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
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.
Computer Problem Solving Skills
Define an operating system;
Give example of two operating systems;
State three functions of an operating system.
Units of Storage in Computer
State the various units of storage and their values;
Convert from one unit to another;
Differentiate between kilometer, kilogram and kilobyte;
Distinguish between kilobyte, megabyte and gigabyte.
Operating Systems
Define operating systems;
Give examples of operating systems;
State the functions of an operating system.
Computer Software
Define software;
State the types of software;
Give examples of each type of computer software.
Information Transmission
Define information transmission
List ancient methods of transmitting information.
Identify modern methods of transmitting information.