| Form | Chapter | SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES | CONTENT | Link/Handout |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 1.1 Demonstrate correct body posture when using computers. | Ergonomics (body posture); | https://islandclass.wordpress.com/2018/05/17/ergonomics/ https://islandclass.org/2021/09/21/ergonomics-accessing-content-on-21st-century-ict/ |
| 1 | 2 | 1.2 Identify possible health hazards associated with computers and computer-related devices. | Possible health hazards associated with long-term exposure to ICT tools: Including: impaired vision, back- ache, wrist pain, carpel tunnel syndrome, repetitive strain injury, headache, computer addiction, radiation from mobile phones, hearing loss from excessive volume; | https://islandclass.wordpress.com/2018/10/01/computer-hazards/ |
| 1 | 3 | 1.3 Demonstrate health and safety practices while using ICT tools | Safe practices for use of Computer-based devices including: computers, mobile phones; radiation; electric shock. | See Book chapter, C03 |
| 1 | 4 | 2.1 Explain the difference among Information Technology (IT), Information and Computer Technology (ICT) and Computer Science | Distinction among – Information Technology (IT), Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and Computer Science; | https://islandclass.wordpress.com/2018/06/12/computing-disciplines/ |
| 1 | 5 | 2.2 Explain the functions of the main components of a basic computer system | Input; Output; Processing; Storage | https://islandclass.org/2018/06/12/the-functions-of-the-main-components-of-a-computer-system/ https://islandclass.org/2018/09/25/data-and-information/ Optional: https://islandclass.org/2018/09/13/what-is-hardware/ |
| 1 | 6 | 2.3 Discuss the reasons why computers are so useful and important in the world today | Speed; Reliability; Accuracy; Consistency; Storage Capacity; Cost-effectiveness; Convenience. | See Handout C06 |
| 1 | 7 | 2.4 State various methods of caring for computers | Adverse temperatures; blocked vents; Dust; Liquids; Magnetic fields; Shutting down; Unplugging when not in use; Cleaning screen, keyboard; Battery charging cycles; Repetitive use of certain keys; | https://islandclass.org/2019/02/11/physical-care-for-computer-systems/ |
| 1 | 8 | 2.5 Compare various types of computers | Supercomputers; Mainframes; Servers; Personal computers; Mobile computers, Mobile devices; Embedded systems; Size; Processing speeds; Storage capability; Use. | https://islandclass.org/2021/10/12/categories-of-computers-introduction-discussion/ https://islandclass.wordpress.com/2018/06/12/comparison-of-computer-systems/ https://islandclass.org/2018/06/12/comparison-of-computer-systems/ https://islandclass.org/2020/09/21/videos-categories-of-computers/ |
| 1 | 9 | 2.6 Distinguish among types of software | Definition of software. Operating system vs application software; Examples of each type. | https://islandclass.wordpress.com/2018/04/19/what-is-software/ https://islandclass.wordpress.com/2018/04/26/categories-of-software/ |
| 1 | 10 | 2.7 Practise keyboarding techniques | Qwerty keyboard as input device; Keyboarding application software such as ‘Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing’; Proper finger placement. | Layouts(Optional Set Induction Mateerial): https://islandclass.wordpress.com/2018/04/30/keyboards-and-keyboard-layout https://islandclass.wordpress.com/2018/05/01/typing-using-a-qwerty-keyboard/ Offline Application Practical: https://islandclass.wordpress.com/2018/05/01/typing-practical-exercise/ Online Application Practical: https://islandclass.org/2021/01/13/introduction-to-typing-live-class/ |
| 1 | 11 | 2.8 Demonstrate file management operations | Creation and naming of files, folders and sub-folders; Deletion of folders; Restoration of folders; Renaming folders; Placing files into specific folders. | https://islandclass.org/2018/09/19/file-management/ |
| 1 | 12 | 2.9 Perform routine computer maintenance tasks | Formatting; anti-virus program; Virus scan; program updates; software updates; Back-up; Disc clean; Defragmentation of hard drive | https://islandclass.org/2018/09/19/data-and-software-maintenance/ |
| 1 | 13 | 3.0 Select appropriate media to backup and restore data | Importance of secondary storage; Definition of the term backup; Reasons for backing up; Storage media: CD, DVD, Blu-Ray Disk, external hard disk, USB, flash memory; Cloud storage. | See Book chapter, C12 |
