ICT LITERACY FOR SECONDARY SCHOOL ( ICTL )

SCHEME OF WORK 2011

FORM 1

1.

COMPUTER LAB MANAGEMENT

WEEK

LEARNING AREA
1.

1
3-7 Jan

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Computer Lab Regulations

1.1

Computer Lab Rules

1.1.1

List computer lab rules.

Showing and explaining computer lab rules in the

computer lab

1.2

User

1.2.1

Practice computer lab rules.

Reporting on observation of practical lab rules using

worksheets

1.3

Equipment

1.3.1

Handle equipment responsibly.

Explaining procedures for responsible care of equipment

Discussing and listing appropriate ways of handling

equipment

State the importance of data and user

Explaining the importance of password and usernames

State the Organisation Chart of a computer

Showing and explaining the Organisation chart

State the responsibilities of a computer lab

coordinator.
Adhere to the timetable.

Using the computer lab according to the allocated time

Identify types of log books.

Showing samples of log books

- Computer Log Book

1.4

Data and User Security

1.4.1
security.

2.
2
10-14 Jan

Lab Organisation
2.1

Organisation Chart

2.1.1
lab.
2.1.2
2.1.3

3
17-21 Jan

SUGGESTED LEARNING ACTIVITIES

2.2
2.3

Computer Lab Timetable

Log Book

2.2.1

Identify the Computer Lab Coordinator.

List usage of a log book.

- Computer Lab Log Book

(refer Appendix L)

Practise responsible use of computers.

Sign in and sign out log book

Sign in when they use the computer

Ethics in Using Computer

4
24-28 Jan

3.1

3.2

2.

Copyright

Unethical Use of Computers

3.1.1

State the ethics of computer usage.

Explaining the ethics of computer usage

3.1.2

Define the meaning of copyright.

Explaining the meaning of copyright

3.1.3

State the effects of copyright violation.

Discussing in groups the effects of copyright violation

3.2.1

List out various unethical use of computers.

Conducting discussion on the misuse of computers

3.2.2

State the effects of unethical use of computers.

In pairs, pupils browse the Internet to locate information

on the misuse of computer

COMPUTER HARDWARE
WEEK

LEARNING AREA
1.

5
31 Jan 4 Feb

LEARNING OUTCOMES

SUGGESTED LEARNING ACTIVITIES

Introduction to Computers
1.1

Evolution of the Computer

1.1.1

State the generations of computers together with

the respective processors used.

1.1.2

Explain the generations of computers together with

the respective processors used.

Explaining the evolution of the computer from the

vacuum tube to the fifth generation and showing the
respective processors used
Matching the types of processors used with the
respective generations of computers in a worksheet to
be kept in the portfolio
Gathering information on the evolution of computers
and presenting the information in groups

1.2

2.
6
7-11 Feb

Types of Computers

Computer Parts & Components

2.2

Identify the types of computers:

Supercomputer
Mainframe
Mini Computer
Micro Computer
Work Station

1.2.2

Define different types of computer.

Gathering information on the types of computer and

presenting the information in groups

2.1.1

Identify main components in the computer system:

Monitor
Keyboard
Speaker
Mouse
System unit
Printer

Showing the main components of the computer system

Labelling the main components of the computer system
in a worksheet to be kept in the portfolio

2.2.1

State the functions of the main components in the

computer system.

Carrying out brainstorming session on the functions of

the main components of the computer system
Writing down the functions and keeping the sheet in
the portfolio

1.2.1

Overview of the Computer

System

2.2.2

7
14-18 Feb

Explain briefly the data processing cycle of a

computer system:
Input
Process
Output
Storage

Introducing various types of computers using a

PowerPoint presentation.
Labelling a flow chart of the types of computer in a
worksheet to be kept in the portfolio

Drawing and explain the data processing

cycle of the computer system on a paper and to be kept
in the portfolio.
Input Process Output
Storage

8
21-25 Feb

2.3

System Unit

2.3.1

Identify the components of a system unit:

Input/Output port (I/O port)
Reset button
CDROM drive
Floppy drive
Hard disk drive

Introducing the components of a system unit

Labelling the different components of a system unit in a
worksheet to be kept in the portfolio
Showing a system unit to the class

2.3.2

State the functions of the main components of a

system unit.

2.3.3

State the functions of CPU, RAM, ROM and

expansion slots found on the motherboard.

9
28 Feb-4 Mac

2.3

Peripherals

Explaining the functions of the component of a system

unit such as I/O, Reset button, CDROM drive, floppy
drive, hard disk drive
Writing down the functions of the component off the
system unit and keeping it in the portfolio
Showing a motherboard to pupils
Identify, explain and discuss the functions of CPU,
RAM, ROM and expansion slots found on the
motherboard
Writing the functions of the components in the
worksheets provided and keeping them in the portfolio

2.3.4

Inculcate values of responsibility and cooperation

among the pupils.

