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What is ICTECH Computing?

             The ICTech (Innovation in Curriculum through Technology) Curriculum is based on

             the best practices in learning and teaching with technology to improve higher order

             thinking skills of students to prepare them for their future in a competitive global
             job market. In this curriculum, technology is used as a tool to integrate 21st century
             competencies and expertise such as communication, leadership, critical thinking,

             complex problem solving and collaboration in different subjects.



             Structure of the Book


             •  Analysing Data: techniques to peform data analysis using spreadsheet software

             •  Document Creation: working with creating and formatting documents using word

                processing tool
             •  E-Safety and Going Online: getting familiar with internet surfing techniques and
                online safety

             •  Modular Designing: working with design tools to create artefacts

             •  Handling Databases: working with data using database software
             •  Robotics: getting familiar with fundamentals of robot programming
             •  Minecraft:  learning to code through Minecraft



             Book Features



             Student Learning Outcomes

             These appear at the start of each chapter and define the skills students will be

             equipped with after completing the lesson.

             ISTE Student Standard Coverage

             These represent the ISTE student standards covered in each chapter. A complete

             description of ISTE student standard can be found here.
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