| 1 | 14 | Word Processing 3.1 Create a simple document using a word processor and perform basic format and file operations | Creation of a Word document; Block; Cut; Undo; Redo, Copy; Paste; Save; Close; Open; Print file | See book Chapter 14 , C14 |
| 1 | 15 | 3.2. Manipulate font functions in a word processing document. | Bold; Italicize; Underline; Font type; Font size; Font colour; Text highlight; Subscript, Superscript | https://islandclass.org/2018/10/21/simple-text-formatting/ https://islandclass.org/2018/06/20/justification-word-processing/ |
| 1 | 16 | 3.3 Practice page layout features in a word processing document | Page Size; Page margins; Page orientation; Columns; Page breaks; Sections; Page border | Objectives 3.3 – 3.4 Covered in the handout and 3 links here: See book Chapter 16, C16 Handout https://islandclass.org/2021/02/10/formatting-a-letter-text-tables-layout-tutorial/ https://islandclass.org/2021/02/10/text-and-graphics-page-breaks-and-columns-document-layout https://islandclass.org/2020/09/16/video-word-processing-revision/ |
| 1 | 17 | 3.4 Modify a word processing document utilizing insert functions | Page breaks; Tables; Images; Smart art; Page breaks; Page number; Header; Footer. | Objectives 3.3 – 3.4 Covered in the handout and 3 links here: See book Chapter 16, C16 Handout https://islandclass.org/2021/02/10/formatting-a-letter-text-tables-layout-tutorial/ https://islandclass.org/2021/02/10/text-and-graphics-page-breaks-and-columns-document-layout https://islandclass.org/2020/09/16/video-word-processing-revision/ |
| 1 | 18 | Presentation 3.5 Create a simple presentation. | Creation of a simple presentation: Design; Layout; Insert: Text; Text box; Shape; Image; Chart | Class Instructions on content: https://islandclass.org/2022/02/21/presentation-software-classroom-instructions/ Presentation Software Notes: https://islandclass.wordpress.com/2020/08/20/presentation-software/ Video Series: Using Powerpoint presentation Software https://islandclass.wordpress.com/2020/09/16/video-series-using-powerpoint-presentation-software/ |
| 1 | 19 | 3.6 Apply animation features to a slide show | Manipulate slides: Slide show; Transitions; animation | Video Series: Using Powerpoint presentation Software https://islandclass.wordpress.com/2020/09/16/video-series-using-powerpoint-presentation-software/ |
| 1 | 20 | Drawing 3.7 Experiment with drawing tools | Creation of a simple digital drawing; Save an image ((jpeg, bmp); Images (shapes); Add an image; Format an image (colour, brush, fill, stamps, crop, size, background colour, image resolution, pixel); Add text to an image | |
| 1 | 21 | 4.1 Describe features of the World Wide Web | Features of the World Wide Web; URL and web addresses; hyperlinks; web browsers; Browsing the Internet | https://islandclass.org/2021/01/27/introduction-to-the-internet-www-and-hyperlinks/ https://islandclass.org/2020/11/04/hyperlinks/ |
| 1 | 22 | 4.2 Use search engines to find required information | Definition of search engine; Functions of a search engine Search/find information; Popular search engines | https://islandclass.org/2019/06/25/search-engines/ |
| 1 | 23 | 4.3 Evaluate information obtained from the Internet | Credibility of sources; Relevance; Timeliness; Reliability, Accuracy. | https://islandclass.org/2018/09/26/reliability-of-information-sources/ |
| 1 | 24 | 5.1 Outline the main steps to execute a simple activity. | Step by step instructions to complete a simple activity; Apply step by step instructions for a simple activity. Information gathering; Brainstorming; Identification of resources; Evaluation of pros and cons of multiple solutions; Determining most feasible solution. | Optional In class exercise: https://islandclass.org/2022/09/17/computational-thinking-a-simple-task-optional-class-activity/ https://islandclass.org/2021/05/19/problem-solving-discussion/ |
| 1 | 25 | 5.2 Create shapes using a simple programming tool | Select appropriate tool e.g. Scratch application (offline and online version – http://scratch.mit.edu/ ); Main sections of the Scratch interface (script pane, custom pane, sound pane , stage, block palette, script area); Block (pen and move) Create shape; Format and edit shape | https://islandclass.org/2021/01/13/introduction-to-scratch-programming/ https://islandclass.org/2022/02/25/scratch-drawing-a-square-square-variable-exercise/ (from a later class on looping and repetition) |
