Introduction to Information Technology Syllabus and Study Material
UNIT I
Introduction to ICT. Computers and their Components. Hardware and Software. Operating Systems. Performing basic operations in Linux, Windows and Android. Introduction to Internet, Internet access techniques, Web Browsing, Search Engines, Using Email, Using Google Drive, Communication Apps.
Software: Installing software on Windows & Android, Proprietary Software, Free Software, Open-Source Software.
UNIT II
Learning Word Processing via Google Docs, Online Collaborations, Making Presentations using Google Slides, Learning Spreadsheets using Google Sheets. Making simple websites using Google Sites.
Introduction to Problem Solving and Program Design. Problem Definition, propose and evaluate solutions, determination of most efficient solution, Basics of flowcharts, algorithms. Characteristics of a good algorithm. Develop flowcharts and algorithms for solving simple problems.
UNIT III
Overview of Application Areas of ICT: Programming, Web Design, Multimedia, Frontend, Backend, Databases, Data Science, Big Data, Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security, Ethical Hacking, Networking, e- Governance, Informatics, Low-Code/No-Code, Generative AI.
Careers in IT: Software Engineer, Network Engineer, Database Administrator, App Designer, Cybersecurity Expert, Data Scientist, etc. IT Certifications and their importance in career-development, eg. OCP, CCNA, CCIE, DBA, MCSE, A+, RHCSA, CEH, etc.
Introduction to e-Learning: edTech, SWAYAM, NPTEL, CDAC, LearnWithGoogle, etc.
