Title: Activity 1.2. Basic Computer Action
Course: Digital Fundamentals > Section: Topic 1: Basic Computer Concepts and Operations

Aim: To enhance your use of computing applications.

Motivation: To develop the capability to identify and use the right application and devices for the academic task at hand.

Task: Undertake identified online tutorials.

Duration: 2 hours (120 minutes)

Tools: Discussion forum

Resources:

- Self-assessment activities (OU UK, 2016)
- Parts of the Computer (MeaningfulVolunteer, 2016)
- File Basics (GCF, 2016b)

What to do:

- Complete the OU UK self-assessment activities, making a note of your current skills and identified areas for improvement.
- Complete the two tutorials in the resources above.

How:

- Convert your text notes to a PDF file using the “Save as” function in your word processor.
- Attach your file to a forum post in which you list your most commonly used software applications.

Feedback/Response: (peer review)

- Read and respond constructively to at least one other person’s contribution.
- Read the other people’s responses to your own contribution.

Assessment:

Completing this activity will count towards your course portfolio