COMPUTER FORM 1-4 SCHEMES OF WORK TERM 1 TO 3

COMPUTER FORM 1 SCHEMES OF WORK – TERM 1

ACTIVITIES

RESOURCES

1

1

DEFINITION OF A COMPUTER

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

·        Define computer

·        Distinguish between data and information

·        Explain unique characteristics of computer as a data processing tool

Learner to:

·        Through questions and answer define computer

·        Through brainstorming distinguish between data and information

·        Through group discussion, discuss characteristics of a computer  as data processing tools

·        A calculator

·        A personal Computer

·        Charts

·        Sample data

·        Lomghorn Secondary. S.Mburu, G. Chemwa page 1-2

·        Computer studies Dr. Onunga and Renu Shah Page 1-2

2-3

PHYSICAL PARTS OF A COMPUTER

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

·        State and explain various physical parts of a computer

·        Through question and answer list parts of a Computer

·        Through brainstorming, explain various parts of a computer

·        A working personal computer

·        Gateway secondary Revision S.Mburu G. Chemwapg 1

·        Foundations of Computer studies by Pepelapg 3

2

1

CLASSIFICATION OF COMPUTERS

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

·        Classify computer according to physical size

Learner to

·        In group of two identify and discuss pictures from books, magazines

·        Charts or photographs from books, magazines or newspapers

·        Gateway secondary Revision S.Mburu G. Chemwapg 7-8

2-3

CLASSIFICATION OF COMPUTERS

·        Classify computer according to functionality and according to purpose

·        Discussion

·        Q/A

·        Charts or photographs from books, magazines or newspapers

·        Onunga and Renu Shah Page6

3

1

DEVELOPMENT OF COMPUTERS

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

·        Explain how computers have developed

·        Through brainstorming identify and discuss non-electronic tools

·        Charts or photographs from books, magazines or newspapers

·        Lomghorn Secondary. S.Mburu, G. Chemwa page 10

2-3

ELECTRONIC COMPUTERS

·        List five generations computers

·        In group of three, discuss five generation computers

·        Charts or photographs from books, magazines or newspapers

·        Lomghorn Secondary. S.Mburu, G. Chemwa page 12-13

·        Foundations of Computer studies by Pepelapg 22

4

1

AREAS WHERE COMPUTER ARE USED

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

·        Identify areas where computers are used

·        Describe the listed areas where computers are used

Learner to

·        Through brainstorming identify and discuss areas where computers are used

·        Flash Cards

·        Lomghorn Secondary. S.Mburu, G. Chemwa page 14-15

2-3

·        THE COMPUTER LABORATORY

·        MEASURES THAT PROTECT COMPUTER

·        Define computer laboratory

·        Describe the safety precautions and practices that protect computer

·        Through question and answer define computer laboratory

·        In group of three, discuss safety precautions and practices that protect computer

·        UPS,Surge protector

·        charts

·        Foundations of Computer studies by Pepelapg 47

5

1

MEASURES THAT PROTECT USER

·        Describe the safety precautions and practices that protect user

·        In group of three, discuss safety precautions practices that protect user

·        Antiglare standard furniture

2-3

PRACTICAL HANDS-ON SKILLS

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

·        Start up a computer

·        Restart a computer

·        Shutting down computer

·        Through demonstration by the teacher, learner to observe and imitate on how to start up a computer, restart a computer and shut down computer

·        Computer

·        Gateway Secondary Revision, S.MburuG.Chemwapg 21-23

6

1

KEYBOARD AND MOUSE SKILLS

KEYBOARD SKILLS

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

·        Define keyboard

·        Identify parts of the Keyboard

Learner to

·        Through brainstorming define keyboard and identify parts of the Keyboard

·        Computer keyboard

·        Mobile keyboard

·        Gateway Secondary Revision, S.MburuG.Chemwapg 22

2-3

KEYBOARD SKILLS

·        Discuss parts of the keyboard

·        Type using keyboard

·        In group of three, discuss parts of the keyboard and type using keyboard

·        charts

·        Foundations of Computer studies by Pepelapg 25

7

1

TYPING TUTOR

·        Identify typing tutors

·        Use typing tutors

·        Through question and answer identify typing tutors and use typing tutors

·        Typing tutor software computer

2-3

MOUSE SKILLS

·        Define computer mouse

·        Identify parts of the mouse

·        Through brainstorming define computer mouse and identify parts of the mouse

