ICT LITERACY FOR SECONDARY SCHOOL (ICTL)

SCHEME OF WORK 2016

FORM 1

1. COMPUTER LAB MANAGEMENT

WEEK
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LEARNING AREA
Computer Lab
Regulations
1.1 Computer Lab
Rules
1.2 User

LEARNING OUTCOMES

1.1.1

List computer lab rules.

1.2.1

Practice computer lab rules.

1.3.1

Handle equipment
responsibly.

1.4.1

State the importance of data

and user security.

1.3 Equipment
1.4 Data and User
Security
2. Lab Organisation

Showing and explaining computer lab

rules in the computer lab
Reporting on observation of practical
lab rules using worksheets
Explaining procedures for responsible
care of equipment
Discussing and listing appropriate ways
of handling equipment
Explaining the importance of password
and usernames

2.1.1
2.1 Organisation Chart
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2.2 Computer Lab
Timetable
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2.3

Log Book

State the Organisation

Chart of a computer lab.
2.1.2
Identify the Computer Lab
Coordinator.
2.1.3
State the responsibilities of
a computer lab coordinator.

SUGGESTED LEARNING ACTIVITIES

2.2.1

Adhere to the timetable.

2.3.1
2.3.2
2.3.3

Identify types of log books.

List usage of a log book.
Practise responsible use of
computers.

Showing and explaining the

Organisation Chart

Using the computer lab according to

the allocated time

Showing samples of log books

- Computer Log Book
- Computer Lab Log Book
(refer Appendix L)
Sign in and sign out log book
Sign in when they use the computer

3. Ethics in Using
Computer
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3.1 Copyright

3.1.1
3.1.2
3.1.3

State the ethics of computer usage.

Define the meaning of copyright.
State the effects of copyright

Explaining the ethics of computer

usage
Explaining the meaning of copyright
Discussing in groups the effects of

copyright violation
Conducting discussion on the misuse

1. COMPUTER HARDWARE
WEEK

LEARNING AREA

SUGGESTED LEARNING
ACTIVITIES

LEARNING OUTCOMES

1. Introduction to

Computers
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1.1.1
1.1 Evolution of the
Computer

State the generations of computers

together with the respective
processors used.

1.1.2

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1.2 Types of
Computers

Explain the generations of

computers together with the
respective processors used.
1.2.1 Identify the types of computers:
Supercomputer
Mainframe
Mini Computer
Micro Computer
Work Station
1.2.2 Define different types of computer.

Explaining the evolution of the

computer from the vacuum tube to the
fifth generation and showing the
respective processors used
Matching the types of processors used
with the respective generations of
computers in a worksheet to be kept in
the portfolio
Gathering information on the evolution
of computers and presenting the
information in groups

Introducing various types of computers

using a PowerPoint presentation.
Labelling a flow chart of the types of
computer in a worksheet to be kept in
the portfolio
Gathering information on the types of
computer and presenting the
information in groups

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2. Computer Parts &
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2.1.1
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2.1 Overview of the

Computer System

Identify main components in the

computer system:
Monitor
Keyboard
Speaker
Mouse
System unit
Printer

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2.1.1

Input Process Output

State the functions of the main

components in the computer
system.
2.1.2 Explain briefly the data processing
cycle of a computer system:
Input
Process
Output
Storage

Showing the main components of the

computer system
Labelling the main components of the
computer system in a worksheet to be
kept in the portfolio
Carrying out brainstorming session on
the functions of the main components
of the computer system
Writing down the functions and
keeping the sheet in the portfolio
Drawing and explain the
data processing cycle of the computer
system on a paper and to be kept in the
portfolio.

Storage

2.2 System Unit

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2.2.1

Identify the components of a

system unit:
Input/Output port (I/O port)
Reset button
CDROM drive
Floppy drive
Hard disk drive
2.2.2 State the functions of the main
components of a system unit.

Introducing the components of a

system unit
Labelling the different components of a
system unit in a worksheet to be kept in
the portfolio
Showing a system unit to the class
Explaining the functions of the
component of a system unit such as
I/O, Reset button, CDROM drive,
floppy drive, hard disk drive
Writing down the functions of the
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2.2.3

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2.2.4
2.3 Peripherals

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State the functions of CPU, RAM,

ROM and expansion slots found on
the motherboard.

