MODULE INFORMATION

OVERVIEW

Module Name : Introduction to Information Technology

Module Code : CSC40704
Synopsis : This module is for students to learn the basics of IT that include computer hardware, computer software,
computer information processing and pervasive themes in IT for the students to support IT system and apply
the IT system model to assist in accomplish their tasks. This course introduces the knowledge of productivity
software that includes word processing, spreadsheets, slide presentation and basics of computers such as
the input and output devices and network communication by using Microsoft Office packages.
The learning and teaching approach for the module will be student-centred learning approach that enable
students to build knowledge and understand the nature of the basic computing systems and the uses of
common computer applications in completing their daily tasks. The module will be delivered using a blend of
learning approach, using lectures and practicals, reflection as well as self-directed and independent
learning. During practicals, students will be required to engage in group work as well as individual work and
present their ideas/answers to be evaluated constructively by the tutor. Corporate videos and current news
articles will be incorporated in lectures. Activity-based learning approach will be applied during practicals.
Students are expected to spend extra hours on non-contact time per week, engaging in the module.
With the motive “assessment for learning”, the assessments are spread as 70% in course assessment and
30% final examination with heavy concentration on understanding fundamental of IT aspects. There will be
four components of assessments.
Year-Level : 1
Semester Offered : April, August
Credit Value : 4
Pre-requisite : N/A
General Pre-requisite (N/A)
Co-requisite : N/A
General Co-requisite (N/A)
Anti-requisite : N/A
General Anti-requisite (N/A)
School offering the module : School of Diploma Studies
Module offered as : Primary Major - Core
Programme Name : N/A
Domain Name (for free : N/A
electives only)

LEARNING OUTCOMES
Upon completion of the module you should be able to :

Module Learning Programme Assessment/s

Outcome Learning
Outcomes
MLO1 Develop documents, presentations, spreadsheets, charts and graphs using PLO2 AT1, AT2
application software for a given business case/ scenario.
MLO2 Identify the hardware and software components, the fundamental concepts of PLO1 AT1, AT2, AT4
World Wide Web, network and data communication. used in a computer-based
system.
MLO3 Display self-directed learning in real worldview of enhancing IT skills by PLO7 AT3
developing a personal digital portfolio.
MLO4 Demonstrate the ability to be a team-member and to interact effectively with PLO5 AT2
peers.
Transferable Skills : Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills, Lifelong Learning, Personal and Social Competencies

TEACHING, LEARNING AND ASSESSMENT

Description of assessment components :

No Assessment Task Weight Module Learning Outcomes Programme Learning Due Date
Assessed Outcomes Assessed
AT1 Assessment Task 1:Written and 20% MLO1, MLO2 PLO2, PLO1 Week 6, Week
Practical Test 10
AT2 Assessment Task 2: Group 25% MLO1, MLO2, MLO4 PLO2, PLO1, PLO5 Week 9
Assignment
AT3 Assessment Task 3: Individual 25% MLO3 PLO7 Week 13
Assignment
AT4 Assessment Task 4: Final 30% MLO2 PLO1 Week 16
Examination

Teaching and learning approach :

MLO1 Assessment Task/Activities Teaching and Learning activities

Part One is a Assessment Task 1:Written and Practical Test MLO1 is achieved after students are introduced to the

written test where Part One - Written paper, 1 hour 10% of 20% This is a application of the MS-Office packages mainly on MS-Word,

students are compulsory question paper, consisting of Multiple Choice MS-Excel and PowerPoint. The lecturer/tutor with the help of

required to answer Questions. All questions are compulsory. Part Two practical sessions to facilitate the students through examples

a combination of Practical Test, 2 hours, 10% of 20% This is a compulsory and scenarios in accomplishing the learning outcome. The

multiple-choice question paper, consisting of a given scenario. All questions students are to take the practical test that test the concepts

questions which are compulsory. and applications, as well as to exhibit their skills and

will be taken via capabilities in using their practical skills in creating the

myTIMES. Part required outputs. MLO2 is achieved after students are

Two is a practical introduced to the concepts, theories and principles of IT. The

assessment that lecturer/ tutor, with the help of practical sessions to facilitate

will be carried out the students with examples and scenarios in accomplishing

during the practical the learning outcome.

session. The

students will be

tested using MS

Excel. There will

be a scenarios

given and students

will be asked to

use the

applications to

provide solutions.

