EDS: Using devices
This module looks at the basic components of personal computing through the use of the various devices, the systems that run on them, setting them up as preferred and keeping them in good order.
Aim
To develop your understanding, skills and confidence to teach competencies in Using devices from the Using devices and handling information skills area of the National standards for essential digital skills (2019).
Objective
At the end of the module you will be able to:
- Explain the key knowledge components required to teach Using devices
- Apply the technical skills identified in the module
- Facilitate effective learning of this area of the standards at the relevant level (Entry or Level 1)
Essental Digital Skills
This module covers the EDS component - 1.1 : Using devices
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Very interesting and taught me things I didn't think I really knew, but had some idea about.
Some useful reminders have been included. I especially like the short learning objectives which get straight to the point although I suspect that users with limited ICT understanding might like further clarification.
Excellent
A good module, lots of information and useful links,
Teaching exemplars are useful, solid info in the module as a whole too.
Gained insight into the device components and operating systems.
The module was really clear and well phrased with good learning activities.
Very informative
*****
clear and interactive learning
It was well-created, but a bit basic.
A little bit to technical for me.
An interesting overview of common operating terminology.
Great module, learned about terminology I had not come across before such as firmware and wetware.
Very informative and a wealth of resources to support further development.
I found details of gaps (and solutions) in my knowledge which has increased my confidence to discuss this topic.
interesting module, helped me to confirm my understanding
Really beneficial content , thank you .
Good Course
Easy to understand and access the learning content.
To be honest I just did the test.
I have a degree in computing.
Really good to refresh my memory and learnt about the difference between freeware, firmware, hardware and software.
Enjoyed the module
Solid quiz that made my mind hurt...this was the hardest one yet and not sure I want to do this one ever again!
I enjoyed this module. I had an initial understanding of devices but I have learnt more about freeware, hardware and firmware because of this module.
Good training and some great teaching ideas.
Informative if not succinct.
I found the scenarios very good and the further resources too - like that there is an "extension" slide.
Good information
clear modal. good refresher.
Very quick and easy to follow. Good for all OS operating ideas and functions.
Very useful explanation of the basics
Great module for a basic introduction to devices. I learned more about the vocabulary associated with the devices I use and feel more confident discussing them.
good
A good refresher and at the same time I learnt a bit more.
Interesting and confirms what you think you already knew
Comprehensive
Very informative
Found the module quite easy to complete
Very informative
Interesting
Very interesting I have learnt some new things
Not too difficult and very informative
very interesting
It is very basic an not useful for ordinary users. I thought this may be more useful for someone in IT.
Great resources, very accessible training.
good refresher - learnt new terminology firmware and even wetware !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Very comfortable with this information.
Some of the questions required content that didn't stand out as having been learnt on the course.
Great revision
The module is OK, navigating the site is poor.
Very informative and helpful
EXCELLENT basic information but just what i needed with my lockdown brain
very helpful
Really enjoyed this module. Easy to follow and very informative.
Really helpful module I feel a little more confident in my understanding in this area.
Very easy to follow and not to technical for a beginner
Lovely easy start to the courses
It was Ok
Really useful introduction to device types and components and user issues .
I like the short videos, quizzes and also suggested activities for teaching the module.
Very good, easy to navigate and understand.
This was a clear easy to follow informative module and helped me clarify my understanding.
Course is quite dry and not very engaging. Although quiz at the end is good to reinforce learning and check understanding.
Additional Resources for further development look useful.
Good as a reminder.
Great*****
This module provides a very useful clarification of terms.
I found this really helpful, the further recorces links at the end are great and i will definatly re-visit thease in the future.
Very useful in explaining all the different types of firmware, software, hardware etc.
A great little module to start the course,
Clear and easy to follow.
set up is bad and not easy to understand
Interesting!
ok. not too difficult
Good engaging content. Learnt new technical terms. Some great practical teaching tips, however I am not sure how to create pie chart representing device memory usage. I would like to find out if anyone has an answer for this.
Great way to test understanding.
Useful
Very informative