·        Computer mouse

·        Lomghorn Secondary. S.Mburu, G. Chemwa page 23

8

1

MOUSE SKILLS

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

·        Describe parts of mouse

·        Use mouse techniques

·        In group of three, discuss parts of the mouse

·        Computer mouse

·        Foundations of Computer studies by Pepelapg 23-25

2-3

MOUSE SKILLS

·        Drag and drop items

·        Open file and folders through double clicking, right clicking

·        Through demonstration by the teacher, learner to observe and imitate on how to drag and drop items

·        Computer mouse

·        Foundations of Computer studies by Pepelapg 23-25

9

1

INPUT DEVICES

(KEYING DEVICES

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

·        Describe computer system

·        Define input devices

Learner to

·        Through brainstorming describe computer system

·        define input devices

·        Computer system

·        PDA’s

·        Longhorn Secondary. S.Mburu, G. Chemwa page 30-31

2-3

INPUT DEVICES (KEYING DEVICES)

·        List keying devices

·        Describe keying devices

·        Through questions and answer, list keying devices, describe keying devices

·        Computer Keyboard

·        PDA’s Keypad

·        Foundations of Computer studies by Pepelapg 68

10

1

POINTING DEVICES

·        Define pointing devices

·        List pointing devices

·        Describe the listed pointing devices

·        Through question and answer define scanning device

·        In group of three, describe the listed pointing devices

·        Mouse

·        Joystick

·        Light pen

·        Gateway Secondary Revision, S.MburuG.Chemwapg 30-34

2-3

SCANNING DEVICES

·        Define scanning devices

·        List scanning devices

·        Describe scanning devices

·        Through question and answer define scanning device

·        In group of three, describe the listed scanning device

·        Pictures from books and Magazines

·        Foundations of Computer studies by Pepelapg 70

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END TERM 1 EXAM

12

REVISION

COMPUTER FORM 1 SCHEMES OF WORK – TERM 2

1

1

COMPUTER SYSTEMS

DIGITIZERS

SPEECH RECOGNITION DEVICES

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

·        Define digitizer

·        List other input technologies

·        Describe the listed input technologies

Learner to:

·        Through question and answer define digitizer

·        Through brainstorming to list other input technologies

·        Through group discussion, discuss the listed input technologies

·        Pictures from books and newspapers

·        PDA’s

·        Lomghorn Secondary. S.Mburu, G. Chemwa page 37-38

·        Foundations of Computer studies by Pepelapg 76

2-3

CENTRAL PROCESSING UNIT

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

·        Define term CPU

·        List functional elements of CPU

·        Through questions and answer define the term CPU

·        Through brainstorming, list and illustrate the functional elements of CPU

·        A working personal computer

·        Gateway Secondary Revision, S.MburuG.Chemwapg 40

·        Foundations of Computer studies by Pepelapg 77

2

1

CONTROL UNIT AND ARITHMETIC LOGIC UNIT

·        Describe the control Unit and Arithmetic Logic Unit

·        Through brainstorming, describe the Control Unit and Arithmetic Logic Unit

·        Charts

·        Longhorn Secondary. S.Mburu, G. Chemwa page 41-42

2-3

MAIN MEMORY

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

·        Classify computer memories

·        List examples of primary memory and secondary memory

·        State characteristics of RAM and ROM

Learner to:

·        Through question and answer classify computer memories

·        Trough brainstorming list examples of primary memory and secondary memory

·        Through questions and answer state characteristics of RAM and ROM

·        Pictures from books

·        RAM module

·        Gateway Secondary Revision, S.MburuG.Chemwapg 41-43

3

1

SPECIAL PURPOSE MEMORIES

·        Define special purpose memory

·        List special purpose memories

·        Describe Cache memory and Buffers

·        Through question and answer define special purpose memory and list special purpose memories

·        Through brainstorming describe Cache memory and Buffers

·        Input/output devices

·        microprocessor

·        Foundations of Computer studies by Pepelapg 77

2-3

SPECIAL PURPOSE MEMORIES

·        Define registers

·        List types of registers

·        Describe the listed types of registers

·        Through question and answer define registers and list types of registers

·        In group of five, discuss the listed types of registers

·        Chart

·        Longhorn Secondary. S.Mburu, G. Chemwa page 44-45

4

1

MEMORY CAPACITY

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

·        Define byte

·        Express memory quantities

·        Calculate memory quantities

Learner to:

·        Through questions and answer define byte

·        Through teachers demonstration, express memory quantities and calculate memory quantities

·        RAM module

·        Flash cards

·        Foundations of Computer studies by Pepelapg 79-80

2-3

OVERALL FUNCTIONAL ORGANIZATION OF THE CPU

·        Define computer bus

·        List types of computer buses

·        Describe the listed computer buses

·        Give an illustration of the overall functional organization of the CPU

·        Through brainstorming, define computer bus

·        In group of five, discuss the listed types of computer buses

·        Through group discussion, illustrate the overall functional organization of the CPU

