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INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY LITERACY

SCHEME OF WORK 2009
FORM 1

1.0 COMPUTER LAB MANAGEMENT

MONTH/ TOPICS AND SCOPE LEARNING OUTCOME SUGGESTED ACTIVITIES
WEEK

JANUARY 1. Computer Lab Learners should be able to: Showing and explaining computer lab
Regulations rules in the computer lab
Reporting on observation of practical lab
1.1 Computer 1.1.1 List computer lab rules. rules using worksheets
Lab Rules Explaining procedures for responsible
1.2 User 1.2.1 Practice computer lab care of equipment
rules. Discussing and listing appropriate ways
of handling equipment
1.3 Equipment 1.3.1 Handle equipment Explaining the importance of password
responsibly. and usernames
1.4 Data and 1.4.1 State the importance of
User Security data and user security.

Showing and explaining the

JANUARY 2. Lab 2.1.1 State the Organisation Chart Organisation chart
Organisation of a computer lab.
Using the computer lab according to the
2.1.2 Identify the Computer Lab allocated time
2.1 Organisation Coordinator.
Showing samples of log books
Chart
- Computer Log Book
2.1.3 State the responsibilities of a
- Computer Lab Log Book
computer lab coordinator.
(refer Appendix L)
Sign in and sign out log book
2.2.1 Adhere to the
timetable.
Sign in when they use the computer

2.2 Computer Lab 2.3.1 Identify types of log books.

Timetable
2.3.2 List usage of a log book.

2.3 Log Book 2.3.3 Practise responsible use

of computers.

JANUARY 3. Ethics in 3.1.1 State the ethics of computer Explaining the ethics of computer usage
Using Computer usage.
Explaining the meaning of copyright
3.1 Copyright 3.1.2 Define the meaning of
copyright. Discussing in groups the effects of
copyright violation
3.1.3 State the effects of copyright
violation.

3.2 Unethical Conducting discussion on the misuse of

Use of 3.2.1 List out various computers
Computers unethical use of
computers. In pairs, pupils browse the Internet to
locate information on the misuse of
3.2.2 State the effects of computer
unethical use of
computers.

2.0 COMPUTER HARDWARE

MONTH/
WEEK TOPICS AND SCOPE LEARNING OUTCOME SUGGESTED ACTIVITIES

JANUARY 1. Introduction 1.1.1 State the generations of Explaining the evolution of the computer
to Computers computers together with the from the vacuum tube to the fifth
respective processors used. generation and showing the respective
1.1 Evolution of the 1.1.2 Explain the generations of processors used
Computer computers together with the Matching the types of processors used
respective processors used. with the respective generations of
computers in a worksheet to be kept in
1.2.1 Identify the types of
the portfolio
computers:
Gathering information on the evolution of
Supercomputer
computers and presenting the
1.2 Types of Mainframe information in groups
Computers Mini Computer
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Micro Computer
Work Station Introducing various types of computers
1.2.2 Define different types of using a PowerPoint presentation.
computer. 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

FEBRUARY 2. Computer Parts & 2.1.3 Identify main components in Showing the main components of the
Components the computer system: computer system
Monitor Labelling the main components of the
Keyboard computer system in a worksheet to be
2.1 Overview of the Speaker kept in the portfolio
Computer System Mouse Carrying out brainstorming session on
System unit the functions of the main components
Printer of the computer system
2.1.3 State the functions of the Writing down the functions and keeping
main components in the the sheet in the portfolio
computer system. Drawing and explain the data processing
2.1.3 Explain briefly the data cycle of the computer system on a
processing cycle of a paper and to be kept in the portfolio.
computer system:
Input
Input  Process  Output
Process
Output
Storage
Storage

FEBRUARY 2.2 System Unit 2.2.1 Identify the components of a Introducing the components of a system
system unit: unit
Input/Output port (I/O Labelling the different components of a
port) system unit in a worksheet to be kept in
Reset button the portfolio
CDROM drive Showing a system unit to the class
Floppy drive
Hard disk drive

2.2.2 State the functions of

The main components Explaining the functions of the
of a system unit. component of a system unit such as I/O,
Reset button, CDROM drive, floppy
2.2.3 State the functions of drive, hard disk drive
CPU, RAM, ROM and Writing down the functions of the
expansion slots found on component off the system unit and
the motherboard. keeping it in the portfolio
Showing a motherboard to pupils
2.2.4 Inculcate values of Identify, explain and discuss the
responsibility and functions of CPU, RAM, ROM and
cooperation among the expansion slots found on the
pupils. motherboard
Writing the functions of the components
in the worksheets provided and keeping
them in the portfolio
Carrying out in pair or group activities

FEBRUARY 2.3 Peripherals 2.3.1 State the definition of Explaining the definition of peripheral
peripheral.
Showing the different types of
2.3.2 Identify different types of peripheral
peripherals:
Input devices
Output devices
Storage devices

