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ICDL Online EssentialsSyllabus Version 1.0
ECDL / ICDL Online EssentialsThis module sets out essential concepts and skills relating to web browsing, effectiveinformation search, online communication and e-mail.Module GoalsSuccessful candidates will be able to: Understand web browsing and online security concepts.Use the web browser and manage browser settings, bookmarks, web outputs.Search effectively for online information and critically evaluate web content.Understand key copyright and data protection issues.Understand concepts of online communities, communications and e-mail.Send, receive e-mails and manage e-mail settings.Organise and search e-mails and use calendars.CATEGORY1 Web BrowsingConceptsSKILL SET1.1 Key Concepts1.2 Security and SafetyICDLREF.TASK ITEM1.1.1Understand the terms: Internet,World Wide Web (WWW),Uniform Resource Locator (URL),hyperlink.1.1.2Understand the structure of a webaddress. Identify common typesof domains like: geographical,organisation (.org, .edu, .com,.gov).1.1.3Define the term web browser.Identify common web browsers.1.1.4Outline different Internet activitieslike: information searching,shopping, learning, publishing,banking, government services,entertainment, communication.1.2.1Recognise ways to protectyourself when online: purchasefrom secure reputable websites,avoid unnecessary disclosure ofpersonal and financialinformation, log off from websites.1.2.2Define the term encryption.1.2.3Identify a secure website: https,lock symbol.ICDL Online Essentials - Syllabus - V1.0Page 2 of 8
CATEGORY2 Web BrowsingSKILL SET2.1 Using the Web Browser2.2 Tools and SettingsICDLREF.TASK ITEM1.2.4Define the term digital certificate.1.2.5Recognise options for controllingInternet use like: supervision, webbrowsing restrictions, downloadrestrictions.2.1.1Open, close a web browsingapplication.2.1.2Enter a URL in the address barand go to the URL.2.1.3Refresh a web page, stop a webpage downloading.2.1.4Activate a hyperlink.2.1.5Open a web page in a new tab,new window.2.1.6Open, close tabs, windows.Switch between tabs, windows.2.1.7Navigate between pages:backwards, forwards, home page.2.1.8Show previously visited URLsusing history.2.1.9Complete, submit, reset a webbased form.2.1.10Use a web tool to translate a webpage, text.2.2.1Set the web browser home page.2.2.2Understand the term pop-up.Allow, block pop-ups.2.2.3Understand the term cookie.Allow, block cookies.2.2.4Use available help functions.2.2.5Display, hide built-in toolbars.Restore, minimise the ribbon.2.2.6Delete history, temporary internetfiles, saved form data.ICDL Online Essentials - Syllabus - V1.0Page 3 of 8
CATEGORYSKILL SET2.3 Bookmarks2.4 Web Outputs3 Web-BasedInformation3.1 Search3.2 Critical EvaluationICDLREF.TASK ITEM2.3.1Add, delete a bookmark /favourite.2.3.2Show bookmarks / favourites.2.3.3Create, delete a bookmarks /favourites folder. Add web pagesto a bookmarks / favourites folder.2.4.1Download, save files to a location.2.4.2Copy text, image, URL to anotherlocation like: document, e-mail.2.4.3Preview, print a web page,selection from a web page usingavailable printing options.3.1.1Define the term search engineand name some common searchengines.3.1.2Carry out a search using akeyword, phrase.3.1.3Refine a search using advancedsearch features like: exactphrase, date, language, mediatype.3.1.4Search a web-basedencyclopaedia, dictionary.3.2.1Understand the importance ofcritically evaluating onlineinformation. Understand thepurpose of different sites like:information, entertainment,opinion, sales.3.2.2Outline factors that determine thecredibility of a website like:author, referencing, up-to-datecontent.3.2.3Recognise the appropriateness ofonline information for a particularaudience.ICDL Online Essentials - Syllabus - V1.0Page 4 of 8