Carrying out in pair or group activities

2.3.1

State the definition of peripheral.

Explaining the definition of peripheral

2.3.2

Identify different types of peripherals:

Input devices
Output devices
Storage devices

Showing the different types of peripheral

2.3.3

State examples of different types of peripherals:

Printers
Scanners
LCD projectors
Digital cameras
External CD drives
External storages

Showing the example 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

2.3.4

10
7-11 Mac

Show 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 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

Identify input devices.

Facilitating a session where pupils brainstorm on

various input devices

List input devices.

Showing examples of input devices

Collecting pictures of input devices, label and keep in
the portfolio

State the respective functions of input devices.

Facilitating group discussions on the functions of input

devices

Identify output devices.

Brainstorming on various output devices

List output devices.

Showing examples of output devices

Collecting pictures of output devices, labelling and

keep in the portfolio

Facilitating group discussions on the functions of

output devices

Explain the functions of each peripheral.

UJIAN SETARA 1

11
21-25 Mac

Input Devices

2.4.3

2.5

Output Devices

State the respective functions of

output devices.

12
28 Mac 1
Apr

Identify storage devices.

Brainstorming on the various storage devices

List storage devices.

Collecting pictures of storage devices, labelling and

keeping in the portfolio

State the functions of storage devices.

Facilitating group discussions on the functions of

storage devices

Explaining the differences between primary and

secondary storage devices
Categorizing the two storage devices

State the units for data measurement:

Bit

Byte

Kilobyte

Megabyte

Gigabyte

Explaining the units used for data measurement

Completing a conversion table for units of data

2.6.6

Inculcate values of responsibility, accountability and

cooperation.

Carry out in pair or group activities

3.1.1

Set up the input and output devices correctly.

Storage Devices

2.6.3

2.6.4

13
4-8 Apr

14
11-15 Apr

3.

Identify differences between primary and secondary

storage devices.

Basic Maintenance
3.1

3.2

Handling Input and Output

Devices

Computer Settings

o
o
o
o
3.1.2

Inculcate values of responsibility in handling

hardware.

3.2.1

Customize settings for:

Display
Mouse
Sound

Setup the input and output devices:

Monitor
Keyboard
Mouse
Speaker

Demonstrating how to customize settings for display,

mouse and sound

Carry out hands-on activities

3.2.2

4.
15
18 22 Apr

Customize settings for:

Date and time
Regional and language options

Demonstrating how to customize settings for date and

time, language and regional options

Carry out hands-on activities according to instructions

Gather information on the current or latest

development of hardware technology.

Gathering information/carrying out research on the

current or latest development of hardware technology
Write report of the document
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

Technology Development
4.1

Current Development of
Hardware Technology

4.1.1

3.

COMPUTER SOFTWARE
WEEK
16
25-29 Apr

LEARNING AREA
1.

SUGGESTED LEARNING ACTIVITIES

Introduction to Computer Software

2.
17
2-6 Mei

LEARNING OUTCOMES

1.1

Definition

1.1.1

State the definition of software.

Explaining the definition of software

1.2

Usage

1.2.1

State the usage of software.

Facilitating pupils discussion on the use of software

1.3

Types of Software

1.3.1

List different types of software:

Operating Systems
Utility Programmes
Application Software

Discussing types of software

2.1.1

Define the operating system.

Discussing types and functions of operating system

2.1.2

State the functions of operating system.

Showing examples for different types of software

Operating System (OS)

2.1

Introduction to Operating
System (OS)

 Showing the difference between DOS and Windows

display
Starting and shutting down the computer

3.
18
9-12 Mei

2.2

OS Interface Environment

2.2.1

State the characteristics of OS environment based

Graphical User Interface (GUI).

2.3

File Management

2.3.1

Manage folders and subfolders:

Create folders
Rename folders
Move files

Exploring the Windows environment

Creating folders and subfolders

Renaming files and folders

Moving files and folders

Copying files and folders

Deleting files and folders

Utility Software
3.1

3.2

OS Based Utility

Non-OS based Utility

3.1.1

Run scan disk on the computer.

3.1.2

Defrag the hard disk.

3.2.1

Scan the computer for viruses.

3.2.2

19
13-20 Mei

PEPERIKSAAN PERTENGAHAN
TAHUN

20
23-27 Mei

PEPERIKSAAN PERTENGAHAN
TAHUN

Compress and decompress files.

Running scan disk and defragging the hard disk

Scanning for viruses

Updating virus definitions

(used an existing antivirus suplied to the school or
downloded freeware antivirus)

Compressing and decompressing files

21
13-17 Mei

4.