All questions are

compulsory.
MLO1 Assessment Task/Activities Teaching and Learning activities

A pre-selected Assessment Task 2: Group Assignment MLO1 is achieved after students are introduced to the

topic is given to a A global issue that affects the global community and application of the MS-Office packages mainly on MS-Word,

group. Each group environment, possibly in a catastrophic way that is caused MS-Excel and PowerPoint. The lecturer/tutor with the help of

is expected to by the emergence of information technology such as practical sessions to facilitate the students through examples

develop the computer security, artificial intelligence, cloud technology, and scenarios in accomplishing the learning outcome. The

desired etc. will be given to each group. Students are to provide students are to take the practical test that test the concepts

applications-based information on these issues as an awareness to others. and applications, as well as to exhibit their skills and

deliverables based Students should be able to incorporate basic features of capabilities in using their practical skills in creating the

on the given Microsoft Word into a report and to present their findings required outputs. MLO2 is achieved after students are

questions. A pre- using a Microsoft PowerPoint slideshow presentation. The introduced to the concepts, theories and principles of IT. The

selected topic is group members are preselected from the same practical lecturer/ tutor, with the help of practical sessions to facilitate

given to each group. All project team members MUST engage in task the students with examples and scenarios in accomplishing

student group. preparation and project presentation. During the the learning outcome. MLO4 is achieved when students are

Then, the group presentation, each student must be able to clearly identify required to work in a group to collaborate and assist each

will conduct their contribution to the deliverable. other on the process of learning. A cooperative learning

research on the approach includes the distribution of problems or parts of a

given topic and problem among the group members. Then, the students

produce a 5000 need to be able to integrate the small part of the research

words report on the report into the full report. This strategy is emphasizing and

impact of the issue promotes active learning and developing social skills among

toward to social students. The learning outcome of this module is assessed

and economy through the Group Assignment.

development.

Students should

demonstrate the

ability to work in a

team and take

responsibility for

the tasks

distributed.

Besides that, they

should

demonstrate

effective

communication

with the team

members and

peers.
MLO2 Assessment Task/Activities Teaching and Learning activities

Part One is a Assessment Task 1:Written and Practical Test MLO1 is achieved after students are introduced to the

written test where Part One - Written paper, 1 hour 10% of 20% This is a application of the MS-Office packages mainly on MS-Word,

students are compulsory question paper, consisting of Multiple Choice MS-Excel and PowerPoint. The lecturer/tutor with the help of

required to answer Questions. All questions are compulsory. Part Two practical sessions to facilitate the students through examples

a combination of Practical Test, 2 hours, 10% of 20% This is a compulsory and scenarios in accomplishing the learning outcome. The

multiple-choice question paper, consisting of a given scenario. All questions students are to take the practical test that test the concepts

questions which are compulsory. and applications, as well as to exhibit their skills and

will be taken via capabilities in using their practical skills in creating the

myTIMES. Part required outputs. MLO2 is achieved after students are

Two is a practical introduced to the concepts, theories and principles of IT. The

assessment that lecturer/ tutor, with the help of practical sessions to facilitate

will be carried out the students with examples and scenarios in accomplishing

during the practical the learning outcome.

session. The

students will be

tested using MS

Excel. There will

be a scenarios

given and students

will be asked to

use the

applications to

provide solutions.

All questions are

compulsory.
MLO2 Assessment Task/Activities Teaching and Learning activities

A pre-selected Assessment Task 2: Group Assignment MLO1 is achieved after students are introduced to the

topic is given to a A global issue that affects the global community and application of the MS-Office packages mainly on MS-Word,

group. Each group environment, possibly in a catastrophic way that is caused MS-Excel and PowerPoint. The lecturer/tutor with the help of

is expected to by the emergence of information technology such as practical sessions to facilitate the students through examples

develop the computer security, artificial intelligence, cloud technology, and scenarios in accomplishing the learning outcome. The

desired etc. will be given to each group. Students are to provide students are to take the practical test that test the concepts

applications-based information on these issues as an awareness to others. and applications, as well as to exhibit their skills and

deliverables based Students should be able to incorporate basic features of capabilities in using their practical skills in creating the

on the given Microsoft Word into a report and to present their findings required outputs. MLO2 is achieved after students are

questions. A pre- using a Microsoft PowerPoint slideshow presentation. The introduced to the concepts, theories and principles of IT. The

selected topic is group members are preselected from the same practical lecturer/ tutor, with the help of practical sessions to facilitate

given to each group. All project team members MUST engage in task the students with examples and scenarios in accomplishing

student group. preparation and project presentation. During the the learning outcome. MLO4 is achieved when students are

Then, the group presentation, each student must be able to clearly identify required to work in a group to collaborate and assist each

will conduct their contribution to the deliverable. other on the process of learning. A cooperative learning

research on the approach includes the distribution of problems or parts of a

given topic and problem among the group members. Then, the students

produce a 5000 need to be able to integrate the small part of the research

words report on the report into the full report. This strategy is emphasizing and

impact of the issue promotes active learning and developing social skills among

toward to social students. The learning outcome of this module is assessed

and economy through the Group Assignment.

development.

