3 Mauritius Institute of Education under the aegis of Ministry of Education, Tertiary Education, Science and Technology ICT SKILLS Let’s Learn G R A D E 3 | P U P I L ’ S T E X T B O O K
THE ICT SKILLS PANEL GRADE 3 Dr Aruna Ankiah Gangadeen – Head Curriculum Implementa on, Textbook Development and Evalua on The ICT Skills Panel Mauri us Ins tute of Educa on Mr. Kaviraj GOODOORY – Panel Coordinator, Associate Professor Late Dr Vikash Kumar JHURREE – Senior Lecturer Collaborators Mr. Chris an LI LUEN CHING – Senior Lecturer Mr. Paramaseeven SOOBEN – Senior Lecturer MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, TERTIARY EDUCATION, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Mrs. Amrita CHADEE – ICT Support Officer Mrs. Mitranee BULLYRAZ – ICT Support Officer Mrs. Vimla OOCHIT – ICT Support Officer Collaborators Mr. Teddy Steeve CESAR – ICT Support Officer Mr. Neevessan Niven MURUGAN – ICT Support Officer Mr. Mohammad Kazim BURKATALLY – ICT Support Officer Mrs. Khema BHUGWAN – ICT Support Officer Mrs. Malini RAMSAMY – ICT Support Officer Mrs. Meenaxshi MUTTY GUNESS – ICT Support Officer Mrs. Priyadarshinee GUNESS – ICT Support Officer Mrs. Premila BOODHUN – ICT Support Officer SERVICE DIOCÉSAIN DE L'ÉDUCATION CATHOLIQUE Mrs. Daniella FRICHOT – ICT Support Officer Acknowledgement Proof reading: Mrs Deepa S. RAMCHURN, Department of English Language, MIE ISBN: 978 99949 44 49 1 © Mauri us Ins tute of Educa on (2022) ii Design
Information and communication technology (ICT) is a broad area of study which has core computer science concept at one end and has core computer science concept and at the other, digital literacy and computer fundamentals. At the same time, with technological advancements, children are exposed to the world of technology at a young age. It becomes therefore important to help our children have a good understanding of how computers work in this highly digital world. This book has been written by taking into consideration the National Curriculum framework. It also takes into account that children are now exposed to learning through tablet as part of the EDLP project as from Grade 1. The panel has carefully designed activities that can be easily contextualised to the learner’s environment and the practical activities are relevant to the learner’s everyday life. The learners will develop their skills and knowledge of the subject area gradually and will advance with confidence through the various topics and contents presented in the workbook. The workbook consists of eight different units: 1. Working safely with computers. 2. Working with tablets. 3. Learning Computer Fundamentals & Computer operations. 4. Developing word processing skills. 5. Using Spreadsheets. 6. Working with Presentation Software. 7. Browsing the Internet safely. 8. Multimedia: Importing pictures from computers. The workbook is learner-centered and consists of: 1. Practical activities. 2. Book activities. 3. Extra challenge activities. We strongly consider that this book is an essential tool to promote ICT teaching and learning at this stage. As a further help to our children, more practical activities for each unit have been included. We have created an avatar named Kimo that will be used to make the book child friendly. Indeed, much care has been bestowed upon the preparation of this book and hopefully, it will become the best guidance tool. The Information and Communication Technology Panel iii Preface
iv Introduction Hello Friends, My name is Kimo, I will guide you throughout your ICT Skills book. What is your name?
v Key Activity on computer Activity in books Activity on tablet Observation Reward Tips ? Extra challenge Note to teacher:
vi Table of contents Unit 1 Health, Safety and Ethics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 6 Unit 2 Working with Computers: Tablets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 - 16 Unit 3 Computer fundamentals and Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 - 61 Unit 4 Developing Word Processing Skills. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 - 76 Unit 5 Using Spreadsheets.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 - 129 Unit 6 Working with Presentation Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130 - 154 Unit 7 Internet: Browsing the Internet safely . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155 - 176 Unit 8 Multimedia: Importing Pictures from Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177 - 195
1 Unit Health, Safety and Ethics 1 Aim To be aware of the health problems and potential dangers while using computers. Learning objectives: By the end of this unit, pupils will be able to: ● Show an understanding of the health problems caused by the use of computers. ● Show an understanding of the dangers that can arise while using ICT equipment.
