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.

Safety Measures

Students should be able to state safety measures that need be taken when using computer.

Computer Ethics

List responsible ways of using computer and internet;
Identify ways of misusing the computer and internet.

Basic Programme

State the meaning of the acronym BASIC;
List key statements of BASIC ;
Write a simple BASIC program.