2.3.3 State examples of different

types of peripherals: Showing the example of different types
Printers of peripherals such as printers,
Scanners scanners, LCD projectors, digital
LCD projectors cameras, external CD drives and
Digital cameras external storages
External CD drives
External storages Collecting pictures of peripherals and
keeping them in the portfolio
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2.3.4 Explain the functions of each Show types of peripherals commonly
peripheral. 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

MARCH 2.4 Input Devices 2.4.1 Identify input devices. Facilitating a session where pupils
brainstorm on various input devices
2.4.2 List input devices.
2.4.3 State the respective Showing examples of input devices
functions of input devices.
Collecting pictures of input devices, label
2.5.1 Identify output and keep in the portfolio
2.5 Output devices.
Devices
2.5.2 List output devices. Brainstorming on various output devices

2.5.3 State the respective Showing examples of output devices

functions of output devices.
2.5.4 State the respective Collecting pictures of output devices,
functions of input devices. labelling and keep in the portfolio

Facilitating group discussions on the

functions of output devices

MARCH 2.6 Storage 2.6.1 Identify storage devices. Brainstorming on the various storage
Devices devices
2.6.2 List storage devices.
Collecting pictures of storage devices,
2.6.3 State the functions of storage labelling and keeping in the portfolio
devices.
Facilitating group discussions on the
2.6.4 Identify differences between
functions of storage devices
primary and secondary
storage devices. Explaining the differences between
2.6.5 State the units for data primary and secondary storage devices
measurement: Categorizing the two storage devices
Bit Explaining the units used for data
Byte measurement
Kilobyte Completing a conversion table for units
Megabyte of data
Gigabyte Carry out in pair or group activities
2.6.6 Inculcate values of
responsibility, accountability
and cooperation.

APRIL 3. Basic 3.1.1 Set up the input and output Setup the input and output devices:
Maintenance devices correctly. o Monitor
3.1.2 Inculcate values of o Keyboard
3.1 Handling Input responsibility in handling o Mouse
and Output hardware. o Speaker
Devices

3.2 Computer 3.2.1 Customize settings for: Demonstrating how to customize

Settings Display settings for display, mouse and sound
Mouse
Sound Carry out hands-on activities
Demonstrating how to customize
3.2.2 Customize settings for: settings for date and time, language and
Date and time regional options
Regional and language Carry out hands-on activities according
options to instructions

APRIL 4. Technology 4.1.1 Gather information on Gathering information/carrying out

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

3.0 COMPUTER SOFTWARE

MONTH/
WEEK TOPICS AND SCOPE LEARNING OUTCOME SUGGESTED ACTIVITIES

APRIL 1. Introduction to 1.1.1 State the definition of Explaining the definition of software
Computer software.
Software
1.1 Definition 1.2.1 State the usage of Facilitating pupils’ discussion on the use
software. of software
1.2 Usage
1.3.1 List different types of Discussing types of software
1.3 Types of software:
Software
Operating Systems Showing examples for different types of
Utility Programmes software
Application Software

2. Operating 2.1.1 Define the operating system.

System (OS) 2.1.2 State the functions of Discussing types and functions of
operating system. operating system
2.1 Introduction to
Operating
Showing the difference between DOS
System (OS)
and Windows display

Starting and shutting down the computer

2.2.1 State the characteristics
of OS environment
2.2 OS Interface based Graphical User
Environment Exploring the Windows environment
Interface (GUI).
2.3 File
Management 2.3.1 Manage folders and
subfolders: Creating folders and subfolders
Create folders
Rename folders Renaming files and folders
Move files
Moving files and folders

Copying files and folders

Deleting files and folders

APRIL/MAY 3. Utility Software 3.1.1 Run scan disk on the Running scan disk and defragging the
computer. hard disk Scanning for viruses
3.1 OS Based Utility
3.1.2 Defrag the hard disk. Updating virus definitions
(used an existing antivirus suplied to the
3.2 Non-OS based 3.2.1 Scan the computer for school or downloded freeware antivirus)
Utility viruses.

3.1.3 Compress and decompress Compressing and decompressing files

files.

