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Weeks 1 Theme COMPUTER LAB MANAGEMENT Learning Area 1. Computer Lab Regulations 1. Computer Lab Rules 1 1. User 2 1. Equipment 3 1. Data and User Security 4 2. Lab Organization 2. Organization Chart 1 Learning Outcomes 1.1. 1 1.2. 1 1.3. 1 1.4. 1 2.1. 1 2.1. 2 2.1. 3 2.2. 1 2.3. 1 2.3. 2 2.3. 3 3.1. List computer lab rules Practice computer lab rules Handle equipment responsibly State the importance of data and user security State the organization chart of computer lab Identify the Computer Lab Coordinator State the responsibility of a computer lab coordinator Adhere to the timetable Identify types of log books List usage of logbook Practice responsible use of computers
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Define the meaning of copyright State the effects of copyright violation List out various unethical use of computers State the effects of unethical use of computers State the generations of computers together with the respective processors used. Explain the generations of computers together with the respective processors used. Identify the types of computers: Supercomputer, Mainframe, Mini Computer, Micro Computer, Work Station Define different types of computer. Identify main components in the computer system: monitor, keyboard, speaker, mouse, system unit, printer State the functions of the main components in the computer system. Explain briefly the data processing cycle of a computer system: input, process, output, storage Identify the components of a system unit: Input/Output port (I/O port) Reset button CDROM drive Floppy drive Hard disk drive 2
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COMPUTER HARDWARE
Types of Computers
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System Unit
State the functions of the main components of a system unit. State the functions of CPU, RAM, ROM and expansion slots found on the motherboard. Inculcate values of responsibility and cooperation among the pupils. State the definition of peripheral. Identify different types of peripherals: Input devices Output devices Storage devices State examples of different types of peripherals: Printers Scanners LCD projectors Digital cameras External CD drives External storages Explain the functions of each peripheral. Identify input devices. List input devices. State the respective functions of input devices. Identify output devices. List output devices. 3
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Output Devices
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Storage Devices
State the respective functions of output devices. 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 Byte Kilobyte Megabyte Gigabyte Inculcate values of responsibility, accountability and cooperation.
2.6. 6 8-10 COMPUTER HARDWARE 3. Basic Maintenance 3. Handling Input and Output 1 Devices 3. 2 Computer Settings
Set up the input and output devices correctly. Inculcate values of responsibility in handling hardware. Customize settings for: Display Mouse Sound Customize settings for: Date and time 4
Regional and language options 4. Technology Development 4. Current Development of 1 Hardware Technology 11-13 COMPUTER SOFTWARE 1. Introduction to Computer Software 1. Definition 1 1. Usage 2 1. Types of Software 3 4.1. 1 Gather information on the current or latest development of hardware technology.
State the definition of software. State the usage of software. List different types of software: Operating Systems Utility Programmes Application Software Define the operating system. State the functions of operating system. State the characteristics of OS environment based Graphical User Interface (GUI). Manage folders and subfolders: Create folders Rename folders Move files Run scan disk on the computer.
File Management
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COMPUTER SOFTWARE
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Defrag the hard disk. Scan the computer for viruses. Compress and decompress files.
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Identify types of application software: Word processing Spreadsheet Presentation Database Programming Install a software. Uninstall or remove a software. State the usage of word processing.
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COMPUTER SOFTWARE
5. Word Processing Software 5. Introduction to Word 1 Processing Software 5. 2 Starting Word Processing Software
Start a word processing software. State the steps of starting a word processing software. State and identify features in a word processing software and demonstrate understanding of user interface. State the main toolbars in word processing software: Standard bar Formatting bar 6
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Creating Document
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Drawing bar List icons in the Standard, Formatting and Drawing Toolbars. State the functions of icons in the Standard, Formatting and Drawing Toolbars 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. Identify file and its location. Open the file. Identify and use editing tools to edit document. Create a document with table and column. Print document. Create a document using Drawing Tools. Show creativity by creating a document. Work cooperatively in groups. Abide by the rules and instructions. 7
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Editing Document
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Mail Merge
9 5.5. 1 5.5. 2 5.5. 3 27-35 COMPUTER SOFTWARE 7. Presentation Software 7. Concept of Multimedia 1 7. 2 Steps in Multimedia Development 7.1. 1 7.2. 1 State the usage of mail merge. Create a mail merge document. Print the document. State the concept of Multimedia. State the steps in multimedia development: Analysis Design (Storyboard) Implementation Testing Evaluation Publishing State the usage of presentation software.
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Start presentation software. State the steps of starting presentation software. State and identify features in the presentation software and demonstrate understanding of user interface. State the main toolbars in the presentation software: Standard bar Formatting bar 8
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Creating Presentation
Drawing bar Task Pane bar Slide design Slide layout List icons in the Standard, Formatting, Drawing and Task Pane toolbars. State the function of icons in the Standard, Formatting, Drawing and Task Pane toolbars. Create a blank slide presentation using slide layout: Enter text Insert picture Save the presentation. Close and exit the presentation. Open existing presentation. Run the slide show. Print the presentation. Create presentation using blank layout: Insert Text Box Insert WordArt Insert pictures Insert movie and sound Modify text. Apply colour background. Insert new slides using effects below: 9
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Editing Presentation
Custom animation Slide transitions Apply slides design. Create hyperlink. Create multimedia presentation including text, pictures, movie, sound, animation, transition and hyperlink. Demonstrate cooperation and accountability.
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NETWORKS AND 3. The Website 3. Introduction to Website THE INTERNET 1 3. 2 Developing a Website
Define website. List web design software. Create a website. Register with a web server. Upload web pages.
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