1ST TERM JSSS3 COMPUTER STUDIES Scheme of Work and Note
1ST TERM JSSS3 COMPUTER STUDIES Scheme of Work and Note
The internet, that is, International Network is an electronic means of communication via a
gurusubscriber computer network, whereby people all over the world can have access to information at any time in
a matter of seconds. Information can be given to people all over the world to see and retrieve at the
FIRST TERM same time using computer and telephone. It is the fastest and the most reliable means of data and
SUBJECT: COMPUTER STUDIES CLASS: JSS 3 information transfer.
SCHEME OF WORK Internet is a worldwide communication medium where people all over the world can exchange,
retrieve, disseminate and store information. No one person or organization owns the internet. It
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belongs collectively to the telecommunication companies.
1. REVISION/INTERNET.
2. USES OF SEARCH ENGINES. EVALUATION
3. DIGITAL DIVIDE I.
What is Internet?
4. DIGITAL DIVIDE II.
5. DIGITAL LITERACY I. What is another name for Internet?
The word “INTERNET” stands for International Network simply put as NET. It comprises of all WORLD WIDE WEB (WWW)
computers around the world, connected together to share resources and information irrespective The World Wide Web (www) is a package designed to present detailed information about an
of distance and/or geographical location. The Internet is a worldwide communication medium or organization, product services. The World Wide Web, also referred to as the web, is the global
pool from where people all over the world could exchange retrieve, disseminate and store collection of multimedia document and files, which are stored on computer connected to the
information thus, turning the world into a global village. It is the use of internet that actually internet. There are specific sites called website that have unique feature or information. A website
turns the world into a global village where users like government, military, educational and is a collection of web pages maintained by the owner of the site. It is like having files containing
commercial institutions around the world become one. There is no person, company, government information about your activities all in one collection. Each of the site has unique address and is
or country that can claim single ownership of the internet. The computers within the internet are called UNIFORM RESOURCE LOCATORS (URL) by which the site can be reached or located for
whatever information. A typical URL anatomy made of three parts. TOPIC: USES OF SEARCH ENGINE
Part Meaning A search engine is a software program or script available through the Internet that searches
documents and files for keywords and returns the results of any files containing those keywords.
Http:// protocol
A search engine is a site on the WWW that allows you to search for other websites. It is more
www.lycos.com/ the name of the computer where the information is located
powerful than a web directory. It will search the web or the basis of the keyword that you give.
Index the path and filename of the file retrieve
There are thousands of different search engines available on the Internet, each with their own
GENERAL EVALUATION abilities and features. The first search engine ever developed is considered Archie, which was used
What is the World Wide Web? to search for FTP files and the first text-based search engine is considered Veronica.
What is URL? Today, the most popular and well-known search engine is Google. Other popular search engines
include AOL, Ask.com, Baidu, Bing and Yahoo.
The URL can be divided into how many parts?
A search engine has a huge database of internet resources such as web pages, newsgroups,
What is a website?
programs, images etc. The major function of a search engine is that it helps to locate information
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……. is the fastest and the most reliable means of data and information transfer
Internet (b) electronic mail (c) International network (d) electronic means THE MOST POPULAR SEARCH ENGINE IS GOOGLE.COM
It is also known as spider or bots. It is a software component that traverses the web to gather List the search engine components.
Alexa It is a subsidiary of Amazon and used for providing website traffic information. WEEK THREE
To search information about peoples, places and products. The term global digital divide refers to differences in technology development and access between
countries or continents.
Get definition of words, acronyms, etc.
In the technology revolution, Digital divide is basically the disparity between those that have access
Download applications from the internet. to technology tools and those who don’t.
To lookup other websites. THOSE THAT HAVE ACCESS
Educated people. ………………. is a term that describes the disparity between users and non-users of information
technologies. A. Digit divide B. Literacy C. Digital divide D. None.
People living in urban areas or cities.