·        Schematic diagram from the book

·        Gateway Secondary Revision, S.MburuG.Chemwapg 48

5

1

TYPES OF PROCESSORS

·        Classify processors

·        Discuss the listed processor classifications

·        Through question and answer Classify processors

·        Through group discussion, discuss the listed processor classification

·        Photograph

·        Gateway Secondary Revision, S.MburuG.Chemwapg 48

2-3

TRENDS IN PROCESSORS TECHNOLOGY AND SPEED

·        List processors

Type

Manufactures

Year and speed

·        Through question and answer, list processors Type, manufactures, year and speed

·        Photograph

·        Longhorn Secondary. S.Mburu, G. Chemwa page 44-47

6

1

OUTPUT DEVICES

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

·        Define output device

·        Classify output devices

·        List softcopy output devices

·        Describe monitor as a soft copy output device

Learner to:

(a)    Through question and answer define output device and classify output devices

(b)    Through group discussion, discuss the listed softcopy output devices

·        CRT,LCD, TFT monitors

·        Speakers

·        LED

·        Gateway Secondary Revision, S.MburuG.Chemwapg 51-60

·        Foundations of Computer studies by Pepelapg 80

2-3

MONITOR DISPLAY TERMINOLOGIES AND VIDEO GRAPHIC ADAPTERS

·        Define the terminologies used in monitor

·        List and describe the video graphic adapters

·        Through question and answer define terminologies

·        Through group discussion, describe the listed video graphic adapters

·        Photograph from books

·        Longhorn Secondary. S.Mburu, G. Chemwa page 49-52

7

1

HARDCOPY OUTPUT DEVICES

·        Describe hard copy output devices

·        Through group discussion, describe hard copy output devices

·        Printers

·        Pictures from magazines

·        Newspapers

·        Foundations of Computer studies by Pepelapg 81

2-3

HARD COPY OUTPUT DEVICES

·        List factors to consider when purchasing a printer

·        Through question and answer list factors to consider when purchasing a printer

·        Printers

·        Pictures from magazines

·        Newspapers

·        Longhorn Secondary. S.Mburu, G. Chemwa page 53

8

1

SECONDARY STORAGE DEVICES AND MEDIA

·        List secondary storage media

·        Describe removable storage device

·        Through question and answer list secondary storage media

·        Through group discussion, describe removable storage device

·        Flash disc

·        Floppy

·        Diskettes

·        Memory sticks

·        Compact disk

·        Hard disk

·        Gateway Secondary Revision, S.MburuG.Chemwapg 61-69

2-3

SECONDARY STORAGE DEVICES AND MEDIA

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

·        Discuss fixed storage device

·        Through brainstorming, discuss fixed storage device

·        Flash disc

·        Floppy

·        Diskettes

·        Memory sticks

·        Compact disk

·        Hard disk

·        Foundations of Computer studies by Pepelapg 101

9

1

POWER SUPPLY AND PERIPHERAL DEVICE INTERFACING

·        Distinguish between power and interface cables

·        Describe power cables

·        Through question and answer, distinguish between and interface cables

·        Computer power cables

·        Interface cables

·        Longhorn Secondary. S.Mburu, G. Chemwa page 65-67

2-3

POWER SUPPLY AND PERIPHERAL DEVICE INTERFACING

·        Describe interfacing cables

·        Through discussion, describe interfacing cables

·        Computer power cables

·        Interface cables

·        Longhorn Secondary. S.Mburu, G. Chemwa page 65-67

10

1

BASIC COMPUTER SET-UP AND CABLING

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

·        Explain basic computer setup and cabling

·        Through teachers demonstration, explain basic computer setup and cabling

·        Computer power cables

·        Interface cables

·        Foundations of Computer studies by Pepelapg 101

2-3

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·        Mount hard drives and optical drives

·        Through teachers demonstration, mount hard drives and optical drives

·        Computer

·        Foundations of Computer studies by Pepelapg 101

11

1

COMPUTER SOFTWARE

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

·        Distinguish between system software and application software

·        Through question and answer, distinguish between system software and application software

·        Computer software’s

·        Longhorn Secondary. S.Mburu, G. Chemwa page 73-76

2-3

COMPUTER SOFTWARE

·        Classify software according to purpose

·        Through brainstorming, classify software according to purpose

·        Computer software’s

·        Foundations of Computer studies by Pepelapg 143-144

12

1

COMPUTER SOFTWARE

·        Classify software according to acquisition

Through brainstorming, classify software according to acquisition

·        Computer software’s

·        Foundations of Computer studies by Pepelapg 143-144

2-3

COMPUTER SOFTWARE

·        Classify software according to end user- License

·        Evaluate criteria for selecting computer system

·        Through brainstorming, classify software according to user- License

·        Through question and answer, Evaluate criteria for selecting computer system

