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    Pre-Tertiary ICT/Computing Online Course

    Course Overview

    The Pre-Tertiary ICT/Computing Online Course is designed to inspire and prepare learners for the digital age. It equips students with a strong foundation in computing concepts, digital tools, and problem-solving techniques, while also nurturing creativity and critical thinking. Through engaging lessons, interactive projects, and hands-on practice, learners will discover how technology can be shaped, innovated with, and applied to real-life challenges. This course provides a professional pathway for higher education and future careers, serving as a powerful stepping stone for academic and personal success.

    Why This Course?

    • ✅ Practical Skills – Build essential knowledge in computer systems, programming basics, and digital tools.

    • ✅ Creative Exploration – Learn to innovate and use technology to solve real-world problems.

    • ✅ Future-Ready – Gain confidence and preparation for higher education and career opportunities.

    • ✅ Holistic Development – Grow resilience, teamwork, and digital citizenship in a supportive environment.

    • ✅ Inspirational Journey – Stay motivated to dream big, think critically, and embrace challenges as opportunities.

    Outcome

    By the end of this course, learners will not only master foundational ICT and computing skills but also develop the confidence, adaptability, and vision needed to thrive in an ever-changing technological world. More than preparation, this course is a motivational journey that empowers students to step boldly into the future of technology and make meaningful contributions to society.

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Enhancing Learners’ Ability to Identify Computer Components through Online Instructional Interventions

Overview of Six Online Instructional Interventions on Inability to Identify Computer Components

To address learners’ inability to identify computer components due to limited access to physical hardware, six online instructional interventions are proposed. These interventions leverage free or accessible digital tools to simulate authentic, hands-on learning experiences while engaging diverse learning styles.

1. Virtual Computer Labs (3D Simulations)

Learners explore and manipulate digital models of hardware components in interactive virtual labs. Tools such as PC Building Simulator and Tinkercad enable learners to drag, rotate, and assemble components such as CPU, RAM, and storage devices in a simulated environment. This mimics real-world, hands-on practice while removing the need for expensive physical resources.

2. Interactive Video Demonstrations

Through YouTube tutorials, Edpuzzle interactive videos, or TED-Ed lessons, learners watch real demonstrations of technicians or teachers handling computer parts. Embedded quizzes and guiding questions keep students engaged and encourage comprehension. These videos provide authentic visual exposure to hardware in a structured, easy-to-follow format.

3. Virtual Field Trips

Using Google Arts & Culture, YouTube 360°, or live Zoom tours, students can virtually “visit” computer labs, hardware workshops, or tech companies. This approach situates learning in authentic environments and helps learners connect theoretical knowledge to real-world practices, reinforcing the relevance of computer literacy.

4. Augmented Reality (AR) Applications

AR tools such as ARLOOPA, Assemblr EDU, and Sketchfab allow learners to project 3D computer components into their real-world space via smartphones or tablets. Students can rotate, zoom, and interact with these virtual objects, gaining an immersive and tactile-like experience that supports visual and kinesthetic learning.

5. Gamified Quizzes and Flashcards

Platforms like Kahoot, Quizizz, Quizlet, and Wordwall turn component recognition into an engaging game. Learners match images to functions, compete in timed challenges, and receive instant feedback. This gamification increases motivation, supports retrieval practice, and strengthens memory retention of hardware knowledge.

6. Online Labeling & Concept Mapping Activities

Tools such as Google Slides, Canva, Coggle, and MindMeister let learners label diagrams of a system unit or build concept maps linking components to their functions. These tasks promote active learning by requiring students to organize, analyze, and create knowledge representations.

✅ In summary: Together, these six interventions provide a multi-faceted solution: seeing (videos, field trips, AR), doing (virtual labs, labeling), and reinforcing (quizzes). They ensure learners not only recognize computer components but also understand their functions and interconnections, despite lacking physical access to hardware.

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