Application Software
4.1

4.2

Introduction to Application
Software

Installing and Uninstalling

Application Software

Identify types of application software:

Word processing
Spreadsheet
Presentation
Database
Programming

Discussing types of application software

Show examples of application software

4.2.1

Install a software.

4.2.2

Uninstall or remove a software.

Demonstrating installation and removing an

application software

4.1.1

22
20-24 Jun

5.

Uninstalling or removing an application software

Show various types of word processing software

Discussing the usage of word processing

Showing documents which have been produced

by word processing software, such as letters,
essays and minutes of meetings

Word Processing Software

5.1

5.2

23
27 Jun 1 July

Installing a simple application software

Introduction to Word
Processing Software

Starting Word Processing

Software

5.1.1

State the usage of word processing.

5.2.1

Start a word processing software.

5.2.2

State the steps of starting a word processing

software.

Demonstrating how to start word processing software

and explaining the user interface

Starting word processing software and exploring the

user interface

Discussing the toolbars in MS Word

5.2.3

State and identify features in a word processing

software and demonstrate understanding of user
interface.

5.2.4

State the main toolbars in word processing

software:
Standard bar
Formatting bar
Drawing bar

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5.3

Creating Document

5.2.5

List icons in the Standard, Formatting

and Drawing Toolbars.

Labelling each icon on the handouts given

5.2.6

State the functions of icons in the

Standard, Formatting and Drawing
Toolbars

Explaining the function of icons in Standard,

Formatting and Drawing Toolbars

5.3.1

Create a new document by using word processing

software.

5.3.2

Set Page Setup.

5.3.3

Key in data into the new document.

Carrying out hands-on activities on following

skills:
o
Setting Page Setup
o
Keying in data
o
Saving document
o
Closing document

5.3.4

Save the new document with a new file name.

5.3.5

Exit file.

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.

5.4.4

Create a document with table and column.

Carrying out hands-on activities on following

skills:
o
Opening existing document
o
Cutting and pasting text
o
Copying and pasting
o
Changing font - size/ type/ style
o
Aligning text
o
Change case
o
Typing correction - delete/ insert/ backspace
o
Allocating line spacing
o Setting column
o Using Drop Cap
o Inserting header and footer
o Inserting page number
o Inserting graphics
o Indenting

4-8 July

25
11-15 July

5.4

Editing Document

10

26
18-22 July

UJIAN SETARA 2

27
25-29 July

28
1-5 August

29
8-12 August

5.5

Mail Merge

5.4.5

Print document.

Printing document
o
Inserting table
o
Inserting bullet and numbering
o
Using the tab key
o
Assigning borders

5.4.6

Create a document using Drawing Tools.

Inserting WordArt
o
Inserting Clip Art
o
Adding in colour
o
Using AutoShapes
o
Using Text Box
o
Using 3-D Style

5.4.7

Show creativity by creating a document.

5.4.8

Work cooperatively in groups.

5.4.9

Abide by the rules and instructions.

5.5.1

State the usage of mail merge.

Explaining the use of mail merge

5.5.2

Create a mail merge document.

Using mail merge to create certificates, letters or forms

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

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5.5.3

Print the document.

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
30
15-19 August

UJIAN SETARA 3

31
22-26 August

ASSESSMENT TOPIC 1 ( COMPUTER LAB MANAGEMENT )

32
5-9 Sept

ASSESSMENT TOPIC 1 ( COMPUTER LAB MANAGEMENT )

33
12-15 Sept

ASSESSMENT TOPIC 2 ( COMPUTER HARDWARE )

34
19-23 Sept

ASSESSMENT TOPIC 2 ( COMPUTER HARDWARE )

35
26-30 Sept

ASSESSMENT TOPIC 3 ( COMPUTER SOFTWARE )

36
3-7 Oct

ASSESSMENT TOPIC 3 ( COMPUTER SOFTWARE )

37
10-14 Oct

REVISION

12

38
17-21 Oct

PEPERIKSAAN AKHIR TAHUN TINGKATAN SATU

39
24-28 Oct

PEPERIKSAAN AKHIR TAHUN TINGKATAN SATU

40
31 Oct 4
Nov

PEPERIKSAAN AKHIR TAHUN TINGKATAN SATU

41
7-11 Nov

ICTL ASSESSMENT (PORTFOLIOS) TOPIC 1, TOPIC 2, TOPIC 3

42
14-18 Nov

ICTL ASSESSMENT (PORTFOLIOS) TOPIC 1, TOPIC 2, TOPIC 3

REINFORCEMENT OF FORM ONE SYLLABUS OVERVIEW OF FORM TWO SYLLABUS RECAPULITATION

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