Which of these options describes digital divide? A. combination of those that uses ICT and that
More industrially developed countries.
who do not B. educated and uneducated computer operator C. gap between computer literate and
People with high income. computer illiterate. D. all
People with good skills, knowledge and ability to use the internet. Low income earners do not benefit from digital divide because A. they are illiterate B. high cost of
THOSE THAT DO NOT HAVE ACCESS technology devices. C. they are not interested in ICT D. none
Uneducated people Which of these factors describe hindrance of the network because of forest? A. society factor B.
geographical factor C. economic factor D lack of Motivation.
People living in rural areas or villages.
One of the following is not a factor affecting digital divide. ? A. eagerness factor B. geographical
Less industrially developed countries.
factor C. economic factor D lack of motivation.
People with low income
THEORY
People that lack skill, knowledge and ability to use the internet.
What is digital divide?
FACTORS AFFECTING DIGITAL DIVIDE
Mention two features of old economy.
The major factors affecting digital divide are listed below:
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OLD ECONOMY
Fear of technology
Old economy is the economy system mainly based on subsistence farming. It involves trade by
barter. It is associated with the under-developed or developing countries of the world.
What do you understand by the term “Digital Divide”? Intense labour based production.
Mention TWO groups of people who have access to digital technology and those who do not. It was constrained by space, time and distance
EVALUATION
How does lack of motivation affect digital divide? List THREE factors that affect digital divide.
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WEEKEND ASSIGNMENT The new economy was an evolution of developed countries from an industrialized/manufacturing
based wealth creation economy to the service sector based economy. As a new economy is WEEKEND ASSIGNMENT
emerging, the old economy is fading out gradually.
Which of the economy is mechanically driven? A. new economy B. digital economy C. old economy
FEATURES OF NEW ECONOMY D. none
It is a digital economy. Old economy is constrained by time because of………A. lack of enough manpower B. time is too
short C. it is mechanically driven D. none
It is not constrained by time, space and distance.
Which of the options describe new economy? A. industrial Age B. machine age. C. technology
It is technologically driven.
driven age D. electrical driven age
It is a global economy.
Which of the economy is driven by technology? A. old economy B. ancient economy C. new
BENEFITS OF NEW ECONOMY economy D. A and B.
Globalization: new economy has turned the whole world into global village. Which of the economy uses more of manpower? A. old economy B. ancient economy C. new
Electronic commerce: E-commerce is the act of buying and selling over the internet facilitated economy D. A and B.
by immediate payment via credit cards. THEORY
Digital Economy: the new economy involves the use of information and communication Differentiate between old economy and new economy.
technology (ICT) with the use of computers and telecommunication equipment for information
State two features of both economy.
processing.
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Job opportunities: New economy emphasizes more on what you know, what you have to offer
and what you are prepared to do. TOPIC: DIGITAL LITERACY I.
COMPARISON OF THE OLD ECONOMY AND NEW ECONOMY The term digital describes electronic technology that generates stores and processes data in terms
of two states which is either positive or negative, 0 or 1.
Old Economy New Economy
However, literacy is the ability to read and write or the ability to use language to read, write, listen
1. Cost of business was high. Cost is cheaper. and speak.
1. It was a manual processing era. Automated processing era. Digital literacy is a term that refers to someone’s ability to understand, organize, locate, analyze,
and evaluate information by using digital forms of technology. It includes writing papers, creating
1. It was mechanically driven. It is technology driven.
multimedia presentations, and posting information about yourself or others. It is also the
1. The processing speed was slow. It is fast in processing. awareness, attitude and ability of individuals to appropriately use digital tools and facilities to
identify access, manage, integrate, evaluate, analyze and synthesize digital resources.
1. It required a lot of labour. It requires a few labour force.
DEFINITION: Digital literacy is the ability to use information and communication technologies
GENERAL EVALUATION to find, evaluate, create and communicate information.
Differentiate between New economy and Old economy It involves the use of digital devices such as smartphones, tablets, laptops and desktop PCs for the
purpose of communication, expression, collaboration and advocacy.
List and explain TWO features of new economy.
It was initially focused on digital skills and use of computer but has been shifted to using of
How is new economy driven by technology?
network devices including internet and social media.
Explain the term Globalization.
EVALUATION
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Define digital literacy.