2 Let’s Learn ICT Skills Grade 3 Computer lab Rules No Food and Drink. Do not run in the Lab. Do not use the computer without permission. Ask before you print. Do not move, change or delete files on the computer. Enter and Exit Quietly. Do not touch cables. Respect your teacher and classmates. Keep the computer lab clean. Do not use the internet without permission. RESPECT
3 Unit 1 - Health, Safety and Ethics How I sit in front of the computer. I keep my elbows close to my body. My wrist must be straight line with my forearm. My feet rest flat on the floor. I keep my head and back straight and shoulders relaxed. My eyes level with the top of the screen.
4 Let’s Learn ICT Skills Grade 3 Sitting Posture 1 Sit up straight 2 Eyes level with the monitor 3 Shoulders and arms relaxed 4 Feel your back supported When you sit in the computer lab, use a good sitting posture ✕ ✕ ✔ ✔
5 Unit 1 - Health, Safety and Ethics Computer health problems Wrist pain Neck pain Back pain Tired and painful eyes Headache Did you know ? Using computers for too long can be harmful to our health.
6 Let’s Learn ICT Skills Grade 3 Computer safety Using computers can be dangerous. Let’s see together some situations that can cause accidents. Potential dangers Solutions Trailing cables. Use cable cover. Overloaded power sockets. - Do not overload power sockets. - Keep a fire extinguisher nearby. Split drinks or food. No drink or food near computers.
Unit Working with Computers: Tablets 2 Aim To work with tablet safely and avoid health risks. Learning objectives: By the end of this unit, pupils will be able to: ● Open an application using a tablet. ● Navigate through an application. ● Show an awareness of how to care for a tablet. ● Show an understanding of how to avoid health risks in using a tablet. 7
8 Let’s Learn ICT Skills Grade 3 2.1: Opening an application using a tablet Let us see how to open an app on a tablet. Example: We will open the Grade 3 Mathematics textbook. 1. I tap on the Apps Icon on the main screen. Apps Icon
2. I tap on Erudex Mauritius icon. 9 Unit 2 - Working with computers: Tablet 3. The following screen will appear first :
4. I tap on Grade 3 icon. 5. I tap on Mathematics. 10 Let’s Learn ICT Skills Grade 3
6. I tap on Book 2. 7. The Mathematics Book 2 will open. 11 Unit 2 - Working with computers: Tablet Left arrow Right arrow
12 Let’s Learn ICT Skills Grade 3 I use the left and right arrows to move across the pages. I use my finger to move the page up and down.
13 Unit 2 - Working with computers: Tablet 2.2: Taking care of tablets Like computers, I need to take care of my tablet and use it properly. Some tips to take care of my tablet. I use a tablet casing to protect my tablet from shock and dirt. I use a screen protector to avoid scratches and broken screen. I keep my tablet away from direct sunlight or excessive heat.
14 Let’s Learn ICT Skills Grade 3 Some tips to take care of my tablet. I use a soft cloth to clean my tablet screen. I tap softly on the screen. I keep my tablet away from water. I switch off my tablet when not in use.
15 Unit 2 - Working with computers: Tablet 2.3: Health problems caused by the use of tablets Using my tablet for too long can be harmful to my health. However, using my tablet properly can help me avoid some health problems. Health problems Solutions Wrist Pain I use a pillow or a cushion to support my wrists. Eyestrain I use my tablet in a well-lighted area. I keep my tablet at a suitable distance from my eyes.
16 Let’s Learn ICT Skills Grade 3 Health problems Solutions Neck Pain I use a tablet holder. Back Pain I sit properly.
17 Unit Computer Fundamentals and Operations 3 Aim To have an understanding of Computer Fundamentals and Operations. Learning objectives: By the end of this unit, pupils will be able to: ● Categorise different types of computers. ● Understand the importance of computers in daily life. ● Recognize the concepts of input and output. ● Identify files, folders and drives. ● Save, delete and restore a file. ● Create, rename and delete a folder. ● Search for file/folder. ● Locate and open file in a specific folder. ● Use meaningful filenames. ● Preview and print a file. ● Use taskbar to switch from one program to another. ● Switch on and off a computer.
