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This document provides an introduction to computer applications. It discusses the history of computers from the 1st generation in 1946 to the current 4th generation. It explains why learning computer applications is important, such as being computer literate, performing basic operations like word processing, using email and the internet, spreadsheets, databases, PowerPoint, printing, and peripherals. The conclusion states that while not needing to master all applications, sufficient knowledge is important to not feel overwhelmed by computer terms.

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MTS113 - Computer Application

This document provides an introduction to computer applications. It discusses the history of computers from the 1st generation in 1946 to the current 4th generation. It explains why learning computer applications is important, such as being computer literate, performing basic operations like word processing, using email and the internet, spreadsheets, databases, PowerPoint, printing, and peripherals. The conclusion states that while not needing to master all applications, sufficient knowledge is important to not feel overwhelmed by computer terms.

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COMPUTER APPLICATION

Part 1
Introduction

Part 1
Introduction
Hidz's Notes
About Me

 Nur Hidayah Kamal Azhar


 Ms. Hidz / Hid
 Lecturer
 Qualification:
 MIM (USM)
 BCS IM (UTeM)

Hidz's Notes
About the Class
 Name:
 Country (or state) of
origin:
 What you do:
 Why you are here/Your
goals:

 A leader

Hidz's Notes
History
 1st computer generation (1946-1957)
 ENIAC (US Army)
 UNIVAC (commercialize – pool system)
 2nd generation
 Transistor had been invented
 More powerful, cheaper and more energy-efficient computer
 3rd generation (1964-1970)
 Used integrated circuit to replace the transistor
 Smaller than before
 4th generation (1971-nowadays)
 Using microprocessor, mouse, keyboard & paraphernalia
 5th generation (future)
 ?????

Hidz's Notes
Latest Technology

Five major phases in history of computer in education. (Leinonen, 2009)

Hidz's Notes
Why Learn This??
 To save your neck!

Hidz's Notes
Why Learn This??

 Computer literate
 capacity of a person to use computer
applications
 Ex: Ms.Words, Ms.PowerPoint, Ms.Excel,
Internet Explorer & etc

Hidz's Notes
Why Learn This??

 Performing basic operations


 Using the mouse, managing various
windows, alternating between the use of
keyboard and mouse, minimizing windows,
opening and closing files, etc can be
daunting tasks for the uninitiated ones.

Hidz's Notes
Cont…

 Word-processing
 involves typing basically
 BEST : can modify with ease any part of the
text you entered
 is the minimum one should know because it
will be used in each and every application of
computers
Hidz's Notes
Cont…

 Email
 21st century man does most of his
communication through emails
 Ex: applying for a job, sending works, keep
in touch with friends, send photograph & etc

Hidz's Notes
Cont…

 Use the Internet


 no computer literate is complete without
Internet knowledge
 need to know what is a search engine and
how it works; what is a keyword and how it
works; how to open a browser and how to
use a link, etc
Hidz's Notes
Cont…

 Use a Spreadsheet
 One will also need to use a spreadsheet of
excel sheet for computing and chalking out
financial plans
 extremely helpful to any young executive

Hidz's Notes
Cont…

 Create and use a Database


 Computers are best at throwing up accurate
forecasts, analysis and organizing data in a
legible and interpretable way

Hidz's Notes
Cont…

 Create/ Use a Power Point or


graphic file
 to make a presentation
 one should know to use a graphic file
whereby you can upload (post) pictures,
graphs, images in any file (as well as power
point files)

Hidz's Notes
Cont…
 Printing of a document
 Whatever you learn to do, you will sooner or later
need a hard copy
 you should know how to print whatever you create
with the help of computer

Hidz's Notes
Cont…

 Use of the peripherals


 portable drive or a pen drive and how it is
used
 blue tooth
 infra-red device and so on

Hidz's Notes
Conclusion

 You need not totally master all the above


but you should know sufficient not to
look crestfallen when you are
encounter the terms verbally or in writing

Hidz's Notes
THANK YOU !

Hidz's Notes

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