Section: General Introduction | IT01PEBL: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY | University of Rwanda

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Select section General Introduction
WELCOME MESSAGE

You are welcome to the module ICT . As the name implies, this module introduces you to computer appreciation and application and the basic concepts of the Internet. Computers and the Internet rule our world today. If you are not computer and internet literate, you would find it difficult coping in today’s knowledge based economy. That is why this module is very important because it explains to you how computers and the Internet work. We invite you to go through this module and enjoy your new experience as you interact with this master piece that has changed the entire activities of humans.

This module is a crosscutting module taught in all first years in all departments of undergraduate.

It is a pillar of learning in current knowledge based society.

It is taught in blended learning mode of delivery (Online and face to face).

It helps to deal with information-rich society.

It is made of both theoretical and practical parts.

Aim

The aim of this module is to provide you with information technology skills and knowledge that help you to cope with an information-rich society for lifelong learning. Read the information showing teaching , learning and assessment strategies available here

Intended Learning outcomes

By the end of this module, you will be able to:

1. Utilise basic knowledge and skills of computer in learning practices.
2. Apply MS Office suite & OpenOffice in daily life activities.
3. Use internet for research and sharing information.
4. Integrate ICT in learning of different subjects

Course developers
- Select activity Announcements
  
  Announcements Forum
- Select activity Self Introduction
  
  Self Introduction Forum
  
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  In this module, most of you do not know each other.
  
  This forum is to allow us to know one another for at least with basic information. Kindly tell us about yourself by indicating your: (1) Names, (2) Where you live, and (3) What you do in your everyday life (your professional role), and (What you expect to gain from this module).
  
  click inside the box labelled "Reply" below to open a window for your message. When you are done, click the "Post Reply" button.
  
  We would also like to know a little bit about your experience in digital skills using ICT tools by participating into this precourse survey (Survey introduction to ICT) The data from this survey will help us to more understand where and how to support you throughout your learning process.
- Select activity Teaching , learning and assessment strategies
  
  Teaching , learning and assessment strategies Page
  
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- Select activity Blended learning pedagogical documents
  
  Blended learning pedagogical documents Folder
  
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- Select activity FAQ
  
  FAQ Page
  
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  Before asking any question on the use of e-Learning platform you are encouraged to visit the list of answers responding to the mostly asked questions here below.
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  ASK FACILITATOR FOR HELP Forum
  
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