Students should

demonstrate the

ability to work in a

team and take

responsibility for

the tasks

distributed.

Besides that, they

should

demonstrate

effective

communication

with the team

members and

peers.
MLO2 Assessment Task/Activities Teaching and Learning activities

Final Examination, Assessment Task 4: Final Examination MLO2 is achieved after students are introduced to the

2 hours 100 Marks. Final Examination, 2 hours 100 Marks. Compulsory question concepts, theories and principles of IT. The lecturer/ tutor,

Compulsory paper. Includes Multiple Choice Questions and Short with the help of practical sessions to facilitate the students

question paper. Answer Questions. with examples and scenarios in accomplishing the learning

Includes Multiple outcome. Students are also expected to develop the desired

Choice Questions applications-based deliverables based on the given

and Short Answer questions.

Questions.

MLO3 Assessment Task/Activities Teaching and Learning activities

Each student will Assessment Task 3: Individual Assignment MLO3 is achieved by asking the students to produce a

be required to keep Individual Assignment Each student will be required to keep Digital Portfolio to reflect their learning process during the

a Digital Portfolio a Digital Portfolio i.e. personal journal that records their semester. Students will be guided during their respective

i.e. personal journey throughout this semester (from Week 1 to Week 13). practical classes (as needed) as well as progress of their

journal that records Students will be required to use a web-builder (eg. WIX, work need to be demonstrated to the tutor/lecturer

their journey Weebly, WordPress etc) to perform this task. accordingly. Students are required to journal on self

throughout this –reflection in this semester as well as encouraged to

semester (from continue this activity in the future.

Week 1 to Week

13).
MLO4 Assessment Task/Activities Teaching and Learning activities

A pre-selected Assessment Task 2: Group Assignment MLO1 is achieved after students are introduced to the

topic is given to a A global issue that affects the global community and application of the MS-Office packages mainly on MS-Word,

group. Each group environment, possibly in a catastrophic way that is caused MS-Excel and PowerPoint. The lecturer/tutor with the help of

is expected to by the emergence of information technology such as practical sessions to facilitate the students through examples

develop the computer security, artificial intelligence, cloud technology, and scenarios in accomplishing the learning outcome. The

desired etc. will be given to each group. Students are to provide students are to take the practical test that test the concepts

applications-based information on these issues as an awareness to others. and applications, as well as to exhibit their skills and

deliverables based Students should be able to incorporate basic features of capabilities in using their practical skills in creating the

on the given Microsoft Word into a report and to present their findings required outputs. MLO2 is achieved after students are

questions. A pre- using a Microsoft PowerPoint slideshow presentation. The introduced to the concepts, theories and principles of IT. The

selected topic is group members are preselected from the same practical lecturer/ tutor, with the help of practical sessions to facilitate

given to each group. All project team members MUST engage in task the students with examples and scenarios in accomplishing

student group. preparation and project presentation. During the the learning outcome. MLO4 is achieved when students are

Then, the group presentation, each student must be able to clearly identify required to work in a group to collaborate and assist each

will conduct their contribution to the deliverable. other on the process of learning. A cooperative learning

research on the approach includes the distribution of problems or parts of a

given topic and problem among the group members. Then, the students

produce a 5000 need to be able to integrate the small part of the research

words report on the report into the full report. This strategy is emphasizing and

impact of the issue promotes active learning and developing social skills among

toward to social students. The learning outcome of this module is assessed

and economy through the Group Assignment.

development.

Students should

demonstrate the

ability to work in a

team and take

responsibility for

the tasks

distributed.

Besides that, they

should

demonstrate

effective

communication

with the team

members and

peers.