CATEGORYSKILL SET3.3 Copyright, DataProtection4 CommunicationConcepts4.1 Online Communities4.2 Communication Tools4.3 E-mail ConceptsICDLREF.TASK ITEM3.3.1Define the terms copyright,intellectual property. Recognisethe need to acknowledge sourcesand/or seek permission asappropriate.3.3.2Recognise the main dataprotection rights and obligations inyour country.4.1.1Understand the concept of anonline (virtual) community. Identifyexamples like: social networkingwebsites, Internet forums, webconferencing, chat, onlinecomputer games.4.1.2Outline ways that users canpublish and share content online:blogs, microblogs, podcasts,images, audio and video clips.4.1.3Recognise ways to protectyourself when using onlinecommunities: apply appropriateprivacy settings, restrict availablepersonal information, use privatemessaging when appropriate,disable location information,block/report unknown users.4.2.1Define the term InstantMessaging (IM).4.2.2Define the terms short messageservice (SMS), multimediamessage service (MMS).4.2.3Define the term Voice overInternet Protocol (VoIP).4.2.4Recognise good practice whenusing electronic communication:be accurate and brief, use clearsubject headings, do notinappropriately disclose personaldetails, do not circulateinappropriate content, spell checkcontent.4.3.1Define the term e-mail and outlineits main uses.ICDL Online Essentials - Syllabus - V1.0Page 5 of 8
CATEGORY5 Using E-mailSKILL SET5.1 Sending E-mail5.2 Receiving E-mailICDLREF.TASK ITEM4.3.2Identify the structure of an e-mailaddress.4.3.3Be aware of possible problemswhen sending file attachmentslike: file size limits, file typerestrictions.4.3.4Outline the difference betweenthe To, Copy (Cc), Blind copy(Bcc) fields and recognise theirappropriate use.4.3.5Be aware of the possibility ofreceiving fraudulent andunsolicited e-mail. Be aware ofthe possibility of an e-mailinfecting the computer.4.3.6Define the term phishing.5.1.1Access an e-mail account.5.1.2Outline the main purpose ofstandard e-mail folders: Inbox,Outbox, Sent, Deleted / TrashItems, Draft, Spam/Junk.5.1.3Create an e-mail.5.1.4Enter one or more e-mailaddresses, distribution list in theTo, Copy (Cc), Blind copy (Bcc)fields.5.1.5Enter an appropriate title in thesubject field and enter, paste textinto the body of an e-mail.5.1.6Add, remove a file attachment.5.1.7Send an e-mail with, withoutpriority.5.2.1Open, close an e-mail.5.2.2Use the reply, reply to all function,and identify when these should beused.5.2.3Forward an e-mail.ICDL Online Essentials - Syllabus - V1.0Page 6 of 8
CATEGORYSKILL SET5.3 Tools and Settings5.4 Organising E-mails5.5 Using CalendarsICDLREF.TASK ITEM5.2.4Open, save a file attachment to alocation.5.2.5Preview, print a message usingavailable printing options.5.3.1Use available help functions.5.3.2Display, hide built-in toolbars.Restore, minimise the ribbon.5.3.3Create and insert a text e-mailsignature.5.3.4Turn on, turn off an automatic outof office reply.5.3.5Recognise e-mail status as read,unread. Mark an e-mail as read,unread. Flag, unflag an e-mail.5.3.6Create, delete, update a contact,distribution list / mailing list.5.4.1Add, remove message inboxheadings like: sender, subject,date received.5.4.2Search for an e-mail by sender,subject, e-mail content.5.4.3Sort e-mails by name, by date, bysize.5.4.4Create, delete an e-mailfolder/label. Move e-mails to an email folder/label.5.4.5Delete an e-mail. Restore adeleted e-mail.5.4.6Empty the e-mail bin/deleteditems /trash folder.5.4.7Move a message to, remove amessage from a junk folder.5.5.1Create, cancel, update a meetingin a calendar.ICDL Online Essentials - Syllabus - V1.0Page 7 of 8
CATEGORYSKILL SETREF.TASK ITEM5.5.2Add invitees, resources to ameeting in a calendar. Removeinvitees, resources from ameeting in a calendar.5.5.3Accept, decline an invitation.Further Information:For More information, or to book your course, please Call/Email us on : - 254 713 027 191KENYA - training.kenya@clclearningafrica.comTANZANIA - training.tanzania@clclearningafrica.comUGANDA - training.uganda@clclearningafrica.comRWANDA - training.rwanda@clclearningafrica.comBURUNDI - training.burundi@clclearningafrica.comETHOPIA - training.ethopia@clclearningafrica.comICDLCDL Online Essentials - Syllabus - V1.0Page 8 of 98
ICDL ICDL Online Essentials - Syllabus - V1.0 Page 6 of 8. CATEGORY SKILL SET REF. TASK ITEM 5.2.4 Open, save a file attachment to a location. 5.2.5 Preview, print a message using available printing options. 5.3 Tools and Settings 5.3.1 Use available h
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