18 Let’s Learn ICT Skills Grade 3 Desktop Computer Laptop Smartwatch Smartphone Computers A computer is an electronic machine. ● Some types of computers: Computer Fundamentals Tablet
19 Unit 3 - Computer Fundamentals and Operations Activity 1 I match the following types of computers with their name. Tablet Smartphone Laptop Desktop computer Smartwatch
Calculators, microwaves, refrigerators and washing machines are examples of electronic machines. Let us have a look at how a washing machine works. A washing machine takes a dirty t-shirt, washes it and gives us a clean t-shirt. A calculator takes two numbers, adds them and gives us the result. In the same way, computers take in data (input), work it out (process) and produce information (output). 20 Let’s Learn ICT Skills Grade 3 Input Wash (Process) Output Input Calculate (Process) Output Ken is a boy. He is 6 years old. Input Process Output 2 + 3 5 Ken
21 Unit 3 - Computer Fundamentals and Operations Some uses of computers To type documents To watch movies To play games To learn Computers are used in many ways. For example:
22 Let’s Learn ICT Skills Grade 3 To listen to music To surf the internet To send e-mails/messages To do videocalls To draw and paint
23 Unit 3 - Computer Fundamentals and Operations Activity 2 Fill in the blank spaces with the words given. Input Process Output 1. 2. 3. 4. Freezer Cake Music Juice
24 Let’s Learn ICT Skills Grade 3 Activity 3 List down three uses of computers. 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Activity 4 State whether True or False. 1. A computer helps me to walk. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2. A computer is used to type letters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3. I can use a laptop to talk to my friends. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4. A smartphone can be used to send messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5. I can use my tablet to watch films. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6. I cannot play games on the computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7. I cannot listen to music on my laptop. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
25 Unit 3 - Computer Fundamentals and Operations Computers in daily life Education Medical services Call Centres Office Nowadays, computers are used almost everywhere. Some examples are given below:
26 Let’s Learn ICT Skills Grade 3 Supermarkets Airport
27 Unit 3 - Computer Fundamentals and Operations Some advantages of using computers There are several advantages of using computers. They make our life easier in many ways. Below is listed how computers are useful in many ways: Takes several days Faster Voice call Voice call, video call and chat
28 Let’s Learn ICT Skills Grade 3 Space consuming No paper work Time and space consuming Less Paper and Less space needed
29 Unit 3 - Computer Fundamentals and Operations Time consuming Faster Chalk and Talk Interactive whiteboard
30 Let’s Learn ICT Skills Grade 3 Working with files and folders ● Files and Folders A file stores data and information. A file can be a document, a picture, an audio or a video. On the computer, some icons represent files. File icons Documents Audio Pictures Videos
A folder is represented by the icon . We can save files in a folder. We can also store a folder in another folder. Drives We save our files and folders in a drive. 31 Unit 3 - Computer Fundamentals and Operations Types of Drive Drive Icon Local Drive CD/ DVD Drive Removable Drive
1. Right-click on a blank space on the desktop. 2. Move the mouse pointer to New. 32 Let’s Learn ICT Skills Grade 3 Activity 5 Creating a folder on the desktop. 3. Click on Folder. You will notice that a new folder has appeared on the desktop.
33 Unit 3 - Computer Fundamentals and Operations Activity 6 Renaming a folder. 1. Right-click on the icon. 2. Click on Rename.
3. Type Grade 3. 4. Press Enter key on the keyboard. 5. The folder is now renamed as Grade 3. 34 Let’s Learn ICT Skills Grade 3
35 Unit 3 - Computer Fundamentals and Operations Activity 7 Deleting a folder. 1. Right-click on the folder Grade 3. 2. Click on Delete.
3. The folder is now no more on the desktop. It has moved to the Recycle Bin. 36 Let’s Learn ICT Skills Grade 3
1. Open Microsoft Word program. 2. Type the following text: 3. Click on File. 37 Unit 3 - Computer Fundamentals and Operations Activity 8 Saving a file. I am in Grade 3. I love my teacher and my classmates very much. My school is very beautiful. There are many colourful flowers in the school yard. I am in Grade 3. I love my teacher and my classmates very much. My school is very beautiful. There are many colourful flowers in the school yard.
4. Click on Save As. 5. Choose This PC. 38 Let’s Learn ICT Skills Grade 3
39 Unit 3 - Computer Fundamentals and Operations 6. Click on Desktop to save your work on the Desktop. 7. Click on the File name box.
40 Let’s Learn ICT Skills Grade 3 8. I type My school. 9. Finally, click on Save. The document is now saved as the file My school. The file icon appears on the desktop.
1. Right-click on the file icon My school. 2. Click on Delete. 41 Unit 3 - Computer Fundamentals and Operations Activity 9 Deleting a file.
We follow same steps as we did to delete a folder. The file is now deleted. It has moved to the Recycle Bin. 42 Let’s Learn ICT Skills Grade 3