·        Computer software’s

·        Foundations of Computer studies by Pepelapg 143-144

13

END TERM EXAM AND REVISION

COMPUTER FORM 1 SCHEMES OF WORK – TERM 3

1

1

DEFINITION OF AN OPERATING SYSTEM

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

·        Illustrate an operating system as a supervisor of hardware and application software

Learner to

·        Identify operating system used by the computer

·        Charts

·        computer

·        Longhorn Secondary. S.Mburu, G. Chemwa page 82

·        Foundations of Computer studies by Pepelapg 155

2-3

·        Identify parts of operating system

·        Through brainstorming describe parts of the operating system

·        Charts

·        computer

·        Longhorn Secondary. S.Mburu, G. Chemwa page 82

·        Foundations of Computer studies by Pepelapg 155

2

1

FUNCTION OF AN OPERATING SYSTEM

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

·        List devices under the operating system

·        Through questions and answers, list devices under control of operating system

·        Flash Cards

·        Longhorn Secondary. S.Mburu, G. Chemwa page 83-85

2-3

DEVICES UNDER THE OPERATING SYSTEM CONTROL

·        State functions of an operating system in resource management

·        Through brainstorming, state functions of operating system

·        Computer

·        Operating system

·        software

·        Gateway Secondary Revision, S.MburuG.Chemwapg 87

3

1

TYPES OF OPERATING SYSTEM

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

·        List types of operating system

Learner to

(a)    List and describe types of operating system

·        PC’s loaded with different operating systems, pupils book part 3,4

·        Longhorn Secondary. S.Mburu, G. Chemwa page 83-85

2-3

Describe:

·        Single program and multitasking operating system

(a)    Draw a summary diagram of various operating system types

·        PC’s loaded with different operating systems, pupils book part 3,4

·        Foundations of Computer studies by Pepelapg 170

4

1

·        Multi- user and single user operating system

·        Draw a summary diagram of various operating system types

·        Chart

·        Foundations of Computer studies by Pepelapg 170

2-3

·        Command line, menu driven and graphical user interface operating system

·        Draw a summary diagram of various operating system types

·        Chart

·        Gateway Secondary Revision, S.MburuG.Chemwapg 90-91

5

1

HOW OPERATING SYSTEM ORGANIZE INFORMATION

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

·        State and explain factors that dictate file organization

·        Identify features on windows desktop

·        PC loaded with any version of windows

·        Longhorn Secondary. S.Mburu, G. Chemwa page 89-94

2-3

·        Describe files, folders and drives

·        Start Microsoft windows

·        Identify features on windows desktop

·        PC loaded with any version of windows

·        Longhorn Secondary. S.Mburu, G. Chemwa page 89-94

6

1

MANAGING FILE AND FOLDERS

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

·        Distinguish between folder and directory

·        Draw directory (folder) tree

Learner to

·        Create folder in both Graphical user interface and MS-DOS

·        Flash cards

·        Longhorn Secondary. S.Mburu, G. Chemwa page 95-97

2-3

MANAGING FILE AND FOLDERS

·        Create ne files and folders

·        Identify parts of an application window

·        Flash cards

·        Longhorn Secondary. S.Mburu, G. Chemwa page 95-97

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·        Save changes to a file

·        Rename files or folders

·        Copy, move, sort files and folders

Learner to

·        Save changes to a file, rename files and folders

·        Personal computer loaded with any version of windows

·        Longhorn Secondary. S.Mburu, G. Chemwa page 95-97

2-3

·        Manipulate files and folders using

Short cut menu, drag and drop

Selecting multiple files and folders

Searching for files and folders

·        In group of two, manipulate files and folders using

Shortcut menu, drag and drop

Selecting multiple files and folders

Searching for files and folders

·        Personal computer loaded with any version of windows

·        Longhorn Secondary. S.Mburu, G. Chemwa page 90

8

1

DISK MANAGEMENT USING WINDOWS

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

·        Format disk

·        Back-up data

Learner to:

In group of three

·        Format disk

·        Back-up data

·        Personal computer loaded with any version of windows

·        Longhorn Secondary. S.Mburu, G. Chemwa page 106-113

2-3

·        scan problems related to disk

·        defragment a disk

In group of three

·        use scan disk to detect disk errors

·        defragment a disk

·        floppy diskette

·        flash disk

·        Longhorn Secondary. S.Mburu, G. Chemwa page 106-113

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·        Compress files within a disk