| 1 | 26 | 6.1 Demonstrate proper netiquette when using the Internet. 6.2 Explain security issues related to social media and internet usage | Proper netiquette (language, tone, use of capital letters); Protection of digital footprint; Profile settings (use, security); Passwords (strong passwords / frequency to change); Posting your location; Identify theft; Email scams; Online socialising | See book chapter 26, C26 Handout https://islandclass.org/2021/01/20/creating-and-managing-passwords-online/ |
| 1 | 27 | 6.3 Discuss cyberbullying, its impact on students and ways of preventing its occurrence | Meaning of Cyberbullying; Forms of cyberbullying: postings, texting, emails containing inappropriate material and abusive comments about an individual (status, physical characteristics, race, religion or sexual orientation); harassment, threats; Impact on students; Advice to victims of cyberbullying | See Book Handout C27 |
| 1 | 28 | 6.4 Describe legal and ethical issues in relation to usage of software. | Types of software licences: 1. Proprietary 2. Free and Open Source: Beerware Floating licensing Free Freely redistributable Open source Public domain | See Book Ch 28 , Student Copy Handout – “C28 6.4 Software legalaties – student copy” |
| 1 | 29 | 6.5 Discuss the consequences of violation of copyright laws. 6.6 Differentiate among plagiarism, copyright, piracy and hacking | Plagiarism; Copyright laws and violation; Piracy; Hacking | https://islandclass.org/2020/08/20/information-protection-and-misuse/ |
| 2 | 30 | Word Processing 3.8 Create an invitation to a function using a word processor (MS Word) | Paragraph Functions: Align, Justify; Line spacing; Bullets; Numbering; Indentation | See Book Handout , C30 |
| 2 | 31 | 3.9 Adjust a document using advanced features of a word processor | Synonyms; Find/ Replace; Grammar; Spell check | https://islandclass.org/2021/05/11/reviewing-documents-word-processing/ |
| 2 | 32 | Spreadsheets 3.10 Create a simple spreadsheet document | Creation of a worksheet; Open/Close a spreadsheet; Edit contents in a worksheet: cell, cell address, range); Manipulate rows and columns: Insertions/Deletions of rows/columns; Row height and Column Width | https://islandclass.wordpress.com/2020/10/05/spreadsheets-introduction-definition-terminology/ https://islandclass.org/2020/08/20/create-a-simple-spreadsheet/ https://islandclass.org/2021/01/13/introduction-to-spreadsheets-live-excel-demo/ |
| 2 | 33 | 3.11 Apply formulas and functions in a spreadsheet to solve a problem | Arithmetic operations; Formulae: Sum, Average, Min, Max; Copy and paste formulas/cell contents; Numeric data format (number, currency, percentage, date) | https://islandclass.wordpress.com/2021/01/21/inserting-rows-and-columns-formatting-cells-and-formula-revision/ https://islandclass.org/2021/01/27/reviewing-functions-maxminsum-and-introducing-average/ |
| 2 | 34 | 3.12 Perform a sort operation using one criteria | Sort function; Relative and Absolute cell references; | https://islandclass.org/2021/02/02/sorting-information-and-formatting-values/ https://islandclass.org/2021/02/10/absolute-addressing-and-chart-creation-revision-spreadsheets-tutorial/ |
| 2 | 35 | 3.13 Demonstrate data visually by creating appropriate charts using spreadsheet data | Graphs/Charts (chart title, labels of x and y axis) | https://islandclass.org/2021/02/10/absolute-addressing-and-chart-creation-revision-spreadsheets-tutorial/ Assignments/coursework: https://islandclass.org/2021/03/04/spreadsheet-course-work-solution/ https://islandclass.org/2022/02/10/spreadsheet-assignment-1/ |
| 2 | 36 | Video Creation 3.14 Develop a video production | Creation of a source file(s) using camera, camera phone, video camera, camcorder; Import video: Video clips from files; Adding/ deleting video clips on storyboard; Use of Moviemaker or similar video creation application. | https://islandclass.org/2020/10/13/video-creation-using-source-files-tutorial/ https://islandclass.org/2021/10/24/storyboards-professional-video-creation-part-1/ https://islandclass.org/2021/10/24/the-video-brief-professional-video-creation-part-2/ https://islandclass.org/2021/10/24/the-video-rationale-document-professional-video-creation-part-3/ https://islandclass.org/2021/10/24/the-video-script-professional-video-creation-part-4/ https://islandclass.org/2021/10/24/complex-example-video-brief-rationale-script-professional-video-creation-part-5/ https://islandclass.org/2021/10/24/video-brief-template-with-inline-instructions-professional-video-creation-part-6/ https://islandclass.org/2021/10/24/video-script-template-with-inline-instructions-professional-video-creation-part-7/ |
