This document provides an overview of computer education module 1 on information technology, the internet, and how individuals can become computer competent. It defines key terms like computer competency, information systems, software, hardware, data, connectivity and networks. It explains that information systems combine technology and human activities, and discusses the major parts like people, procedures, software, hardware, data and connectivity. It also summarizes the different types of software, hardware, data vs information and networks like the internet.

1. COMPUTER EDUCATION 9
MODULE 1
Information Technology, the
Internet, and You
Prepared By: Engr. Jeremy M. Flores

2. COMPUTER COMPETENCY
It refers to acquiring computer-
related skills.
It includes how to effectively
use popular application
packages and the Internet.

3. COMPUTER COMPETENCY
Microcomputers are common
tools in all areas of life.
New forms of learning have
developed.

4. COMPUTER COMPETENCY
New ways to communicate, to
find people with similar
interests, and to buy goods are
available.

5. COMPUTER COMPETENCY
To be competent with
computer technology, you
need to know the parts of an
Information System.

6. INFORMATION SYSTEM
It refers to any combination of
Information Technology and
people’s activities using that
technology to support
operations and management.

7. PARTS OF INFORMATION SYSTEM
People
Procedures
Software
Hardware
Data
Connectivity

8. INFORMATION SYSTEM
People are surely the most
important part of any
Information System.

9. SOFTWARE
These are the step by step
instructions that tells the
computer how to process data
into useful form.

10. MAJOR KINDS OF SOFTWARE
System Software
Application Software

11. SYSTEM SOFTWARE
It enables the application
software to interact with the
computer hardware.

12. SYSTEM SOFTWARE
It is a BACKGROUND SOFTWARE
that helps the computer
manages its own internal
resources.
It is not a single program.

13. SYSTEM SOFTWARE
It is a collection of:
Operating Systems
Utilities
Device Drivers

14. APPLICATION SOFTWARE
It is to which the user interacts
primarily.
It might be described as end
user software.

15. APPLICATION SOFTWARE
Types of Application Software
General-Purpose Software
Specialized Software
Mobile Applications

16. HARDWARE
It refers to the physical
component of the computer
system.

17. HARDWARE
Input Devices
Output Devices
Input/Output Devices
Process Devices

18. TYPES OF COMPUTERS
Supercomputers
Mainframes
Mid-Range Computers
Microcomputers

19. DATA VS. INFORMATION
Data are raw facts.
Information are processed
data into a useful form.

20. CONNECTIVITY
It is the capability of your
computer to share information
with other computers.

21. CONNECTIVITY
Most Dramatic Changes
Widespread Use of Mobile
Devices
Cloud Computing

22. CONNECTIVITY
Many experts predict that
these wireless applications are
just the beginning of the
Wireless Revolution.

23. WIRELESS REVOLUTION
A revolution that will
dramatically change the way
we communicate and use
computer technology.

24. NETWORK
It is the central concept of
connectivity.
It is a communications system
connecting two or more
computers.

25. NETWORK
The largest network in the world is
the Internet, which is like a giant
highway that connects you to
millions of other people and
organizations located throughout
the world.

26. NETWORK
The Internet and the Web
Powerful Software
Powerful Hardware
Security and Privacy
Organizations
Changing Times