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Computing for Communication

ICT201

  • Level 2
  • 15 Credits
  • 0.125 EFTS
  • Delivery type:
    Online only
  • Course duration: 16 weeks
  • Course cost:
    $0 NZ Domestic
  • Workload - Approximately 10 hours per week
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This course supports you to explore the use of computing to communicate and connect with others.

You will develop an understanding of the internet and computer hardware and software and create a simple spreadsheet. You will learn about computing ethics, netiquette and cybersecurity, and how you can apply these principles to your study. This course will develop communication skills including writing skills to ensure you are well equipped to interact and collaborate with others when learning online. 

For more information watch one of the course videos below.

Learners who successfully complete this online course will be able to

  • Communicate effectively using internet and digital devices in online learning
  • Identify the purpose of system and application software, networks (connectivity) and hardware
  • Apply cybersecurity and ethical online behaviour in a study context
  • Use a spreadsheet application to organise information in a study context

Assessment

100% internal assessment 

Textbooks

No textbooks are required for this course

Computer and internet requirements

This course is delivered online, so you will access the course and do your study online, which generally includes reading and doing activities, watching videos, downloading content, and writing and submitting assessments online.

For online learning you need:

  • Access to a laptop or desktop computer
  • Reliable broadband internet and a data plan

Find out more about online learning

If you are unsure if your current computer or internet access will allow you to study online please contact us.

How to apply

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