Inculcate values of responsibility

and cooperation among the pupils.
2.3.1 State the definition of peripheral.
2.3.2 Identify different types of
peripherals:
Input devices
Output devices
Storage devices
2.3.3 State examples of different types of
peripherals:
Printers
Scanners
LCD projectors
Digital cameras
External CD drives
External storages

component off the system unit and

keeping it in the portfolio
Showing a motherboard to pupils
Identify, explain and discuss the
functions of CPU, RAM, ROM and
expansion slots found on the
motherboard
Writing the functions of the
components in the worksheets provided
and keeping them in the portfolio

Carrying out in pair or group activities

Explaining the definition of peripheral

Showing the different types of
peripheral
Showing the example of different types
of peripherals such as printers,
scanners, LCD projectors, digital
cameras, external CD drives and
external storages
Collecting pictures of peripherals and
keeping them in the portfolio


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2.3.4

Explain the functions of each

peripheral.

Show types of peripherals commonly

found in the computer lab
Carry out a brainstorm session on the
functions of each peripheral
Write the functions of each peripheral
in worksheets and keeping them in the
portfolio
Explaining the use of peripherals and
demonstrating how to operate them
Doing hands-on activities while teacher
facilitates

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2.4 Input Devices

Facilitating a session where pupils

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2.4.1

Identify input devices.

2.4.2

List input devices.

2.4.3

State the respective functions of

input devices.

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2.5 Output Devices

2.5.1
2.5.2
2.5.3

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Collecting pictures of input devices,

label and keep in the portfolio
Facilitating group discussions on the
functions of input devices
Brainstorming on various output
devices
Showing examples of output devices
Collecting pictures of output devices,
labelling and keep in the portfolio
Facilitating group discussions on the
functions of output devices

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2.6.1
2.6.2

2.6 Storage Devices

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Identify output devices.

List output devices.
State the respective functions of
output devices.

brainstorm on various input devices

Showing examples of input devices

2.6.3
2.6.4

2.6.5

Identify storage devices.

List storage devices.

State the functions of storage

devices.
Identify differences between
primary and secondary storage
devices.

State the units for data

measurement:

Bit

Brainstorming on the various storage

devices
Collecting pictures of storage devices,
labelling and keeping in the portfolio
Facilitating group discussions on the
functions of storage devices
Explaining the differences between
primary and secondary storage devices
Categorizing the two storage devices
Explaining the units used for data
measurement
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Byte

Kilobyte

Megabyte

Gigabyte
2.6.6 Inculcate values of responsibility,
accountability and cooperation.
3.

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Completing a conversion table for units

of data

Carry out in pair or group activities

Basic Maintenance
3.1 Handling Input
and Output
Devices

3.1.1

Set up the input and output devices

correctly.

3.1.2

Inculcate values of responsibility in

handling hardware.

3.2.1

Customize settings for:

Display
Mouse
Sound

3.2 Computer Settings

3.2.2

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4. Technology
Development
4.1 Current
Development of
Hardware
Technology

4.1.1

Customize settings for:

Date and time
Regional and language options

Gather information on the current

or latest development of hardware
technology.

Setup the input and output devices:

o Monitor
o Keyboard
o Mouse
o Speaker

Demonstrating how to customize

settings for display, mouse and sound
Carry out hands-on activities
Demonstrating how to customize
settings for date and time, language and
regional options
Carry out hands-on activities according
to instructions

Gathering information/carrying out

research on the current or latest
development of hardware technology
Write report of the document
Present the report
Present the information
Produce a hardware portfolio
(A compilation of pupils work
throughout the learning area on
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hardware)
Visit a computer exhibition/fair
Visit a computer shop

2. COMPUTER SOFTWARE
WEEK

LEARNING AREA
1. Introduction to
Computer Software
1.1 Definition

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LEARNING OUTCOMES

1.1.1

State the definition of software.

1.2 Usage

1.2.1

State the usage of software.

1.3 Types of Software

1.3.1 List different types of software:

Operating Systems
Utility Programmes
Application Software

SUGGESTED LEARNING
ACTIVITIES
Explaining the definition of software
Facilitating pupils discussion on the
use of software
Discussing types of software
Showing examples for different types
of software

2. Operating System (OS)

2.1 Introduction to
Operating System
(OS)

1.1
1.2

Define the operating system.

State the functions of operating
system.

