ICT and Society

Introduction to ICT - Meaning of ICT terms

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Define the terms information, process, communication, technology, IT and ICT
- Differentiate between information technology and information and communication technology
- Recognise the importance of understanding ICT terminology in everyday life

- Brainstorm on the meaning of terms: information, process, communication, technology, IT and ICT
- Use flash cards to learn and share meanings of ICT terms
- Compare the definitions given with the correct meanings on flash cards

Why is it necessary to understand ICT terminology in communication?

- Excelling ICT Learner's Book pg. 1
- Flash cards
- Charts

- Oral questions - Observation

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Introduction to ICT - Components of ICT infrastructure
Introduction to ICT - Role of technology in communication

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Identify the components of ICT infrastructure in an organisation
- Classify ICT infrastructure components into hardware, software, network, storage and security
- Connect the role of ICT infrastructure to how schools and businesses operate daily

- Study a chart showing components of ICT infrastructure
- Discuss components under categories: hardware, software, storage, security and network
- Search for examples of ICT infrastructure components using print or digital media

How do various ICT infrastructure components support operations in an organisation?

- Excelling ICT Learner's Book pg. 2
- Charts
- Digital devices
- Internet
- Excelling ICT Learner's Book pg. 4
- Pictures/charts
- Digital devices

- Oral questions - Written assignments - Observation

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Application Areas of ICT - Areas where ICT is used in society
Application Areas of ICT - Roles of ICT in application areas

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Identify application areas of ICT in society
- List examples of ICT use in education, health, business, banking and communication
- Connect ICT applications to daily activities like mobile banking, online learning and hospital records

- Brainstorm on areas where ICT is used in society
- Search for information on ICT application areas using print or digital media
- Share findings with peers in class

What personal experiences have you had using ICT in school, home, or your community?

- Excelling ICT Learner's Book pg. 7
- Charts
- Digital devices
- Internet
- Excelling ICT Learner's Book pg. 8

- Oral questions - Observation

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Application Areas of ICT - Benefits of ICT in application areas
Operating Systems and Utilities - Meaning and types of operating systems

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Explain the benefits of ICT in various application areas
- Prepare a chart illustrating benefits of ICT in application areas
- Connect ICT benefits to everyday conveniences like instant messaging, online shopping and GPS navigation

- Discuss how ICT has helped solve problems in various application areas
- Prepare a chart illustrating benefits of ICT
- Reflect on the benefits of ICT in application areas

What makes ICT a valuable tool for solving problems in society?

- Excelling ICT Learner's Book pg. 10
- Charts
- Manila paper
- Markers
- Excelling ICT Learner's Book pg. 12
- Digital devices
- Charts

- Oral questions - Project work - Observation

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Operating Systems and Utilities - Operating system interfaces
Operating Systems and Utilities - Desktop background and system settings

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Describe operating system interfaces: GUI, command line and menu driven
- Differentiate between graphical user interface and command line interface
- Connect interface types to familiar experiences like using smartphone touchscreens versus typing commands

- Search for information on operating system interfaces using print or digital media
- Explore the operating system interface used for interaction
- Visit areas around the school to identify operating systems and their interfaces

How do different operating system interfaces help users interact with digital devices?

- Excelling ICT Learner's Book pg. 13
- Digital devices
- Internet
- Excelling ICT Learner's Book pg. 14
- Computers
- Laptops

- Oral questions - Observation - Practical activity

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Operating Systems and Utilities - Creating files and folders

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Define the terms file and folder
- Create files and folders using the operating system
- Relate file organisation skills to keeping school work and personal documents well arranged

- Brainstorm on the meaning of file and folder
- Discuss the steps followed when creating a file and a folder
- Practise creating files and folders on a computer

Why is it important to organise files and folders in a computing device?

- Excelling ICT Learner's Book pg. 17
- Computers
- Laptops

- Observation - Practical activity

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Operating Systems and Utilities - Renaming, deleting and restoring files and folders

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Rename files and folders using the operating system
- Delete and restore files and folders from the recycle bin
- Connect these skills to managing personal documents and recovering accidentally deleted homework

- Discuss the steps followed when renaming, deleting and restoring files and folders
- Observe teacher demonstration on file and folder manipulation
- Practise renaming, deleting and restoring files and folders

How can deleted files and folders be recovered in a computing device?

- Excelling ICT Learner's Book pg. 19
- Computers
- Laptops

- Observation - Practical activity

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Operating Systems and Utilities - Copying and moving files and folders

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Differentiate between copying and moving files and folders
- Copy and move files and folders to different locations using the operating system
- Apply these skills to backup important school projects and share files with classmates

- Brainstorm on the difference between copying and moving files and folders
- Discuss the steps involved in copying and moving files and folders
- Practise copying and moving files and folders on a computer

What is the difference between copying and moving files in a computing device?

- Excelling ICT Learner's Book pg. 21
- Computers
- Laptops

- Observation - Practical activity

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Operating Systems and Utilities - Searching and sorting files and folders

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Define searching and sorting as used in file management
- Search and sort files and folders using the operating system
- Relate searching skills to quickly finding assignments and documents on a computer

- Discuss the meaning of searching and sorting of files and folders
- Use print or digital media to search for steps in searching and sorting files
- Practise searching and sorting files and folders using an operating system

How can files and folders be quickly located in a computing device?

