FORM 1 SCHEME OF WORK 2011

INFORMATION & COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (ICTL)

TOPIC/LEARNING
WEEK LEARNING OUTCOMES SUGGESTED ACTIVITIES
AREA
COMPUTER LAB MANAGEMENT
1. Computer Lab
1&2 Regulations

1.1 Computer Lab 1.1.1 List computer Lab rules • Shows and explains computer lab rules in
Rules the computer lab

1.2 User 1.2.1 Practice computer Lab • Reporting on practical lab rules using
rules worksheet.

1.3 Equipment 1.3.1 Handle equipment • Explaining procedures for responsible care
responsibly of equipment.
• Discussing and listing appropriate ways of
handling equipment groups

1.4 Data and User 1.4.1 State the importance of • Explanation on the importance of
Security data and user Security. password and username.

2. Lab Organization

2.1 Organization
Chart 2.1.1 State the organization • Showing and explaining the organization
chart of a computer lab chart
2.1.2 Identify the computer
lab Coordinator
2.1.3 State the responsibility
of a computer lab coordinator
2.2 Computer Lab
Timetable 2.2.1 Adhere to the timetable • Using computer lab according to the
allocated timetable
2.3 Log book
2.3.1 Identify types of log • Showing sample of log books.
book - Computer Log Book
2.3.2 List usage of log book - Computer Lab Log Book
2.3.3 Practice responsible use (Refer Appendix L)
of computers  Sign in and sign out log book
Sign in when they use the computer

3 3 Ethics of
Computer Usage
3.1.1 State the ethics of • Explaining the ethics of computer usage.
3.1 Copyright Computer Usage.

3.1.2 Define the meaning of  Explaining the meaning of copyright

copyright

3.1.3 State the effects of  Discussing in groups the effects of

copyright violation copyright violation

3.2 Unethical use of 3.2.1 List out various unethical • Conducting discussion on the misuse of
computers use of computers computers

3.2.2 State the effects of • In pairs, pupils browse the internet to

 unethical use of computers locate information on the misuse of
computer.

COMPUTER HARDWARE

4 Introduction to
Computer
1.1.1 State the generations of • Explaining the evolution of the computer
1.1 Evolution of the computers together with the from vacuum tube to fifth generation showing
computer respective processors used. the respective processors used.

1.1.2 Explain the generations • Gathering information on the evolution of

of computers together with the computers and presenting the information in
respective processor used. groups.
1.2 Types of
Computers 1.2.1 Identify the types of • Introducing various types of computer
computers using PowerPoint presentation :
- Super Computer • Labeling a flow chart of the types of
- Mainframe computer in a worksheet to be kept in the
- Mini Computer portfolio.
- Micro Computer
- Work Station
• Gathering information on the types of
1.2.2 Define different types of computer and presenting the information in
computer. groups.

5 2 Computer Parts
& Components

2.1 Overview of the 2.1.1 Identify main • Shows the main components of the
Computer system components in the computer system.
computer system. • Labeling the main components of the
 Monitor computer system in the worksheet to be kept
 Keyboard in the portfolio.
 Speaker
 Mouse
 System Unit
 Printer
• Carrying out brainstorms session on the
2.1.2 State the functions of the function of the main component of the
main components in the computer system
computer system. • Writing down the functions and keeping
the sheet in the portfolio.
2.1.3 Explain briefly the data
processing cycle of a computer • Drawing and explain the data processing
system. cycle of the computer system on a paper and
to be kept in the folio.
 Input
 Process Input  Process  Output
 Output
 Storage
Storage