·        Scan a disk for virus

In a group of three

·        Compress a disk

·        floppy diskette

·        flash disk

·        Longhorn Secondary. S.Mburu, G. Chemwa page 106-113

2-3

·        Create/restore back-up data

·        Create startup disk

·        Partition a disk

In group of three

·        Partition a disk

·        Un partition

·        Hard disk

·        Longhorn Secondary. S.Mburu, G. Chemwa page 106-113

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INSTALLATION AND CONFIGURING AN OPERATING SYSTEM

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

·        Know installation requirements

Learner to

·        List installation requirement

·        Describe the listed installation requirements

·        Personal computer without an operating system

·        Longhorn Secondary. S.Mburu, G. Chemwa page 114-117

2-3

·        Install operating system

·        Installation and start up disk

·        Manufactures documentations

·        Foundations of Computer studies by Pepelapg 170

COMPUTER FORM 2 SCHEMES OF WORK – TERM 1

2

1

DEFINITION OF WORD PROCESSOR

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

·        Define the term word processor

·        Explain the purpose of a word processor

·        Q/A discussion

·        Newspapers

·        Letters

·        Cards

·        books

·        Longhorn Secondary. S.Mburu, G. Chemwa page 1-3

2-3

USING A WORD PROCESSING PACKAGE

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

·        Start a Microsoft word

·        Explain the Microsoft screen layout

·        Q/A demonstration practical

·        Handouts

·        Books

·        Working personal computer

·        Longhorn Secondary. S.Mburu, G. Chemwa page 5-10

3

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RUNNING THE PROGRAMME

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

·        Save and retrieve

·        Close and exit

·        Q/A demonstration practical

·        Books

·        Handouts

·        Working computer

·        Longhorn Secondary. S.Mburu, G. Chemwa page 13-17

2-3

EDITING AND FORMATTING A DOCUMENT

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

·        Select a document

·        Move, copy and delete

·        Insert and type over

·        Q/A demonstration practical

·        Handouts

·        Books

·        Working computer

·        Longhorn Computer studies Secondary. S.Mburu, G. Chemwa page 16-19

4

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FIND AND REPLACE

By the end of the lesson, the leaner should be able to

·        Define the term find and replace

·        Find and replace a documents

·        Use thesaurus

·        Q/A Demonstration practical

·        Letters

·        Card working computer

·        Longhorn Computer studies Secondary. S.Mburu, G. Chemwa page 16-24

2-3

TEXT FORMATTING

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

·        Bold, italicize, underline, change fonts

·        Q/A Demonstration practical

·        Letters

·        Cards

·        Working computer

·        Longhorn Computer studies Secondary. S.Mburu, G. Chemwa page 22-23

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PARAGRAPH FORMATTING

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

·        Drop cap, sub and superscript

·        Align and indent text

·        Q/A demonstration practical

·        Handouts

·        Cards

·        Working computer

·        Longhorn Computer studies Secondary. S.Mburu, G. Chemwa page 22-23

2-3

PARAGRAPH FORMATTING

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

·        Space and section break

·        Bullet and number

·        Insert columns/page headers and footers

·        Q/A demonstration practical

·        Books

·        Newspapers

·        Working computer

·        Longhorn Computer studies Secondary. S.Mburu, G. Chemwa page 22-23

6

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SET-UP

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

·        Set up margins

·        Set paper size and orientation

·        Q/A demonstration practical

·        Handouts

·        Working computer

·        Longhorn Computer studies Secondary. S.Mburu, G. Chemwa page 33-35

2-3

SET-UP

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

·        Define the term table

·        Crate tables

·        Insert rows and columns

·        Merge/split rows

·        Q/A Demonstration practical

·        Handouts

·        Working computer

·        books

·        Longhorn Computer studies Secondary. S.Mburu, G. Chemwa page 37-39

7

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TABLE CONVERSION/ ARITHMETIC CALCULATIONS

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

·        convert text to a table and vice verse

·        import tables/perform calculations

·        Q/A Demonstration practical

·        Handouts

·        Working computer

·        Chalk board

·        Longhorn Computer studies Secondary. S.Mburu, G. Chemwa page 40-41

2-3

MAIL MERGE

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

·        Define the term mail merge

·        Create: main document and data source

·        Merge fields

·        Q/A Demonstration practical

·        Letters

·        Card

·        Working computer

·        Chalk board

·        Longhorn Computer studies Secondary. S.Mburu, G. Chemwa page 44-46

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GRAPHICS

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

·        Define the term graphic

·        Insert/edit graphics

·        Q/A Demonstration practical

·        Clip art

·        Working computer

·        Longhorn Computer studies Secondary. S.Mburu, G. Chemwa page 44-49

2-3

PRINTING

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

·        Define the term printing

·        Set up the printer and print

·        Q/A Demonstration practical

·        Letters

·        Working computer

·        Longhorn Computer studies Secondary. S.Mburu, G. Chemwa page 44

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SPREAD SHEETS (SPREADSHEETS)

