The document outlines the modules of a basic IT skills course for using Moodle. The 6 modules cover topics such as basic computer hardware and software terms, working with files in Windows, text processing using Word and OpenOffice, using spreadsheet applications like Excel and OpenOffice Calc, working with graphics and images, and using the internet through online applications and searching. The course aims to provide students with fundamental IT skills as prerequisites for using the Moodle e-learning platform located at http://www.itc-elearning.cz/moodle/.

1. ITC s.r.o.
Přemysl Morgan Vacek
IT PRECONDITIONS FOR USING MOODLE

2. BASIC IT SKILLS COURSE
 Module 1 - Basic Terms of IT
 Hardware / Software
 Software licensing (freeware/shareware/OEM…)
 Main parts of PC, input/output devices
 Units in IT (bit, byte…)
 Module 2 - Working with Files in MS Windows
 Storing data in PC, file types, terms definitions
 Working with files and directories
(copy/paste/delete…)

3. BASIC IT SKILLS COURSE
 Module 3 - Text Processing
 Working with plain text, character encoding
 Word processing applications (MS Word/OO
Writer)
 Saving / Exporting text
 Module 4 – Spreadsheet Applications
 General overview (what is the purpose of it?)
 Using MS Excel / Open Office Calc
 Working with formulas

4. BASIC IT SKILLS COURSE
 Module 5 - Graphics and working with images
 Vectors vs Bitmaps
 Graphic formats overview, image file types
 Basic image adjustments (resizing, saving as
different file type)
 Using Print Screen key
 Module 6 – Working with the Internet
 Basic terms, domain system
 Search instructions, valuable resources hints
 Online applications overview (google apps, social
networks, instant messaging, video/image sharing)

5. BASIC IT SKILLS COURSE
 Hands on moodle - ITC Moodle platform:
http://www.itc-elearning.cz/moodle/