6 2.2 System Unit 2.2.1 Identify the components
of a system unit
 Input/Output port (I/O
port)
 Reset button
 CD ROM Drive
 Floppy Drive
• Introducing the components of a system
unit
• Labeling the different components of a
system unit in a worksheet to be kept in the
portfolio.
• Showing a system unit to the class
  Hard Disk drive
2.2.2 State the functions of the
main components of a system
unit
2.2.3 State the functions of
CPU, RAM, ROM, Expansion
Slots found on the motherboard
2.2.4 Inculcate values of
responsibility and cooperation
among the pupils
7 2.3 Peripherals 2.3.1 State the definition of
peripherals
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
 Scanner
 LCD projectors
 Digital cameras
 External CD drives
 External Storage
2.3.4 Explain the functions of
each peripheral
8 2.4 Input devices 2.4.1 Identify input devices.
2.4.2 List input devices
2.4.3 State the respective
functions of input devices.
9 2.5 Output devices 2.5.1 Identify output devices.
 Explaining the functions of the
component of a system unit such as port
I/O, Reset button, CDROM drive, Floppy
drive, Hard disk Drive.
• Writing down the functions of the
component of the system unit and keep it in
the portfolio
• Showing a motherboard to the class.
• Identify, explain and discuss the function of
CPU, RAM, ROM and expansion slots found
in the motherboard.
• Writing the functions of the components in
the worksheet provided and keeping them in
the portfolio
• Carrying out in pairs or group activities
 explains the definition of peripherals
 Showing the different types of
peripherals
• Showing the examples 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
• Shows 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 peripherals and
keeping them in the portfolio.
• Explaining the use of peripherals and
demonstrate how to operate them
• Doing hands-on activities while teacher
facilitates
• Facilitating a session where pupils
brainstorm various input devices.
 Showing examples of input devices
• Collecting pictures of input devices, label
and keep in the portfolio
• Facilitating group discussion on the
functions of input devices.
• Brainstorm on various output devices.
 2.5.2 List output devices  Showing examples of output devices
• Collecting pictures of output devices, label
and keep in the portfolio

2.5.3 State the respective • Facilitating group discussion on the

functions of output devices. functions of output devices.

10 2.6 Storage devices 2.6.1 Identify storage devices. Brainstorming on various storage devices.

2.6.2 List storage devices • Collecting pictures of storage devices,

labeling and keeping in the portfolio

2.6.3 State the functions of • Facilitating group discussion on the

storage devices. functions of storage devices.

2.6.4 Identify differences  Identify the differences between

between primary and secondary primary and secondary storage devices
storage devices  Categorizing the two storage devices

2.6.5 State the units for data  Explaining the units used for data
measurement measurement
 Bit  Completing a conversion table for
 Byte units of data
 Kilobyte
 Megabyte
 Gigabyte

2.6.6 Inculcate values of Carry out in pair or group activities

responsibility, accountability
and cooperation

11 MID FIRST TERM HOLIDAY

12 4 Technology
development Gathering information/ carry out research on
4.1.1 Gather information on the current/latest development of hardware
4.1 Current the current or latest technology
Development of development of hardware - write report of the document
Hardware Technology technology -present the report
-present the information
-produce a hardware portfolio
(a compilation of pupils’ work throughout the
learning area on hardware)
-Visit a computer exhibition/fair
-visit a computer shop

13-14 MOCK UP 1 FORM 1

COMPUTER SOFTWARE

15 1. Introduction to
computer software

1.1 Definition 1.1.1 State the definition of  Explaining the definition of software
software

1.2 Usage 1.2.1 State the usage of  Facilitating pupils’ discussion on the use
 software of software

1.3 Types of 1.3.1 List the types of software  Discussing types of software
Software - Operating System
- Utility programs  Showing examples of different types of
- Application software software

16 2 Operating System

2.1 Introduction to 2.1.1 Define the operating  Discussing types and functions of
Operating System system operating system.
2.1.2 State the function of the  Showing the difference between DOS
OS and windows display
 Starting and and shutting down the
computer.

2.2 OS Interface 2.2.1 State the characteristic of  Exploring windows environment.

Environment OS environment based
Graphical User Interface (GUI)

2.3 File 2.3.1 Manage folders and
Management subfolders
 Create folders
 Rename folders
 Move files
 Create folder and subfolders
 Renaming files and folders
 Moving files and folders
 Copying files and folders
 Deleting files and folders

17 3 Utility
3.1.1 Run scan disk on the  Running scan disk and defragging the
3.1 OS Based Utility computer hard disk
3.1.2 Defrag the hard disk

3.2 Non-OS based 3.2.1 Scan the computer for  Scanning for viruses
utility virus  Updating virus definition

3.2.2 Compress and  Compressing and decompressing

decompress files files

18 4 Application
Software
4.1.1 Identify types of  Discussing types of aplication
4.1 Introduction to Application Software software.
Application Software  Word processing  Show example of application
 Spreadsheet software
 Presentation
 Database
 programming
4.2 Installing and 4.2.1 Install a software  Demonstrating installation and
uninstalling 4.2.2 Uninstall or remove a removing an application software
Application Software software  Installing a simple application
software
 Uninstaling or removing an
application software