Discussing types and functions of

operating system
Showing the difference between DOS
and Windows display
Starting and shutting down the
computer

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Environment
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2.1

State the characteristics of OS

environment based Graphical User
Interface (GUI).

2.3.1

Manage folders and subfolders:

Create folders

Rename folders

Move files

3.1.1
3.1.2

Run scan disk on the computer.

Defrag the hard disk.

3.2.1

Scan the computer for viruses.

3.2.2

Compress and decompress files.

2.3 File Management

Exploring the Windows environment

Creating folders and subfolders
Renaming files and folders
Moving files and folders
Copying files and folders
Deleting files and folders

3. Utility Software
3.1 OS Based Utility
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3.2 Non-OS based

Utility

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Application Software
4.1 Introduction to
Application
Software

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Running scan disk and defragging the

hard disk
Scanning for viruses
Updating virus definitions
(used an existing antivirus suplied to
the school or downloded freeware
antivirus)
Compressing and decompressing files

4.1.1

Identify types of application

software:

Word processing

Spreadsheet

Presentation

Database

Programming

Discussing types of application

software
Show examples of application software

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Uninstalling
Application
Software

4.2.1
4.2.2

Install a software.
Uninstall or remove a software.

Demonstrating installation and

removing an application software
Installing a simple application software
Uninstalling or removing an
application software

5. Word Processing
Software

5.1
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Introduction to
Word Processing
Software

5.2 Starting Word

Processing Software

5.1.1

State the usage of word processing.

5.2.1 Start a word processing software.

5.2.2 State the steps of starting a word
processing software.
5.2.3 State and identify features in a
word processing software and
demonstrate understanding of user
interface.
5.2.4 State the main toolbars in word
processing software:

Standard bar

Formatting bar

Drawing bar
5.2.5 List icons in the Standard,
Formatting and Drawing Toolbars.
5.2.6 State the functions of icons in the
Standard, Formatting and Drawing
Toolbars.

Show various types of word processing

software
Discussing the usage of word
processing
Showing documents which have been
produced by word processing software,
such as letters, essays and minutes of
meetings
Demonstrating how to start word
processing software and explaining the
user interface
Starting word processing software and
exploring the user interface

Discussing the toolbars in MS Word

Labelling each icon on the handouts

given
Explaining the function of icons in
Standard, Formatting and Drawing
Toolbars

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5.3 Creating Document

5.3.2
5.3.3
5.3.4
5.3.5

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5.4 Editing Document

5.4.1
5.4.2
5.4.3

Identify file and its location.

Open the file.
Identify and use editing tools to edit
document.

5.4.4

Create a document with table and

column.

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Create a new document by using

word processing software.
Set Page Setup.
Key in data into the new document.
Save the new document with a new
file name.
Exit file.

Carrying out hands-on activities on

following skills:
o
Setting Page Setup
o
Keying in data
o
Saving document
o
Closing document

Carrying out hands-on activities on

following skills:
o
Opening existing document
o
Cutting and pasting text
o
Copying and pasting
o
Changing font - size/ type/
style
o
Aligning text
o
Change case
o
Typing correction - delete/
insert/ backspace
o
Allocating line spacing
o Setting column
o Using Drop Cap
o Inserting header and footer
o Inserting page number
o Inserting graphics
o Indenting

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5.4.5

Print document.

o
o
o
o
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Printing document
Inserting table
Inserting bullet and numbering
Using the tab key
Assigning borders
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Create a document using Drawing

Tools.

5.4.7

Show creativity by creating a

document.

5.4.8
5.4.9
5.5.1

Work cooperatively in groups.

Abide by the rules and instructions.
State the usage of mail merge.

5.5.2

Create a mail merge document.

5.5.3

Print the document.

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o Inserting WordArt
o Inserting Clip Art
o Adding in colour
o Using AutoShapes
o Using Text Box
o Using 3-D Style
Creating documents such as:
o
School bulletin
o
Newsletter
o
Brochure
o
Pamphlet
o
Programme book

Printing out the documents and

keeping them in their portfolio
Explaining the use of mail merge
Using mail merge to create certificates,
letters or forms
Printing out the mail merge document
and putting it in their portfolio
Refer to:
o PPK Self Access Learning
Module
Information and Communication
Technology Literacy for
Secondary School Word
Processing Module
or
o Microsoft Unlimited Potential
A Community Learning
Curriculum Word Processing
Fundamentals

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