Data and Information
Students should be able to:
Define data and information
State the differences between data and information
State examples of data and information
Overview of computer system
Student should be able to:
Define computer
Classify computer into hardware and software
List examples of hardware and software.
State the characteristics of a computer
Recognize a computer set
Application Of ICT Based Gadgets
At the end of the lesson, the student should be able to understand Application Of ICT Based Gadgets
Graphs
Construct standard graphs and charts from given records in a worksheet;
Edit and format the graphs and charts;
Identify and select data range and area for graph constructing.
Worksheets
Open, enter, edit and save data in a worksheet;
Format text, cells and columns in a worksheet;
Perform simple calculations;
Print data from worksheets.
Spreadsheet Packages
Name some spreadsheet application packages;
State the uses of the spreadsheet packages;
Describe the general features of spreadsheets packages;
Load and exit spreadsheet packages.
Database
Explain the following database terminologies (fields, record, file, and key);
Identify various forms of database;
Start and open an existing database;
Input, store and retrieve information from a database application.
Digital Divide
Explain the meaning of digital divide;
Differentiate between old and new economy;
Explain the limitation of the old economy;
State the benefits of new economy.
Internet
Identify Internet search engines;
State specific uses of the search engines;
Use the search engines to obtain information and download materials on the internet.
Computer Professionals
At the end of this lesson, the students should be able to understand who Computer Professionals are.
Computer Viruses
State the meaning of a computer virus;
State types of computer viruses;
List examples of computer virus;
State sources through which a computer can be infected
State warning signs of a virus;
List anti-virus software available for use with a virus.
Computer Carrier Opportunities
Draw a list of career opportunities associated with computer usage;
State the functions of each of these professionals;
List the qualities of good computer professionals;
List the computer professional bodies;
State the functions of each of the computer professional bodies and association.
Paint Environment
Identify the features of the Paint environment;
List the paint tools;
Explain the functions of the various tools;
Use paint to draw and colour simple objects.
Graphic Packages
Describe graphic packages
List different types of computer graphic packages.
State the general features of graphic packages.
Internet Environment
Recognize and name icons in the internet environment;
Send and receive e-mail;
Chat on the Internet;
Link up with educational network groups.
Internet
Define the:
– internet, world wide web (www);electronic mail, (e-mail); e-mail address; website;
Identify:
– Internet browser
– e-mail address
– Website address;
Open an e-mail;
Write e-mail addresses;
Mention the benefits of internet.
Mention the abuses of internet.
IT Gadgets
Differentiate between GSM, Fax machine and telephone;
Create and send messages to one another using the GSM and Fax;
Store and retrieve information on a GSM handset.
IT as a Transformational Tool
State what IT stands for;
Identify IT gadgets;
State the benefits of IT;
List the disadvantages of IT.
Historical Development of Computers
At the end of this lesson, the students should be able to understand the Historical Development of Computers
Introduction to Basic Programming
At the end of this lesson, the students should be able to understand Basic Programming