19 5 Word Processing
Software  Shows various types of word processing
5.1.1 State the usage of word software
5.1 Introduction to processing  Discussing the usage of word processing
word processing  Showing documents which have been
Software produced by word processing such as a
 letter, essays and minutes of meeting

5.2 Starting Word 5.2.1 Start a word processing  Demonstrating how to start word
Processing Software software processing software and explaining the
user interface
5.2.2 State the steps of starting  Starting word processing software and
a word processing software exploring the user Interface
5.2.3 State and identify the
features in word
processing software and
demonstrate
understanding of user
interface
 Discussing the toolbar in Ms Word
5.2.4 State the main toolbar
in word processing
software
- standard toolbar
- formatting toolbar
- drawing toolbar  Labelling each icon on the handout given
5.2.5 List icons in Standard,
Formatting and
Drawing toolbars.  Explaining the function of icons in
Standard, Formatting and drawing
5.2.6 State the function of Toolbars
icons in Standard,
Formatting and
Drawing toolbars.

20-21 MOCK UP 2 FORM 1

22-23 MID TERM HOLIDAYS

24 5.3 Creating 5.3.1 Create a new document  Carrying out hand-on activities on
document by using word following skills
-Page setup processing software - setting page setup
-Save File 5.3.2 Set “page setup” - keying in data
-Exit File 5.3.3 Key in data into the - saving document
new document - closing document
5.3.4 Save the new
document with a new file
name
5.3.5 Exit File
25-26 5.4 Editing 5.4.1 Identify file and its  Carrying out hand-on activities on
Document location following skills
o Open exiting document
5.4.2 Open the file. o Cutting and pasting text
o Copying and pasting
5.4.3 Identify and use editing to o Changing font size/type/style
edit document o Aligning text
o Change case
o Typing correction –
delete/insert/backspace
o Allocating line spacing
5.4.4 Create a document with
table and column o
o Setting column
o Using drop cap
o Inserting header and footer
o Inserting page number
5.4.5 Print document o Inserting graphics
o Indenting
o
o Printing document
o Inserting table
o Inserting bullet and numbering
o Using the tab key
o Assigning borders

o Inserting wordart
27 5.4.6 Create a document o Inserting clip art
using drawing tools o Adding in colour
o Using autoshapes
o Using textbox
o Using 3-D style

Creating documents such as:

28-29 5.4.7 Show creativity by o School bulletin
creating a document o Newsletter
o Brochure
o Pamphlet
5.4.8 Work cooperatively in o Programme book
group
Printing out the documents and keep them
5.4.9 Abide by the rules and
in their portfolio
instructions

30 5.5.1 State the usage of mail  Explaining the use of mail merge
5.5 Mail merge merge  Using mail merge to create certificate,
5.5.2 Create a mail merge letters or forms
document  Printing out the mail merge document
5.5.3 Print the document and putting it in their portfolio
Refer to:
PPK “Self Access Learning Module”
Spreadsheet Software

31 6.1 Introduction to 6.1.1 State the usage of  Showing variuos types of spreadsheet
spreadsheet software spreadsheet software
 Showing spreadsheet features

6.2 Starting 6.2.1 Start spreadsheet software
Spreadsheet Software 6.2.2 State the steps of starting
a spreadsheet software
6.2.3 State and identify features
in spreadsheet application and
demonstrate understanding of
user interface
6.2.4 State the main toolbars in
spreadsheet software:
- standard bar
-formatting bar
-formula bar
-chart bar
6.2.4 List icons in Standard,
Formatting, Formula and Chart
Toolbars
6.2.5 State the functions of
icons in the Standard,
Formatting, Formula and Chart
Toolbars
32-33 MOCK UP 3 FORM 1
34 MID TERM SECOND TERM HOLIDAYS
35-36 6.3 Create 6.3.1 Create a new worksheet
Spreadsheet by using spreadsheet software
6.3.2 Set “Page Setup”
6.3.3 Key in data into
worksheet
6.3.4 Save worksheet
6.3.5 Print worksheet
6.3.6 Close workbook and exit
spreadsheet software
37-38 6.3.7 Using formulae in
worksheet
-Sum
-Average
-Grading (lookup, Vlookup)
-Percentage
-Ranking
6.3.8 Insert a chart in
worksheet
 Explaining the basic elements of
worksheet (cell,column and row )
 Demonstrating how to start a
spreadsheet software and explaining the
user interface
 Starting spreadsheet software and
exploring the user interface
 Discussing the toolbar in MS Excel
 Labelling each icon in the hand out
given
 Explaining the functions of the icons
in the Standard, Formatting, Formula and
Chart Toolbars
Carrying out hands-on activities on following
skills:
 Creating a new worksheet
 Setting page setup
 Entering data
 Saving worksheet
 Closing workbook
 Opening existing worksheet
 Cutting and pasting data
 Adjusting rows and column
 Inserting rows and column
 Printing worksheet
- normal printing
- area printing
 Entering data
 Using formulae :
sum,average,grading,
(lokup,Vlookup),percentage, ranking
 Using currency format
 Inserting table
 Creating charts
 Changing chart types and properties
 Deleting charts
 Previewing charts
 Printing charts
  Saving charts

