administrative assistant at a county government office in Eldoret - you apply data protection, privacy and cybersecurity control measures to the records you handle.
  • Online freelancer working from home in Nyeri - you find work on online platforms, manage your profile and digital identity, bid for tasks and receive payment through online accounts.
  • Graduate trainee applying to employers in Mombasa - you prepare a CV, application letter and portfolio of evidence, then face interviews with confidence in current affairs and your technical area.

The same skills carry across offices, shops and home-based online work.

Chapters

1
Operate computer devices
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2
Solve tasks using office suite
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3
Manage data and information
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4
Perform online communication and collaboration
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5
Apply cybersecurity skills
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Perform online jobs
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7
Apply job entry techniques
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What Digital Literacy covers: 76 main topics in 7 chapters

1. Operate computer devices

  1. 1.1 Meaning and Importance of Digital Literacy
  2. 1.2 Functions and Uses of Computers
  3. 1.3 Classification of computers
  4. 1.4 Components of a computer system
  5. 1.5 Computer Hardware
  6. 1.6 Classification of computer software
  7. 1.7 Operating system functions
  8. 1.8 Procedure for turning/off a computer
  9. 1.9 Mouse use techniques
  10. 1.10 Keyboard Parts and Use Techniques
  11. 1.11 Desktop Customization
  12. 1.12 File and Files Management using an operating system
  13. 1.13 Computer Internet Connection Options
  14. 1.14 Computer External Devices Management

2. Solve tasks using office suite

  1. 2.1 Meaning and Importance of Word Processing
  2. 2.2 Examples of Word Processors
  3. 2.3 Working with word documents
  4. 2.4 Enhancing productivity
  5. 2.5 Typing Text
  6. 2.6 Document editing (copy, cut, paste commands, spelling and Grammar check)
  7. 2.7 Document formatting
  8. 2.8 Graphical objects
  9. 2.9 Document Print setup
  10. 2.10 Word Document Printing
  11. 2.11 Meaning & Importance of electronic spreadsheets
  12. 2.12 Components of Spreadsheets
  13. 2.13 Application areas of spreadsheets
  14. 2.14 Using spreadsheet application
  15. 2.15 Data Manipulation
  16. 2.16 Worksheet printing
  17. 2.17 Electronic Presentations
  18. 2.18 Meaning and Importance of electronic presentations
  19. 2.19 Examples of Presentation Software
  20. 2.20 Using the electronic presentation application
  21. 2.21 Developing a presentation
  22. 2.22 Text
  23. 2.23 Charts
  24. 2.24 Graphical objects
  25. 2.25 Prepare outputs
  26. 2.26 Print presentations (slides and handouts)

3. Manage data and information

  1. 3.1 Meaning of Data and information
  2. 3.2 Importance and Uses of data and information
  3. 3.3 Types of internet services
  4. 3.4 Types of Internet Access Applications
  5. 3.5 Web browsing concepts
  6. 3.6 Web browsing
  7. 3.7 Web based information
  8. 3.8 Downloads Management
  9. 3.9 Performing Digital Data Backup (Online and Offline)
  10. 3.10 Emerging issues in internet

4. Perform online communication and collaboration

  1. 4.1 Netiquette principles
  2. 4.2 Communication concepts
  3. 4.3 Using email
  4. 4.4 Digital content copyright and licenses
  5. 4.5 Online collaboration tools
  6. 4.6 Preparation for online collaboration
  7. 4.7 Mobile collaboration

5. Apply cybersecurity skills

  1. 5.1 Data protection and privacy
  2. 5.2 Internet security threats
  3. 5.3 Computer threats and crimes
  4. 5.4 Cybersecurity control measures
  5. 5.5 Laws governing protection of ICT in Kenya

6. Perform online jobs

  1. 6.1 Introduction to online working
  2. 6.2 Types of online Jobs
  3. 6.3 Online job platforms
  4. 6.4 Online account and profile management
  5. 6.5 Identifying online jobs/job bidding
  6. 6.6 Online digital identity
  7. 6.7 Executing online tasks
  8. 6.8 Management of online payment accounts

7. Apply job entry techniques

  1. 7.1 Types of job opportunities
  2. 7.2 Resume/ curriculum vitae
  3. 7.3 Job application letter
  4. 7.4 Portfolio of Evidence
  5. 7.5 Interview skills
  6. 7.6 Generally knowledgeable in current affairs and technical area

Practise this unit

The practical 105 The assessment itself: tools, materials and the marks Step-by-step guide 105 PPE, each step, what good looks like, common mistakes

Revise this unit

Exam-style questions 98 Written to CDACC standard, with answers Test yourself 278 Multiple-choice, one at a time Practise questions 221 Quick recall — check you know the facts
3 more for this unit
Oral exam preparation 66 What the assessor asks, and how to answer out loud Worked calculations 44 Step-by-step maths with the common mistakes Quick cards 1,381 Myth busters, skill tips and scenarios

Beyond the syllabus

Decision simulator 7 On site, what would you do? Workplace scenarios 140 Real site situations — what would you do? Turn this into income 84 Where this skill earns — what to charge, how to find clients

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