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

·        Define the term spreadsheets

·        Explain the application areas of spreadsheet

·        Q/A Discussion

·        Call register

·        Accounts book

·        Longhorn Computer studies Secondary. S.Mburu, G. Chemwa page 52-53

2-3

CREATING A WORKSHEET

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

·        Define the term worksheet

·        Create a worksheet

·        Save/retrieve a worksheet

·        Q/A demonstration practical

·        Handouts

·        Class register

·        Accounts book

·        Working computer

·        Longhorn Computer studies Secondary. S.Mburu, G. Chemwa page 57-65

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1

CELL DATA TYPES

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

·        Define the term cell data type

·        Explain the different data types

·        Q/A discussion

·        Books

·        Longhorn Computer studies Secondary. S.Mburu, G. Chemwa page 66

2-3

CELL REFERENCING

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

·        Define the term cell referencing

·        Explain the different cell referencing

·        Apply cell referencing on a computer

·        Q/A Demonstration practical

·        Books

·        Handouts

·        Working computer

·        Longhorn Computer studies Secondary. S.Mburu, G. Chemwa page 66-69

11

1

FUNCTIONS AND FORMULAE

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

·        Differentiate between functions and formulae

·        Apply functions and formulae on a document

·        Q/A demonstration Practical

·        Working computer

·        Books

·        Longhorn Computer studies Secondary. S.Mburu, G. Chemwa page 70-73

2-3

WORKSHEET FORMATTING

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

·        Format a worksheet: text, numbers, rows, columns and global

·        Q/A Demonstration practical

·        Books

·        Handouts

·        Working computer

·        Longhorn Computer studies Secondary. S.Mburu, G. Chemwa page 74-79

12

1

DATA MANAGEMENT

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

·        Explain the terms, Sort, filter, total forms

·        Apply the above features

·        Q/A Demonstration practical

·        Books

·        Working computer

·        Longhorn Computer studies Secondary. S.Mburu, G. Chemwa page 73-75

2-3

CHARTS/GRAPHICS

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

·        Definite the terms chart

·        Explain the different charts

·        Insert charts

·        Q/A Demonstration practical

·        Books

·        Handouts

·        Working computer

·        Longhorn Computer studies Secondary. S.Mburu, G. Chemwa page 77-79

COMPUTER FORM 2 SCHEMES OF WORK – TERM 2

2

1

DATABASE

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

·        Define the database

·        Explain the concept of D/base

·        Q/A discussion

·        Class list

·        Longhorn Computer studies Secondary. S.Mburu, G. Chemwa page 93-94

2-3

DATABASE MODELS

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

·        Define the term d/base model

·        Explain the difference d/base models

·        Discuss the features of a database

·        Q/A demonstration practical

·        Handouts

·        Books

·        Working computer

·        Longhorn Computer studies Secondary. S.Mburu, G. Chemwa page 96-98

3

1

DATA ORGANIZATION

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

·        Organize data in a database

·        Start Ms Access

·        Q/A demonstration practical

·        Handouts

·        Books

·        Working computer

·        Longhorn Computer studies Secondary. S.Mburu, G. Chemwa page 97-100

2-3

MS ACCESS SCREEN LAYOUT

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

·        Explain the access screen layout

·        Create a database

·        Q/A Demonstration practical

·        Letters

·        Cards

·        Books

·        Working computer

·        Longhorn Computer studies Secondary. S.Mburu, G. Chemwa page 100-104

4

1

EDITING A D/BASE

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

·        Edict a data base

·        Q/A Demonstration practical

·        Letters

·        Cart

·        Working computer

·        Longhorn Computer studies Secondary. S.Mburu, G. Chemwa page 108-109

2-3

QUERIES

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

·        Define the term query

·        Crate a query

·        Q/A Demonstration Practical

·        Letters

·        Card

·        Working computer

·        Longhorn Computer studies Secondary. S.Mburu, G. Chemwa page 116-117

5

1

UPDATING A QUERY

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

·        Update a query

·        View a query

·        Q/A Demonstration practical

·        Handouts

·        Books

·        Working computer

·        Longhorn Computer studies Secondary. S.Mburu, G. Chemwa page 120-122

2-3

FORM DESIGN

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

·        Explain the form layout

·        Create a form

·        Q/A Demonstration practical

·        Books