- Excelling ICT Learner's Book pg. 22
- Computers
- Laptops

- Observation - Practical activity

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Operating Systems and Utilities - File permissions and user access controls

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Explain file permissions and user access controls
- Change file permissions to protect files from editing or accidental deletion
- Connect security controls to protecting personal documents from unauthorised access in shared computers

- Brainstorm on the meaning of file permissions
- Engage the teacher on changing file permissions
- Practise changing file permissions and user access controls

Why is it important to implement security control measures on files and folders?

- Excelling ICT Learner's Book pg. 27
- Computers
- Laptops

- Observation - Practical activity

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Operating Systems and Utilities - Creating file passwords and backup files

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Create file passwords to protect documents
- Create backup files using the operating system
- Relate file security to protecting important personal information like certificates and reports

- Discuss the meaning of file passwords and backup files
- Observe teacher demonstration on creating file passwords
- Practise creating file passwords and backup files

How can files be protected from unauthorised access in a computing device?

- Excelling ICT Learner's Book pg. 29
- Computers
- Laptops

- Observation - Practical activity

ICT and Society

Operating Systems and Utilities - Utility software: disk formatting and compression

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Define utility software and give examples
- Format and compress a disk using utility software
- Connect disk management to preparing new storage devices like flash disks for use

- Brainstorm on the meaning of utility software
- Discuss examples of utility software
- Practise formatting and compressing a disk such as a flash disk

How does utility software help maintain operations in an ICT device?

- Excelling ICT Learner's Book pg. 33
- Computers
- Flash disks

- Observation - Practical activity

ICT and Society

Digital Citizenship - Meaning and significance of digital citizenship
Digital Citizenship - Safety concerns associated with ICT use

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Define citizenship, digital citizen and digital citizenship
- Explain the significance of digital citizenship in society
- Relate digital citizenship to responsible behaviour when using social media and online platforms

- Brainstorm on the meaning of citizenship, digital citizen and digital citizenship
- Engage a resource person in discussing the significance of digital citizenship
- Write an essay on the significance of digital citizenship in society

Why do online actions affect the kind of digital citizen someone becomes?

- Excelling ICT Learner's Book pg. 43
- Charts
- Digital devices
- Excelling ICT Learner's Book pg. 45

- Oral questions - Written assignments

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Digital Citizenship - Mitigating strategies for ICT safety concerns

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Discuss mitigating strategies that address safety concerns associated with ICT use
- Create posters promoting safe use of ICT
- Apply safety strategies to personal online activities like using strong passwords and avoiding sharing personal information

- Discuss mitigating strategies that address safety concerns associated with ICT use
- Create posters containing strategies that address safety concerns
- Display posters at strategic places in the school compound

How can individuals and communities work together to create a safer online environment?

- Excelling ICT Learner's Book pg. 46
- Manila paper
- Markers
- Charts

- Oral questions - Project work

ICT and Society

Digital Citizenship - Digital footprints and digital tools

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Define digital footprint
- Identify digital tools used to access digital footprints such as search engines and digital alerts
- Relate digital footprints to how online activities like social media posts can affect future opportunities

- Brainstorm on the meaning of digital footprint
- Discuss various digital tools used to access digital footprints
- Access digital footprints using a search engine and digital alerts

How do digital footprints affect personal and professional reputation?

- Excelling ICT Learner's Book pg. 47
- Digital devices
- Internet

- Oral questions - Practical activity

ICT and Society

Digital Citizenship - Adjusting privacy settings on ICT devices

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Explain the importance of privacy settings on ICT devices
- Adjust privacy settings on ICT devices and online platforms to control visibility of personal information
- Apply privacy settings to protect personal information on smartphones and social media accounts

- Discuss the steps followed when adjusting privacy settings on ICT devices
- Adjust privacy settings of a social media platform such as WhatsApp
- Explore and adjust privacy settings on various ICT devices such as smartphones

Why is it important to control the visibility of personal information online?

- Excelling ICT Learner's Book pg. 49
- Smartphones
- Computers
- Internet

- Observation - Practical activity

ICT and Society

Digital Citizenship - Maintaining proper health practices when using ICT

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Define ergonomics in relation to healthy use of ICTs
- Demonstrate proper health practices when using ICT such as correct posture, taking breaks and using ergonomic equipment
- Apply health practices to prevent eye strain, backache and fatigue when using computers and smartphones

- Brainstorm on the meaning of ergonomics in relation to healthy use of ICTs
- Engage a resource person in demonstrating healthy practices when using ICTs
- Role play how to observe health practices when using ICT

What health practices should be observed when using ICT devices?

- Excelling ICT Learner's Book pg. 51
- Digital devices
- Charts
- Ergonomic equipment

- Observation - Practical activity

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Digital Citizenship - Safe use of ICT in society
Digital Citizenship - Creating communication media promoting safe ICT use

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Explain the importance of safe use of ICT in society
- Practice safe use of ICT such as controlling screen time and not revealing personal information online
- Relate safe ICT use to protecting oneself from online threats and maintaining positive digital reputation

- Discuss the importance of safe use of ICT in society
- Create an online forum using a social media platform
- Participate in an online discussion demonstrating safe use of ICT

What examples of safe and respectful online behaviour are most important?

- Excelling ICT Learner's Book pg. 52
- Digital devices
- Internet
- Social media platforms
- Manila paper
- Markers
- Video recording tools

- Observation - Practical activity