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Introduction to Personal Computer
- Internal and External Components and Its Peripherals
- Different Types of Personal Computers
- Classification of Computer and Its Parts

Understand the concept and components of Personal Computers.

1. To be able to define the various parts of a Personal Computer
2. Differentiate internal and external components into peripherals and core components
3. Explain the different types of Personal Computers.

1.  End Users
2.  Time Sharing
3.  Multi-Purpose
4.  Computer Peripherals
5.  Head Sets

2

Input Devices
- Definition of Input Devices
- Types of an Input Devices and Its uses.
 
 

Discover the various types of input devices and their functions and application.

1.  Define what an input device is
2. Recognize and understand various input devices
3. Describe the types and its functions.

1.        Devices
2.        Keyboard
3.        Mouse
4.        Qwerty
5.        Scanner

3

Output Devices
- Definition of Output Devices
- Types of an IOutput Devices and Its uses.
 
 

Discover the various types of output devices and their functions and application.

1.  Define what an output device is
2. Recognize and understand various output devices
3. Describe the various output types and their functions.

1.  Computer Monitor
2.  Cathode-Ray Tube
3.  Light Emitting Diode
4.  Plasma Panel
5.   Pixel

4

Processing Devices
- Definition of Processing Devices
- Types of an Processing Devices and Its uses.
 
 

Recognize and Understand the concepts of Processing Devices and their types.

"1.  Define what a processing device is
2. Recognize, classify and understand various processing devices
3. Describe the function of various processing device

1.  Central Processing System
2.  Read Only Memory
3.  Random Access Memory
4.  Program
5.   Processor

5

Storage Devices
- Definition of Storage Devices
- Types of Storage Devices and Its uses.
 
 

List and recognize the concepts of Storage Devices and Its types.

1. Explain the definition of Storage Devices.
2. Differentiate between hard disk and other storage Devices.
3. Determine the types of Storage Devices and its functions.

1.  Primary Storage
2.  Secondary Storage
3.  Cache
4.   Hard disk

6

Devices Review
- Concepts of Input/Output Devices
- Concepts of Storage and Process Devices
 Latest Trends of Computer Devices

Recognize and identify the Computer Devices

1. Describe the concepts of the I/O Devices.
2. Determine some basic types and parts of I/O Devices and describe the concept of storage and processing devices.
3. Explain the key factors of all the devices and determine all the latest trends of all the given devices.

1.  Peripheral
2.  Input
3.  Output
4.  Process
5.   Modem

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Devices Review
- Concepts of Input/Output Devices
- Concepts of Storage and Process Devices
 Latest Trends of Computer Devices

Recognize and identify the Computer Devices

1. Describe the concepts of the I/O Devices.

2. Determine some basic types and parts of I/O Devices and describe the concept of storage and processing devices.

3. Explain the key factors of all the devices and determine all the latest trends of all the given devices.

1.  Peripheral
2.  Input
3.  Output
4.  Process
5.   Modem

7

Software Types
- Computer Software and Its Characteristics
- Qualities and Features of Software
 -Types of Computer Software Available in Market

Define and describe software and its types.

1.  Define the Software definition and its characteristics.

2. Determine the types of software in accordance to their qualities and features

3. Differentiate the features of latest software available in the market.

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Moral Issues
- The Internet and freedom of speech
- Confidential Data
 -The Internet and Crime
 - Computerization of retail
- Other ICT related Issues

Identify and recognize some computer moral issues.

1. Discuss the ICT moral issues and its classifications.
2. Determine some alarming moral issues related to ICT.
3. Interpret other moral and social issues related to ICT.

1. Anti Virus
2.  File Sharing
3.  Phishing
4.  Websites
5.   Back-up

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Laws and Protection
- Computer Ethical Laws
- Computers and the Laws
 -Computer Misuse Act
 - Copyright, Design and Patent Acts

Define and identify some common ethical laws and protection related to Computer issues and mechanism.

1.  Define  Computer ethical laws.
2. Determine some computer misuse Act.
3. Determine law and ethics with regards to copyright, design and patent Act.

10-11

Laws and Protection
 
 

Define and identify some common ethical laws and protection related to Computer issues and mechanism.

1.  Classifying the principles of data protection Acts.
2. Explain tips and protection mechanism how to safeguard your computer against physical theft and loss.

1. Password Protect
2.  Protection
3.  Personal Details
4.  Publish
5.   Data Protection Act

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Assessment

Unit Assessment

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What is a network

- Explain what a computer network is

- Identify the definition of a computer network
- Explain what we use a computer network for
- Understand which devices are used in a network

2

Network Hardware

- Identify the purpose of network devices

- Identify common network devices
- Explain the function of each device
- Differentiate between the role of each device

3

Network Hardware

- Identify the purpose of network devices

- Identify common network devices
- Explain the function of each device
- Differentiate between the role of each device

4

Wired V Wireless

- Analyse the key differences between wired and wireless connections

- Compare the different connection mediums
- Explain the key differences between using a wired and wireless connection
- Justify why WIFI or a wired connection should be used.

5

Network Topologies

- Compare and contrast the different network topologies

- Identify the different network topologies
- Explain the advantages a disadvantages of each topology
- Justify why one topology should be used over another

6

Network Types

- Differentiate between different network types and where they are used

- Identify the different types of network
- Explain how the size of a network impacts the type of network implemented
- Justify why organizations may implement different types of networks

7

Protocols

- Expound where different protocols fit into networks

- Identify the names of different network protocols
- Explain briefly how each protocol works
- Demonstrate where the protocol would fit into a network

8

The Internet

- Identify what the internet is and how it impacts our lives

- Identify what the internet is
- Explain different uses for the internet
- Compare which jobs are now lost and created because of the internet

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Review

Evaluation and Topics Review

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Review on advantage and disadvantage of different network topologies (Ring, Bus, Star, Mesh, etc.), and identifying components or parts on a network,  online safety, and internal and external computer hardware parts, etc.