·        Newspaper

·        Working  computer

·        Longhorn Computer studies Secondary. S.Mburu, G. Chemwa page 110-113

6

1

FORMATTING FIELDS

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

·        Display records in a form

·        Format fields

·        Q/A Demonstration practical

·        Handouts

·        Longhorn Computer studies Secondary. S.Mburu, G. Chemwa page 113

2-3

REPORTS LAYOUT

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

·        Define a report

·        Create a report

·        Modify a report

Q/A Demonstration Practical

·        Handouts

·        Books

·        Working Computer

·        Longhorn Computer studies Secondary. S.Mburu, G. Chemwa page 125-129

7

1

REPORTS LAYOUT

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

·        Sort and group data in a report

·        Design labels

·        Q/A Demonstration practical

·        Forms

·        Report

·        Working computer

·        Longhorn Computer studies Secondary. S.Mburu, G. Chemwa page 40-41

2-3

PRINTING

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

·        Define the term printing

·        Print: form and a report

·        Q/A Demonstration Practical

·        Forms

·        Report

·        Working computer

·        Longhorn Computer studies Secondary. S.Mburu, G. Chemwa page 112

8

1

DESKTOP PUBLISHING

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

·        Define DTP S/W

·        State then purpose of DTPS/W

·        Q/A Demonstration practical

·        Clip art

·        Working computer

·        Longhorn Computer studies Secondary. S.Mburu, G. Chemwa page 132-134

2-3

DESIGNING A PUBLICATION

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

·        Explain the DTP S/W

·        Discuss the types of DTP publications

·        Q/A Observation Practical

·        Letters

·        Working computer

·        Longhorn Computer studies Secondary. S.Mburu, G. Chemwa page 133-134

9

1

DESIGNING A PUBLICATION

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

·        Run the DTP program

·        Explain the DTP screen layout

·        Q/A discussion

·        Cards, certificates, text, calendars, text books

·        Longhorn Computer studies Secondary. S.Mburu, G. Chemwa page 134-136

2-3

DESIGNING A PUBLICATION

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

·        Set up a publication

·        Manipulate text and graphics

Q/A demonstration practical

·        Cards, certificates, text calendars, textbooks

·        Working Computer

·        Longhorn Computer studies Secondary. S.Mburu, G. Chemwa page 139-143

10

1

TEXT

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

·        Design page layout

·        Use a ruler to measure

·        Q/A discussion

·        Calendars, textbooks

·        Longhorn Computer studies Secondary. S.Mburu, G. Chemwa page 158

2-3

GRAPHICS

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

·        Define the term graphics

·        Change full stroke

·        Reshape objects

·        Q/A Demonstration practical

·        Books

·        Handouts

·        Working Computer

·        Longhorn Computer studies Secondary. S.Mburu, G. Chemwa page 150

11

1

GRAPHICS

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

·        Copy an object

·        Import and wrap text

·        Q/A Demonstration Practical

·        Books

·        Handouts

·        Working computer

·        Longhorn Computer studies Secondary. S.Mburu, G. Chemwa page 161-162

2&3

GRAPHICS

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

·        Group objects

·        Lock objects

·        Q/A Demonstration Practical

·        Books

·        Handouts

·        Working computer

·        Longhorn Computer studies Secondary. S.Mburu, G. Chemwa page 164-168

12/13

1

ROTATE/CROP

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

·        Explain the terms, sort, filter, total, forms

·        Apply the above features

·        Q/A Demonstration practical

·        Books

·        Working computer

·        Longhorn Computer studies Secondary. S.Mburu, G. Chemwa page 164

COMPUTER FORM 1 SCHEMES OF WORK – TERM 1

INTERNET AND E-MAIL

2

1

INTERNET AND E-MAIL

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

·        Define the term internet

·        Explain the development of internet

·        Q/A discussion

·        Demonstration

·        observation

·        internet

·        Text book

·        Working Computer

·        Longhorn Computer studies Secondary. S.Mburu, G. Chemwa page 168-169

2-3

IMPORTANCE OF THE INTERNET

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

·        Explain the importance of the internet

·        Q/A demonstration practical

·        Handouts

·        Books

·        Working computer

·        Longhorn Computer studies Secondary. S.Mburu, G. Chemwa page 266-275

3

1

INTERNET CONNECTIVITY

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

·        Define the internet connectivity

·        Explain elements of IC

·        Q/A Demonstration Practical

·        Handouts

·        Books

·        Modem S/W

·        Working computer