| 2 | 37 | 3.15 Prepare a video production on a specified topic/ occasion | Video editing: Cut/ join video clips; Add sound/ voice to video; Transition effects; Titles and credits | https://islandclass.org/2020/10/13/video-creation-using-source-files-tutorial/ |
| 2 | 38 | 4.4 Examine areas of inappropriate use of information | The nature and legal and ethical consequences of copyright infringement and plagiarism of information. | https://islandclass.org/2020/08/20/information-protection-and-misuse/ |
| 2 | 39 | 4.5 Discuss the use of SMS texting and instant messaging technologies | SMS and IM as social media; Merits and demerits of SMS texting and instant messaging; Collaboration and team work | https://islandclass.org/2021/02/24/sms-vs-im-on-mobile-phones/ |
| 2 | 40 | 4.6 Setup and use electronic mail | Use of e-mail; e-mail addressing; Setting up an e- mail account; Creating a secure password; Forward, Reply, Copy, Sending to many recipients; Blind CC; Attachments | https://islandclass.org/2018/06/12/email-introduction/ |
| 2 | 41 | 4.7 Assess the use of web logs (blogs) | Definition of blog; Uses (personal web page, online diary); Comments; The use of blogs in education and in socializing. | https://islandclass.org/2021/02/24/blogs-weblog/ |
| 2 | 42 | 4.8 Distinguish between communication using VoIP and traditional land line | Requirements for use: Speakers, microphone, Internet, both parties having the same application. Benefits of using VoIP; Applications that support VoIP eg. Skype, Magic Jack phone service, Tango, Viber | https://islandclass.org/2018/06/06/voip/ |
| 2 | 43 | 4.9 Employ Internet- based tools for collaboration | Wikis; Community of users; Adding/Editing content; Site for shared working; Google drive as a collaborative forum. | https://islandclass.org/2018/04/25/wikis-for-online-collaboration/ |
| 2 | 44 | 5.3 Apply logical thinking skills to find solutions to problems | – Plans to achieve goals (asking What”, “When” and “Why”); Identification of a goal; Possible ways of achieving goals using the information available; Conditions | https://islandclass.org/2018/05/08/introduction-to-computational-thinking/ |
| 2 | 45 | 5.4 Employ computational thinking skills to solve simple problems | Decomposition; Patterns; Abstractions; Algorithms (narrative) | https://islandclass.org/2018/05/25/using-computational-thinking-to-solve-a-math-problem/ https://islandclass.org/2018/06/07/computational-thinking/ |
| 2 | 46 | 5.5 Develop a program to draw a selected image. | Open Scratch (or other application) or use the online version: http://scratch.mit.edu/; Paint new sprite (brush, shape, colours; Duplicate; Control blocks ( Start, Wait) Looks blocks; Switch costume; Sound blocks; Multiple Sprites (coordinate actions); Control blocks; Animation | https://islandclass.org/2022/02/25/scratch-drawing-a-square-square-variable-exercise/ https://islandclass.org/2022/06/03/what-do-these-scratch-programs-draw/ https://islandclass.org/2022/06/03/what-do-these-scratch-programs-draw-solutions/ |
| 2 | 47 | 5.6 List the main steps in an activity for a program. | Event block (start); Activities involving two (2) persons | https://islandclass.org/2023/05/16/cat-crossing-the-street-activities-involving-2-persons/ |
| 2 | 48 | 5.7 Demonstrate an activity in a program. | Sprites (speech, background, switching costumes, names) | See above. |
| 3 | 49 | 2.11 Evaluate the specifications of a computer | Hardware specifications – Processor type, Processor speed; Capacity of RAM, Capacity of hard disk; Types of ports: USB, HDMI Type of ports: USB, HDMI, VGA, Network (RJ45), Fire wire; Audio, Backing store (DVD, CD RW drives) , SD Card readers, Screen Size, Screen Resolution, IDE and SATA interfaces, | https://islandclass.org/2023/02/05/screen-size-and-resolution/ https://islandclass.org/2023/02/05/sd-card-reader/ https://islandclass.org/2022/09/11/hardware-specifications-computer-ports/ https://islandclass.org/2018/09/13/computer-suitability-by-specification/ |
| 3 | 50 | 2.12 Identify possible careers in ICT | Careers in ICT; Including: software engineer, programmer, computer technician, web designer | https://islandclass.org/2019/03/11/careers-in-ict/ See book handouts, C50 |
| 3 | 51 | 4.10 Identify threats to computer data and security | Viruses, malware, spam, anti- virus, firewall | https://islandclass.org/2020/08/20/threats-to-computer-and-data-security/ See book c51 Handout ( this contains research material for students to complete the task in the above post) |
| 3 | 52 | 4.11 Assess various levels of computer crime | Identity theft, credit card fraud, phishing, hacking | See Book, C52 Handout |
