Information, communication and technology is the biggest influencer in social and economic development of the world today, it’s a tool that the youth can use to access knowledge , employment opportunities, entertainment, business opportunities and development and communication. It is key poverty eradication strategies for the youth with its diverse aspects cutting across communication, radio and television broadcasting, electronic media, computer hardware and software and the print media, all these offering opportunities for the youth to tap on and utilize.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
At the end of this training module, the participants should be ready to;
•Develop ICT literacy skills
•Use ICT skills and internet devices as a tool for communication and collaboration
•Use ICT skills for problem solving
•Create productivity materials related to teaching profession (lesson plans, result sheets, etc.)
•Use ICT skills for personal and professional growth
•Use ICT tools for research and generating new knowledge
•Explore new technologies/knowledge for career growth as lifelong learners
•Develop confidence and an attitude for the use of computer applications and other internet devices
COURSE OUTLINE;
MODULE I- BASIC AND ADVANCE COMPUTER APPLICATIONS
•Computers and windows operating system
•Microsoft tools ( excel, word, spreadsheets, outlook, power-point)
•Data entry, document writing and editing, presentation and sharing
•Word-press and website creations
•Web surfing – internet research
•Digital content creation
•Graphics design
•Basic computer repairing
•Online security and privacy
•Virus control
MODULE II- ICT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
•Increasing revenue streams through ICT
•Access to markets
•Time and money management
•Online research
•Communication and social network
•Business planning and management solutions
•Database tools
•Digital presence for the business
MODULE III- CAREERS IN ICT
•Different courses in ICT
•Available job opportunities for an ICT graduate
•Job market expectations
•Advancing your career in ICT
MODULE IV – ICT AS A MARKETING TOOL
•Telemarketing
•Social media marketing
•Email marketing
•Online advertising
•Blogging
•Target marketing
•Promotional presentations such us power points, CDs, DVDs
•Advantages of ICT marketing