displaying – the method by which information is output from the system to meet a purpose
hardware for displaying, including:
(See Course Specifications Document)
screens (LCD, CRT and plasma screens) for displaying text, numbers, images and video
printers and plotters for displaying text, numbers and images
speakers for audio output
digital projectors and interactive whiteboards for displaying text, numbers, images and video
software for display
– interfaces for hardware display devices
– display features in applications packages, including:
- reporting
- formatting
- spacing
- merging
- tables
- charts
non-computer tools:
– traditional methods for displaying the different types of data
social and ethical issues associated with displaying
– communication skills of those presenting displays
– past, present and emerging trends in displays
– appropriate displays for a wide range of audiences, including:
- standards for display for the visually impaired
- displays suitable for young children
Students learn to:
Displaying
choose and justify the most appropriate method for displaying information given a particular set of circumstances
describe the operation of display hardware
use a range of hardware and software combinations to display different types of information
format a text document with appropriate use of fonts, spacing and layout for printed and screen displays
design and develop a simple web page
generate reports for display within a database
mail-merge information from a database into another application for display
create audio, image and video displays with presentation software
compare and contrast displays created without a computer to those created with a computer
identify, discuss and appreciate the widespread use of non-computer methods of displaying information
design a display for a wide variety of users
Stimulus
Questions –Displaying
Describe
the information process of displaying in detail, including a real life
example.
Identify
and briefly describe three types of displaying hardware
Compare
the two different types of monitor display devices, CRT versus LCD. Citing their similarities and
differences.
Explain
one advantage and one disadvantage of using an impact printer compared to
a non-impact printer.
Describe
the use of displaying properties, giving examples, within software
packages.
Describe
at least two non-computer methods of displaying data.
Describe
the types of communication skills that are necessary for displaying data.
Inclusiveness
of all people is important when displaying data. Describe some steps that can be taken to
ensure visually impaired people can access displayed data in a suitable
manner.
