INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Class IX / Subject Code - 402
A Data Entry Operator/Analyst is a person who is responsible for entering data into different applications and computer databases manage and maintain effective record keeping. In addition, they are responsible for organizing files, collecting and managing data to be entered into the computer. They are also responsible for security of data and safeguard the computer network.

Course Objective

In this course, the students will be introduced to the fundamental concepts of digital documentation, digital spreadsheet, digital presentation, database management and internet security.

Course Features

To be a data entry operator/analyst, one requires a lot of hard work and practical hands-on experience. One should have an intensive knowledge of Office applications, computer operations, and knowledge of clerical, administrative techniques and data analysis. Along with this, as a data entry operator/analyst, you will be expected to have fast typing speed, accuracy, and efficiency to perform tasks.
Instructor in IT
“As a data entry operator/analyst, one should improve their computer skills, numerical and literacy skills. These skills can help one expand into a new career path in the future. ”

Course Content

Information and Communication Technology (ICT) has become one of the basic requirements of modern society. In today’s digital era, we use mobile devices to perform the tasks of our daily life. It is difficult to think of any event without the use of digital devices. Information Technology (IT) is one of the world’s fastest-growing economic activities, which envisages easier flow of information at various levels in the desired pattern. The Information Technology-enabled Services (ITeS) sector has not only changed the way the world looks at our country but has also made significant contributions to the Indian economy. This session will introduce the basic concepts and ideas related to Information Technology (IT) and IT-enabled Services (ITeS).
In order to enhance operational skills in the use of computers, knowledge of efficient and effective keyboarding skills and typing ergonomics have become inevitable today. With consistent, sincere efforts and controlled environment, we can master keyboarding skills and acquire high speed. Keying data into the the computer quickly and accurately, thus, becomes easy. There are various methods of typewriting. In this unit, we will study various types of keys, typing ergonomics and positioning of fingers on the keyboard according to the touch method of typewriting and the use of typing software for learning keyboarding skills.
A document is a paper with written contents and the process of preparing a document is called documentation. Documentation is required to preserve the contents for a longer period or to be used as evidence. The documents can be letters, reports, thesis, manuscripts, legal documents, books, etc. A handwritten document can have certain disadvantages like understanding the specific handwriting. With the advancement in computer hardware and software technology, the process of handwritten documentation consequently automated to computer word processing.
In our daily life or at the workplace we have to perform various calculations. Various methods are used depending on the nature of calculations. We use our fingers or mental calculations to perform simple calculations and use a calculator for longer calculations. In science and engineering, scientific calculators are used to a perform complex calculations. A spreadsheet application is a tool which is used to perform all kinds of calculations easily and accurately.
Presenting information clearly and effectively is a key skill to getting your message or opinion to across the audience. Today, presentation skills are highly required in almost every field. Presentation skills include content as well as flow of the presentation. There are a number of advantages of using a presentation prepared with the computer.