| 3 | 53 | 5.8 Develop a narrative solution to a given task | Division of tasks into subtasks; Steps to perform a task | https://islandclass.org/2020/02/10/what-is-an-algorithm-definition/ https://islandclass.org/2020/02/17/the-role-of-algorithms https://islandclass.org/2020/08/21/algorithms-in-narrative-form/ Solution: Narrative Algorithm for Snakes and ladders https://islandclass.org/2022/10/04/solution-narrative-algorithm-for-snakes-and-ladders/ |
| 3 | 54 | 5.9 Interpret flowchart symbols. | Concept of a flowchart; Flowchart symbols: Input/output, decision, processing, start/ stop, arrows. | https://islandclass.org/2020/10/13/flowcharts-representation/ |
| 3 | 55 | 5.10 Use flowchart symbols appropriately to represent an algorithm using a sequential construct. | Program Construct (sequential) | https://islandclass.org/2020/10/13/flowcharts-sequence/ |
| 3 | 56 | 5.11 Use flowchart symbols appropriately to represent an algorithm using a selection construct. | Program Construct (selection) | https://islandclass.org/2020/08/21/the-selection-construct/ https://islandclass.org/2020/11/10/selection-statements-practise-exercises/ https://islandclass.org/2021/10/10/using-multiple-selection-statements-by-example/ |
| 3 | 57 | 5.12 Use flowchart symbols appropriately to represent an algorithm using a looping/repetition construct. | Program Construct (looping/repetition) | https://islandclass.org/2020/08/21/repetition-iteration-constructs/ https://islandclass.org/2022/03/25/finding-the-average-of-5-numbers-using-looping/ https://islandclass.org/2022/06/01/selection-and-iteration-exercise/ |
| 3 | 58 | 5.13 Manipulate sprites using an application | Use suitable application, e.g. Light Bot, Python for Kids, Scratch) Scratch instructions – Changing color, moving a sprite to music, moving a sprite with the keyboard, talking sprites, moving to or gliding to a x / y coordinate,- sprite following the mouse, distraught images, animating a sprite, animate the movement of a sprite, using loops, creating interactive sprites, using variables, using If | https://islandclass.org/2022/01/09/ncse-ict-scratch-programming-manipulating-sprites/ |
| 3 | 59 | 5.14 Develop a simple animated game that coordinates the action of various sprites | Coordinates of the Scratch stage; Loops forever- without conditions; Broadcast; Send and Receive; Motion block; Go to an X and Y location; Points in the direction; Looks block (say); | https://islandclass.org/2022/01/16/ncse-ict-scratch-programming-animating-sprites-using-loops-and-the-broadcast-system/ |
| 3 | 60 | 5.15 Develop a program that accepts input from the keyboard | Sensing block (ask, touching); Help features; Data block (create a variable) Definition of a variable; Variable types (number, string); Assigning values to variables (set); Event block; Operator block (join words ); Mathematical, Relational and Logic Operators ( – >, <, =,-,+, and, or, not); Control block ( if, if..then.. else, repeat..until) | https://islandclass.org/2022/06/02/scratch-selection-sensing-repetition-outputting-results/ https://islandclass.org/2022/01/16/ncse-ict-scratch-programming-creating-interactive-sprites/ https://islandclass.org/2019/05/06/a-simple-game/ |
| 3 | 61 | 5.16 Develop interactive games | Sensing block (timer, reset, touching colours); Sounds | https://islandclass.org/2022/01/16/ncse-ict-scratch-programming-creating-interactive-sprites/ https://islandclass.org/2021/01/20/catch-by-coordinate-scratch-game-assignment/ https://islandclass.org/2022/01/09/catch-by-coordinate-scratch-game-assignment-solution/ (Password is: p@ssw0rd) Group Project: https://islandclass.org/2022/02/11/group-project-create-a-game-in-scratch/ |
| 3 | 62 | Interpret various programming concepts | Programming Concepts Sequence, Looping, Conditions, Variables, Coordination, Arithmetic, relational and logic operators; Test | https://islandclass.org/2022/06/02/scratch-selection-sensing-repetition-outputting-results/ |
| 3______ | 63 | 5.18 Prepare a program for execution | Debugging a program | https://islandclass.org/2021/04/20/debugging/ |
Updates:
2023- 1-29 :
- Added : Optional: https://islandclass.org/2018/09/13/what-is-hardware/ to Chapter 5,
- Added: https://islandclass.org/2022/02/25/scratch-drawing-a-square-square-variable-exercise/ (from a later class on looping and repetition) to Chapter 25
2023-5-16:
Added: Steps for an Activity (https://islandclass.org/2023/05/10/steps-for-an-activity/) to 5.6
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