Differentiate between digital literacy and digital illiteracy. A. Digital skill B. Digital literacy C. Digital divide D. None
However, digital literacy is distinct from computer literacy and digital skills. THEORY
Computer literacy refers to knowledge and skills in using computers such as desktop PCs and Define digital literacy.
laptops. It focuses on practical skills in using software application packages.
Mention THREE characteristics of digital literacy.
Digital skills are limited to practical abilities in using digital divides such as laptops and
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smartphones.
TOPIC: DIGITAL LITERCAY II.
Digital literacy is the combination of the two terms computer literacy and digital literacy.
USES OF DIGITAL LITERACY
CHARACTERISTICS OF DIGITAL LITERACY
In Education: digital literacy is more than having the knowledge of how to use a computer, what
Ability to use digital tools to identify, manage and access, evaluate, integrate and analyze digital
your software program does or the function of the hardware but also about using that knowledge to
resources.
actually facilitate the learning process. Educators are often required to be certified in digital
Ability to use information responsibly. literacy to teach certain software, and more prevalently to prevent plagiarism among students.
Development of analytical skills, critical thinking skills, writing and communication skills. In Society: it helps to communicate and keep up with societal trends. Literacy in social network
services and web sites help people stay in contact with others, pass timely information and even
Digital literacy provides the technical fluency skills needed to engage with computers and the
sell goods and services.
internet.
In Workforce: those who are digitally literate are more likely to be economically secure. Many
GENERAL EVALUATION
jobs require a working knowledge of computers and internet to perform basic functions.
Differentiate between digital literacy and computer literacy.
Digital composition: is a new type of composition that focuses on technology’s impact in writing
List TWO characteristics of digital literacy. environment. The goal of digital composition is that it increases the ability to produce a relevant,
Define digital literacy. high quality product instead of just paper work.
Who are digital literates? Social Media: Digital literacy allows a digital literate to have major voices online through
different social media platforms.
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Explain digital composition.
…………… describes the knowledge and skills in using computers such as desktop PCs and laptops.
A. Digital literacy B. Computer Literacy C. Digital skills D. Digital divide What do you understand by digital literacy?
……………….. literacy is the ability to use information and communication technologies to find, BENEFITS OF DIGITAL LITERCAY
evaluate, create and communicate information. . A. Digital literacy B. Computer Literacy C. Digital It has led to great increases in information that can be quickly accessed.
skills D. Digital divide
Digital competence helps the citizenry find new opportunities for a better life.
One of these options is a characteristic of digital literacy. A. development of analytical skills. B.
It saves time and money by paying bills, applying for jobs and all online transactions.
increasing social life C. meeting new people D. none
Digitally literate computer owners are far more likely to incorporate the internet into their daily
One’s ability to understand, organize, locate, analyze, and evaluate information by using digital
lives.
forms of technology. A. Digital divide B. digital literacy C. digital skills D. None
GENERAL EVALUATION
…………….is limited to practical abilities in using digital devices such as laptops and smartphones.
List THREE uses of digital literacy. Advantages of Database
Differentiate between digital literacy and computer literacy. It enables file or document sharing
Which of the options increases the ability to produce a relevant, high quality product instead of Disadvantages of Database
just paper work? A. Social media B. Digital divide C. digital composition D. All
It is expensive to maintain.
……………..helps people to communicate and keep up with societal trends. A. Social media B. Digital
It requires experienced database administrator.
literacy C. digital composition D. All
It requires sophisticated software.
Digital literacy allows people to improve……….A. get job B. their knowledge C. friendship
relationship. D. none EVALUATION
…………..helps to increase in formation acquisition. A. Social media B. Digital divide C. Digital What is database?
literacy D. All
One’s ability to understand, organize, locate, analyze, and evaluate information by using digital DATA BASE TERMINOLOGIES
forms of technology is. A. digital divide B. digital literacy C. digital skills D. None
Table: a table is the basic unit of a database. It is a collection of related data about a specific
THEORY subject. The table is divided into rows and columns.
List and explain TWO uses of digital literacy. Field: this is an area reserved for each piece of individual data, such as student ID, No etc.