4. Application
Software Discussing types of application software

4.1 Introduction to 4.1.1 Identify types of application Show examples of application software
Application software:
Software Word processing
Spreadsheet
Presentation
Database
Programming

4.2 Installing and 4.2.1 Install a software. Demonstrating installation and removing
Uninstalling an application software
Application 4.2.2 Uninstall or remove a
Software software. Installing a simple application software

Uninstalling or removing an application

software
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JUNE/ 5. Word
AUGUST Processing
Software
5.1.1 State the usage of word Show various types of word processing
5.1 Introduction to processing. software
Word
Processing Discussing the usage of word
Software processing

Showing documents which have been

produced by word processing software,
such as letters, essays and minutes of
meetings
5.2.1 Start a word processing
software.
5.2 Starting Word Demonstrating how to start word
Processing 5.2.2 State the steps of starting a processing software and explaining the
Software word processing software. user interface

5.2.3 State and identify features in Starting word processing software and
a word processing software exploring the user interface
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 Discussing the toolbars in MS Word
Standard, Formatting
and Drawing Toolbars.
5.2.6 State the functions of icons in
the Standard, Formatting and
Drawing
Toolbars Labelling each icon on the handouts
given
5.3.1 Create a new document by
using word processing
Explaining the function of icons in
software.
Standard, Formatting and Drawing
Toolbars
5.3.2 Set ‘Page Setup’.
5.3 Creating
Document
5.3.3 Key in data into the new
document. Carrying out hands-on activities on
following skills:
5.3.4 Save the new document with o Setting Page Setup
a new file name. o Keying in data
o Saving document
5.3.5 Exit file. o Closing document

5.4.1 Identify file and its location.

5.4.2 Open the file.
5.4.3 Identify and use editing tools
to edit document.
5.4 Editing
5.4.4 Create a document with table
Document
and column. Carrying out hands-on activities on
5.4.5 Print document. following skills:
5.4.6 Create a document using o Opening existing document
Drawing Tools. o Cutting and pasting text
o Copying and pasting
5.4.7 Show creativity by creating a
document o Changing font - size/ type/ style
5.4.8 Work cooperatively in groups. o Aligning text
o Change case
5.4.9 Abide by the rules and o Typing correction - delete/ insert/
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instructions. backspace
5.5.1 State the usage of mail merge o Allocating line spacing
o Setting column
5.5.2 Create a mail merge
document. o Using Drop Cap
o Inserting header and footer
5.5.3 Print the document. o Inserting page number
o Inserting graphics
o Indenting
5.5 Mail Merge o Printing document
o Inserting table
o Inserting bullet and numbering
o Using the tab key
o Assigning borders

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

AUGUST/ 6. Spreadsheet
OKTOBER Software

6.1 Introduction to 6.1.1 State the usage of Showing various type of spreadsheet
Spreadsheet spreadsheet. software
Software
Showing spreadsheet features
6.2 Starting 6.2.1 Start spreadsheet software.
Explaining the basic elements of a
Spreadsheet
6.2.2 State the steps of starting a worksheet:
Software
spreadsheet software. o Cell
o Colum
6.2.3 State and identify features in o Row
spreadsheet application and
demonstrate understanding of
user interface.
Demonstrating how to start a
6.2.4 State the main toolbars in spreadsheet software and explaining the
spreadsheet software: user interface
Standard bar
Formatting bar Starting spreadsheet software and
Formula bar exploring the user interface
Chart bar
Discussing the toolbars in MS Excel
6.2.5 List icons in Standard,
Formatting, Formula and Labelling each icon in the handouts
Chart Toolbars. given
6.2.6 State the functions of icons in
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the Standard, Formatting,
Formula and Chart Toolbars.
Explaining the functions of the icons in
the Standard, Formatting, Formula and
Chart Toolbars.

6.3.1 Create a new worksheet by

using spreadsheet software.
6.3.2 Set ‘Page Setup’.

6.3 Creating 6.3.3 Key in data into worksheet.

Worksheet
6.3.4 Save worksheet.

6.3.5 Print worksheet. Carrying out hands-on activities on

6.3.6 Close workbook and exit following skills:
Spreadsheet software. o Creating a new worksheet
o Setting page setup
6.3.7 Use formulae in worksheet: o Entering data
Sum o Saving worksheet
Average o Closing workbook
Grading o Opening existing worksheet
(Lookup,VLookup) o Cutting and Pasting data
Percentage o Adjusting rows and Columns
Ranking o Inserting rows and columns
6.3.8 Insert a chart in worksheet. o Printing worksheet
 Normal printing
 Area printing
6.4.1 Identify a file and its location. o Entering data
6.4.2 Open the file. o Using formulae: sum, average,
6.4.3 Identify and use editing tools grading (Lookup, VLookup),
to edit worksheet. percentage, ranking
o Using currency format
o Inserting table
o Creating charts
o Changing chart types and
properties
6.4 Editing worksheet o Deleting charts
o Previewing charts
o Printing charts
o Saving charts
o Opening existing file
o Creating multiple worksheets
o Moving or copying sheet
o Renaming/deleting worksheet
o Changing the font size/ type/ style
o Aligning text
o Formatting cell

Refer to:

o PPK “Self Access Learning

Module”
Information and Communication
Technology Literacy for
Secondary School – Spreadsheet
Module
or
o Microsoft Unlimited Potential
A Community Learning
Curriculum – Spreadsheet
Fundamentals