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Introduction: Flat Files vs Relational DBs & their uses

To develop an understanding of databases

1. Describe what a database is
2. Identify different types of database
3. Evaluate the use of databases in the real-world

flat file, relational, database, computerized, paper based

2

Data Types

To understand the use of data types in a database

1. Understand we can search for information quickly in computer databases
2. Identify different data types and use them correctly
3. Evaluate the advantages of a computerized database

data types, currency, scientific, integer, boolean, text, yes/no, date/time

3

Introduction to Microsoft Access:

To develop practical skills in database creation

1. Identify key database terms and why we use computerized databases
2. Create a database using fields & datatypes
3. Create a database with validation

table, create a database, import

4

Creating DBs, Importing & Tables

1. Creating database tables

2. Create a database using fields & datatypes
3. Create a database with validation

table, create a database, import

5

Forms

Understand how to create database forms for data entry

1.Identify what a database form is and why we use them
2.Be able to create and re-design a database form
3.Review the use of database forms to insert/change data in a database

6

Queries

Develop the use of queries & search skills in databases

1.Recognise that searching a computerized database is faster than by paper
2.Be able to perform simple database searches
3.Use operators to enable complex database searches

7

Reports

Understand how to create database reports

1.Explain why we use database reports
2.Be able to create and modify the design of a database report
3.Evaluate the use of reports in real life situations

report, sorting, ascending, descending

8

Relationships

Develop an understanding of relationships in a database

1. Be able to describe what a relational database is and why we use them
2. Create a database with two linked table tables
3. Test the relationship by creating queries and reports

relationship, link, one to many, many to many, relational

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Practical uses

To implement all learned database skills in a practical solution

1. Be able to create a database with tables, fields and records
2. Develop a database form, a simple query and a report
3. Extend the database by creating complex queries

all previous vocabulary

10

Evaluation & Topic Review

Review database theory concepts

1. Review any topics that they struggled with in previous lessons. T will decide on the most appropriate topic for this lesson

all previous vocabulary

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Assessment (theory/practical?)

To complete the database assessment

1. Complete a theory and practical exam that covers both lessons in this week

Assessment

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Assessment (theory/practical?)

To complete the database assessment

1. Complete a theory and practical exam that covers both lessons in this week

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Introduction to App Inventor

- Identify what app inventor is and its key features

1. Understand how to login using a google account
2. Identify the key items in design view
3. Explain how to find blocks in block view

App Inventor, Design View, Blocks View

2

Design View

- Identify the key parts of design view

1. Explain the key components in the palette
2. Apply some components to a draft design
3. Experiment with the properties of key components

Design View, Palette, Design Viewer, Components, Media, Properties

3

Blocks View

- Identify the key parts of blocks view

1. Explain the key block categories
2. Apply blocks to a particular component
3. Build a simple program using basic blocks

Blocks View, Blocks Viewer, Blocks Viewer

4

Simple Application

- Create a simple application

1. Recall the key components
2. Demonstrate how to design a simple application
3. Sequence blocks of code

Blocks View, Designer View, Blocks Viewer, Palette,
Control, Math, Logic, Text, List, colours blocks,
Properties, Media, components

5

Application Enhancement

- Enhance a mobile application

1. Identify improvements to an application
2. Modify a simple application
3. Debug & test a simple application

Blocks View, Designer View, Blocks Viewer, Palette,
Control, Math, Logic, Text, List, colours blocks,
Properties, Media, components

6

Procedures

- Use advanced blocks within an application

1. Understand what if statements are
2. Explain what a while loop is
3. Apply a procedure to your application

Procedure blocks, If statements, While loops

7

Variables

- Use advanced blocks within an application

1. Define a variable
2. Apply a variable to an application
3. Create your own variable

Procedure blocks, Variable blocks, If statements, While loops

8

Project Design

- Design an application for a specific purpose

1. Identify the purpose of your application
2. Create draft design storyboards for you application
3. Implement consistent design features into your draft design

App Inventor, Blocks View, Designer View, Blocks Viewer,
Palette, Control, Math, Logic, Text, List, colours
blocks, Properties, Media, components

9

Project Construction

- Create an application for a specific purpose

1. Select suitable components to use in your application
2. Organize the layout of the app
3. Experiment with component properties

App Inventor, Blocks View, Designer View, Blocks
Viewer, Palette, Control, Math, Logic, Text, List,
colours blocks, Properties, Media, components

10

Project Construction

- Create an application for a specific purpose

1. Identify the blocks you need to build your application
2. Create code constructs to your components
3. Enhance the function of the application

App Inventor, Blocks View, Designer View, Blocks Viewer, Palette, Control, Math, Logic, Text, List, colours blocks, Properties, Media, components

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Project Feedback

- Give constructive feedback of a specific app

1. Identify what specific feedback is
2. Evaluate a peer’s application
3. Critique the design of a classmates application

App Inventor, Blocks View, Designer View, Blocks
Viewer, Palette, Control, Math, Logic, Text,
List, colours blocks, Properties, Media, components

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Project Improvements

- Implement enhancements to your application

1. Understand the importance of debugging/ enhancing
2. Test the application
3. Investigate possible solutions to the bugs

App Inventor, Blocks View, Designer View, Blocks
Viewer, Palette, Control, Math, Logic, Text,
List, colours blocks, Properties, Media, components