39 6.4 Edit Spreadsheet 6.4.1 Identify a file and its  Opening existing file
location  Creating multiple worksheet
 Moving or copying sheet
6.4.2 Open the file  Renaming/deleting worksheet
 Changing the font size/type/style
6.4.3 Identify and use editing  Aligning text
tools to edit worksheet  Formatting cell

Refer to :
PPK “Self Access Learning”
-Spreadsheet Module

Presentation Software

40 7.1 Concept of 7.1.1 State the concept of  Explaining the concept of multimedia
Multimedia Multimedia

7.2 Steps in 7.2.1 State the steps in  Explaining the steps in multimedia
Multimedia Multimedia development development
Development  Analysis
 Design (storyboard)
 Implementation
 Testing
 Evaluation
 Publishing

7.3 Introduction to 7.3.1 State the usage of
presentation presentation software
software
7.4 Starting 7.4.1 Start presentation
Presentation software
Software 7.4.2 State the steps of starting
presentation software
7.4.3 State and identify features
in the presentation software ad
demonstrate understanding of
user interface
 Explaining the usage of presentation
software and showing samples of
presentation
 Demonstrating how to start a
presentation software and explaining the
user interface
 Start the presentation software nd
exploring the user interface

7.4.4 State the main toolbars in

the presentation software
 Discussing the toolbars in MS Power
 Standard bar Point
 Formatting bar
 Drawing bar
 Tasl Pane bar
 Slide design
 Slide layout

7.4.5 List icons in the Standard,
Formatting, Drawing
and Task Pane toolbars  Labelling each icon in the handout
given
7.4.6 State the function of icons
in the Standard,
Formatting, Drawing
and Task Pane toolbars Explain the function of icons in the Standard,
Formatting, Drawing and Task Pane toolbars
41 7.5 Creating 7.5.1 Create a blank slide
Presentation presentation using
slide layout:
-enter text
-insert picture
7.5.2 Save the presentation
7.5.3 Close and exit the
presentation
7.5.4 Open existing
presentation
7.5.5 Run the slide show
7.5.6 Print the presentation
42 7.6 Editing 7.6.1 Create presentation using
Presentation blank layout
 Insert Text Box
 Insert WordArt
 Insert picures
 Insert movie and sound
7.6.2 Modify text
7.6.3 Apply colour
background
7.6.4 Insert new slides using
effects below:
-custom animation
-slide transitions
7.6.5 Apply slides design
7.6.6 Create hyperlink
7.6.7 Create multimedia
43 presentation including
text, pictures, movie,
sound, animation,
transition and
hyperlink
7.6.8 Demonstrate cooperation
and accountability
44-46 END YEAR EXAMINATION
Carrying out hands-on activities:
 Entering text
 Inserting picture
 Saving presentation
 Closing presentation
 Opening existing presentation
 Running slide show
 Printing presentation
- slides
- handouts
Carrying out hands-out activities:
 Creating slide presentation
 Inserting Text Box
 Inserting WordArt
 Inserting picture
 Inserting movie and sound
 Modifying text
 Applying colour background
 Inserting new slide
 Adding effect
 Applying slide design
 Using hyperlink
-Action button
-Hyperlink text
 Producing and presenting a simple
multimedia presentation
Refer to:
PPK “Self Access Learning Module”