Details of each assessment task :

Assessment Task 1:Written and Practical Test

This task is divided into two parts. Part One is a written test where students are required to answer a combination of multiple-choice questions
which will be taken via myTIMES. Part Two is a practical assessment that will be carried out during the practical session. The students will be
tested using MS Excel. There will be a scenarios given and students will be asked to use the applications to provide solutions. All questions
are compulsory.
Assessment Task 2: Group Assignment

Assessment Task 2: Group Assignment (25%) A global issue that affects the global community and environment, possibly in a catastrophic
way, including environmental issues, political crisis, social issues and economic crisis will be given to each group. Students are to provide
information on these issues as an awareness to others. Students should be able to incorporate basic features of Microsoft Word into a report
and to present their findings using a Microsoft PowerPoint slideshow presentation. The group members are preselected from the same practical
group. All project team members MUST engage in task preparation and project presentation. During the presentation, each student must be
able to clearly identify their contribution to the deliverable.
Assessment Task 3: Individual Assignment

Assessment Task 3: Individual Assignment (25%) Based on the application chosen, students are asked to develop a digital portfolio to keep a
progress of their learning experiences during this semester. Students are encouraged to continue with this portfolio on their coming semesters
until they graduate. This will serve as a preliminary CV for their internship and job-seeking later. The aim of this Digital Portfolio is: a) To
enhance students’ learning of each subject’s concepts and knowledge b) To ensure students recollect and learn more effectively c) To maintain
a reflective learning of the topics studied in each module d) To set future goals and to be able to track the path towards it. e) To identify the
SWOT attributes of each student
Assessment Task 4: Final Examination

Assessment Task 4: Final Examination (30%) Each student is asked to answer descriptive questions about the concept of hardware and
software components, the fundamental concepts of World Wide Web, network and data communication.

Rubrics for Each Assessment Task :

Assessment Task 1:Written and Practical Test (20%)

Develop documents, presentations, spreadsheets, charts and graphs using application software for a given business case/ scenario.

Criteria Weightage
The test will assess the skills of students in MS Excel. A marking scheme will be 10.00%
used in marking the test.
Identify the hardware and software components, the fundamental concepts of World Wide Web, network and data communication. used in a
computer-based system.

Criteria Weightage
The test will assess Topic 1 to Topic 4 covered in the module. A marking 10.00%
scheme will be used in marking the test.

Assessment Task 2: Group Assignment (25%)

Develop documents, presentations, spreadsheets, charts and graphs using application software for a given business case/ scenario.

Criteria Weightage
Develop a report using MS-Word 10.00%
Develop a slideshow presentation via MS-PowerPoint 5.00%
Identify the hardware and software components, the fundamental concepts of World Wide Web, network and data communication. used in a
computer-based system.

Criteria Weightage
Demonstrate comprehension of theoretical and technical knowledge 5.00%
Demonstrate the ability to be a team-member and to interact effectively with peers.

Criteria Weightage
Build positive relationships Display empathy in building positive relationships 5.00%
within team

Assessment Task 3: Individual Assignment (25%)

Display self-directed learning in real worldview of enhancing IT skills by developing a personal digital portfolio.

Criteria Weightage
Usability and Accessibility: Text Elements, Layout, and Colour 10.00%
Graphics 5.00%
Multimedia options including insertion of presentation video 5.00%
Self-reflection on learning Self-reflect on one’s own academic performance 5.00%

Assessment Task 4: Final Examination (30%)

Identify the hardware and software components, the fundamental concepts of World Wide Web, network and data communication. used in a
computer-based system.

Criteria Weightage
Hurdle assessment guideline for the module:A student must achieve overall weighted average of at least 50% for the module assessment

components to pass this module. Students are required to sit/attempt the final examination. Failure to do so would result in a fail grade (F).

Resit examinations are given to students who fail a subject with a final grade of D+, D or D-, but not F. If the student passes the resit

examination, the maximum grade awarded is a grade of C, irrespective of the actual mark achieved by the student for that resit examination.

STUDENT LEARNING TIME

Student Learning Time (SLT) per topic/week of the content outline (SLT mapping against MLO, Teaching & Learning Activities [Guided

Learning F2F (L,T,P,O), NF2F & Independent Student Learning Time] :

