Lesson Notes By Weeks and Term v4 - SHS 3
ORGANISING, MANAGING AND PRESENTING INFORMATION USING ESSENTIAL PRODUCTIVITY
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ORGANISING, MANAGING AND PRESENTING INFORMATION USING ESSENTIAL PRODUCTIVITY
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Subject: Ict
Class: SHS 3
Term: 1st Term
Week: 11
Grade code: 3.1.1.LI.3
Strand code: 1
Sub-strand code: 1
Content standard code: 2.2.2.CS.1
Indicator code: 3.1.1.LI.3
Theme: ICTs IN THE SOCIETY
Subtheme: ORGANISING, MANAGING AND PRESENTING INFORMATION USING ESSENTIAL PRODUCTIVITY
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In today's world, how you present information is just as important as the information itself. While we have learned to use word processors like Microsoft Word for typing documents, there are more powerful tools designed specifically for creating visually appealing materials like flyers, posters, newsletters, and invitation cards. This lesson introduces you to the world of Desktop Publishing (DTP). Mastering these skills is not just for passing exams; it is a valuable skill for entrepreneurship, school leadership, and community engagement.
2.1 What is Desktop Publishing (DTP)?
Desktop Publishing (DTP) is the use of computer software to design and create documents with complex layouts of text and graphics for printing. Think of it as being a graphic designer on your computer.
Key Difference: DTP vs. Word Processing Word Processing (e.g., MS Word): Primarily designed for creating and editing text-based documents like letters, reports, and essays. The focus is on the *flow of text*. Desktop Publishing (e.g., MS Publisher): Designed for arranging text and graphics on a page. The focus is on the *page layout and design*. In DTP, every element (text, image) is treated as a separate object that you can place anywhere on the page.
Analogy: Imagine you are building a house. MS Word is like writing the story of the house. MS Publisher is like being the architect, drawing the blueprint and deciding exactly where each door, window, and wall will go. 2.2 Introduction to Microsoft Publisher