Mention TWO benefits of digital literacy. Record: A record is a group of related fields pertaining to one person, place or thing. Databases
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TOPIC: Key field: A key field or primary key is a field that uniquely identifies each record in a file. The
DATABASE data in a key field is unique to a specific record.
Database is an application that is used to store information in a structured way. It is a collection of File: is a collection of related records. If you work with a computer, you are already working with
records or data in an organized form. files.
A database is an organized collection of related information that allows the storage of different SUMMARY
types of record with appropriate interconnections. Database is a collection of inter related files or tables.
Databases are designed to offer an organized mechanism for storing, managing and retrieving File: is a collection of related records.
information. Database operates through the use of tables.
Record: is a collection of related fields.
CONCEPT OF DATABASE
Field: is the smallest unit of data about a person, thing, place, etc.
The idea of database came as a result of how people keep files in an office cabinet. In the ancient
GENERAL EVALUATION
time, there were no computers and most fillings and storing were done manually. This allows
redundancy of data and time wastage. List and explain TWO database terminologies.
Explain database concept. This is the most common of all the different types of database, files are organized in tables called
relations. Each table has a key filed which is used to connect to other tables. Hence the tables are
What is file?
connected through several key fields.
List and explain two database terminologies.
HIERARCHICAL DATABASE
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This form of database has a tree-like structure. In this database, a single table acts as the root of
WEEKEND ASSIGNMENT the database from which other tables are connected. All windows operating system operate tree
……………..is a group of related fields pertaining to one person or thing. A. Record B. Database B. like database.
File C. Key D. Table EVALUATION
The basic unit of database is ……………………. A. record B. database B. file C. key D. table Mention the forms of database.
An application that is used to store information in a structured way is called…………. A. record B. Explain relational database
database B. file C. key D. table
NETWORK DATABASE
Database allows……………….A. storage of large information B. allows redundant data C. none D. all
This database was designed to solve some of the more serious problems with hierarchical database
Which of the term does not relate to database? A. key B. record C. file D. none model. Visually network database looks like hierarchical database.
THEORY DISTRIBUTED DATABASE
What is a table in database? This form of database is stored on different location connected by client/server network. Data that
Differentiate between row and column. is been stored are transmitted through network. Each work group may have their own database
and are connected through network.
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EXAMPLES OF DATABASE
TOPIC: FORMS OF DATABASE.
Microsoft Access
There are various forms or ways by which database can be set up. They include:
Microsoft SQL server
Flat file database
Sybase
Relational database
FoxBASE
Hierarchical database
Oracle
Network database
GENERAL EVALUATION
Operational database
Write short notes on distributed database and flat file database
Distributed database
What is database?
End user database
What is relational database?
USES OF SPREADSHEET
They are used to enter text, numerical values and formulas into electronic worksheet.
We use spreadsheets to view data in various formats (pie charts, line graphs and bar graphs).
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COLUMN: is defined as the vertical space that is going up and down the window. Letters are used
Which of these programs can calculate large numbers? A. Ms word B. Ms access B. spreadsheet
to designate each COLUMN’s location.
programs. D. all
All except one is not an example of spreadsheet programs. A. Lotus 1-2-3 B. Supercal C. Visicalc D.
Ms Word.
EVALUATION
What is cell?
An active cell is the cell that is currently worked upon. E.g cell G7 is the active cell the above LOADING SPREADSHEET PPACKAGES
diagram.
MICROSOFT EXCEL PACKAGE.
ROW: is defined as the horizontal space that is going across the window. Numbers are used to
Starting Worksheet (Using Microsoft Excel)
designate each ROW’s location.
Loading is the act of opening a program in order to use it. So to load Microsoft Excel, we follow
these steps
GENERAL EVALUATION
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……………… are actually used as shortcuts when performing mathematical calculations. A. Formula
B. Range C. Function D. None
…………… allows the spreadsheet users to do calculations with figures. . A. Formula B. Range C.
Function D. None
All except one is not an example of spreadsheet programs. A. Lotus 1-2-3 B. Supercal C. Visicalc D.
Ms Word.
THEORY
What is a cell?