Long Semester

Date/Week Physical: Face - Online Non Face - to - Assessment Assessment Assessment Student
to - Face Synchronous: Face Task (Physical Task (Online Task Learning
Interactive Face - to - Face Independent Face - to - Face) Synchronous Independent Time(SLT)
Lecture, Interactive Learning Face - to - Face) Learning for
Tutorial, Lecture, Assessment
Practical, Other Tutorial, (Asynchronous)
Practical, Other
Week 1 2 (2L) 2 (2O) 2 0 0 2 8
Week 1 L: Introduction to O: Introduction Introduction to Assessment
How Computers to How How Computers Task 1:Written
Work Computers Work and Practical
Work Test
Assessment
Task 2: Group
Assignment
Week 2 4 (2L + 2P) 0 4 0 0 2 10
Week 2 L: Impact of IT I Impact of IT I Assessment
P: Impact of IT I Task 1:Written
and Practical
Test
Assessment
Task 2: Group
Assignment
Week 3 4 (2L + 2P) 0 4 0 0 2 10
Week 3 L: Impact of IT II Impact of IT II Assessment
P: Impact of IT Task 2: Group
II Assignment
Assessment
Task 1:Written
and Practical
Test
Week 4 4 (2L + 2P) 0 4 0 0 2 10
Week 4 L: Introduction to Introduction to Assessment
the Internet the Internet Task 2: Group
P: Introduction Assignment
to the Internet Assessment
Task 1:Written
and Practical
Test
Week 5 4 (2L + 2P) 0 4 0 0 2 10
Week 5 L: Intro to Intro to Assessment
Hardware & Hardware & Task 2: Group
System Unit I System Unit I Assignment
P: Intro to Assessment
Hardware & Task 3:
System Unit I Individual
Assignment
Week 6 0 4 (4O) 6 0 1 2 13
Week 6 O: Intro to Intro to Assessment Assessment
Hardware & Hardware & Task 1:Written Task 2: Group
System Unit II System Unit II and Practical Assignment
Test Assessment
Task 3:
Individual
Assignment
Week 7 4 (2L + 2P) 0 5 0 0 2 11
Week 7 L: Introduction to Introduction to Assessment
Operating Operating Task 2: Group
System, Utility System, Utility Assignment
Programs and Programs and Assessment
File File Task 3:
Management Management Individual
P: Introduction Assignment
to Operating
System, Utility
Programs and
File
Management
Week 8 4 (2L + 2P) 0 4 2 0 2 12
Week 8 L: Application Application Assessment Assessment
Software Software Task 1:Written Task 2: Group
P: Application and Practical Assignment
Software Test Assessment
Task 3:
Individual
Assignment
Week 9 4 (2L + 2P) 0 4 0 0 2 10
Week 9 L: Networking: Networking: Assessment Assessment
Connecting Connecting Task 2: Group Task 3:
Computing Computing Assignment Individual
Devices I Devices I Assignment
P: Networking:
Connecting
Computing
Devices I
Week 10 4 (2L + 2P) 0 4 0 0 2 10
Week 10 L: Networking: Networking: Assessment
Connecting Connecting Task 3:
Computing Computing Individual
Devices II Devices II Assignment
P: Networking:
Connecting
Computing
Devices II
Week 11 4 (2L + 2P) 0 4 0 0 2 10
Week 11 L: Introduction to Introduction to Assessment
Input Devices Input Devices Task 3:
P: Introduction Individual
to Input Devices Assignment
Week 12 4 (2L + 2P) 0 4 0 0 2 10
Week 12 L: Introduction to Introduction to Assessment
Output Devices Output Devices Task 3:
P: Introduction Individual
to Output Assignment
Devices
Week 13 4 (2L + 2P) 0 2 2 0 2 10
Week 13 L: Introduction Introduction Assessment Assessment
Storage Storage Task 3: Task 4: Final
P: Introduction Individual Examination
Storage Assignment
Week 14 4 (2L + 2P) 0 4 0 0 6 14
Week 14 L: Future of Review the Assessment
Computing revision material Task 4: Final
P: Review the Examination
revision material
Week 15 0 0 0 0 0 10 10
Week 15 Assessment
Task 4: Final
Examination
Week 16 0 0 0 2 0 0 2
Week 16 Assessment
Task 4: Final
Examination
Total 50 (26L + 24P) 6 (6O) 55 6 1 42 160

REFERENCES
Main References supporting the module:
Joan Lambert & Curtis Frye (2022-06). Microsoft Office Step by Step (Office 2021 and Microsoft 365). Microsoft Press
Daniel A. O'Leary & Timothy J. O'Leary (2021). Computing Essentials. McGraw-Hill Education

OTHER
Other additional information:
Ian Lamont (2015-01-26). Google Drive and Docs in 30 Minutes (2nd Edition). i30 Media Corporation
Bernstein, James (2019). Google Apps Made Easy: Learn to Work In The Cloud. MadeEasyPublication

Special requirements to deliver the module :N/A

LEGEND

Programme Learning Outcomes

PLO1

Demonstrate understanding of theories, concepts, principles, digital applications and processes in the field of computing and information

technology.

PLO2

Apply essential technical skills in performing tasks related to computing and information technology.

PLO5

Demonstrate empathy and leadership skills, and interact effectively with peers and the community in the field of computing and information

technology.

PLO7

Demonstrate lifelong learning competencies including self-directed learning, self-monitoring, and self-reflection undertaken on an ongoing

basis.