·        Longhorn Computer studies Secondary. S.Mburu, G. Chemwa page 273-276

2-3

INTERNET SERVICES

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

·        Explain the internet services

·        Q/A Demonstration Practical

·        Letters

·        Cards

·        Books

·        computer

·        Longhorn Computer studies Secondary. S.Mburu, G. Chemwa page 273-276

1

ACCESSING INTERNET

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

·        Log in/Sign in

·        Surf/browse

·        Q/A Demonstration practical

·        Web pages

·        Books

·        Working computer

·        Longhorn Computer studies Secondary. S.Mburu, G. Chemwa page 279

4

2-3

HYPER LINKS AND SEARCH ENGINES

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

·        Define the term search engine

·        Use search engines

·        Q/A Demonstration practical

·        Letters

·        Card

·        Working computer

·        Longhorn Computer studies Secondary. S.Mburu, G. Chemwa page 177-179

5

1

ELECTRONIC MAIL

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

·        Explain the term e-mail

·        Discuss the use of email s/w

·        Q/A Demonstration practical

·        Handouts

·        Books

·        Working computer

·        Longhorn Computer studies Secondary. S.Mburu, G. Chemwa page 178-180

2-3

E-MAIL

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

·        State the e-mail facilities

·        Compose mails

·        Check mails

·        Q/A Demonstration practical

·        Books

·        Web pages

·        Working computer

·        Longhorn Computer studies Secondary. S.Mburu, G. Chemwa page 30-37

6

1

E-MAIL

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

·        Manipulate an e-mail

·        Q/A Demonstration practical

·        Handouts

·        Books

·        Web pages

·        Working computer

·        Longhorn Computer studies Secondary. S.Mburu, G. Chemwa page 180

2-3

SET-UP

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

·        Fax e-mail

·        Attach files

·        Q/A Demonstration practical

·        Websites

·        Web pages

·        Working computer

·        Longhorn Computer studies Secondary. S.Mburu, G. Chemwa page 181-182

7

1

TEL MESSAGING

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

·        Explain the term tel messaging

·        Develop contact mgt

·        Q/A Demonstration practical

·        Handouts

·        Web pages

·        Working computer

·        Longhorn Computer studies Secondary. S.Mburu, G. Chemwa page 181-182

2-3

EMERGING ISSUES

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

·        Explain the emerging issues

·        Search for the emerging issues in the net

·        Q/A Demonstration practical

·        Websites

·        Web pages

·        Working computer

·        Longhorn Computer studies Secondary. S.Mburu, G. Chemwa page 182-183

8

1

GRAPHICS

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

·        Define the term graphic

·        Insert/edit graphics

·        Q/A Demonstration practical

·        Web sites

·        Web pages

·        Working computer

·        Longhorn Computer studies Secondary. S.Mburu, G. Chemwa page 44-49

2-3

G. DATA SECURITY AND CONTROLS

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

·        Define the term data security

·        Identify security threats on ICT

·        Q/A Demonstration practical

·        Books

·        Working computer

·        Longhorn Computer studies Secondary. S.Mburu, G. Chemwa page 185-186

9

1

CONTROL MEASURES

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

·        Discuss the control measures on ICT

·        Q/A discussion

·        Internet

·        Books

·        Working computer

·        Longhorn Computer studies Secondary. S.Mburu, G. Chemwa page 186-188

2-3

COMPUTER CRIMES

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

·        Define the term computer crimes

·        Explain the computer crimes

·        Q/A Demonstration Practical

·        Books

·        Internet

·        Working computer

·        Longhorn Computer studies Secondary. S.Mburu, G. Chemwa page 188-190

10

1

ICT PROTECTION

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

·        Discuss ICT protection measures

Q/A Demonstration practical

·        Books

·        Internet

·        Handouts

·        Working computer

·        Longhorn Computer studies Secondary. S.Mburu, G. Chemwa page 190-193

2-3

LAWS OF ICT

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

·        Define the terms ethics

·        Explain the ethical issues

·        Q/A demonstration practical

·        Books

·        Internet

·        Handouts

·        Books

·        Working computer

·        Computer studies by S.JohnOnunga page 327-328

11

1

ICT LEGISLATION

By the end of the lesson,  the learner should be able to

·        Discuss ICT laws

·        Q/A discussion

·        Computer studies by S.JohnOnunga page 328-331

2-3

WORKSHEET FORMATTING

By the end of the lesson, the earner should be able to

·        Format a w/sheet: text, numbers, rows, columns and global

·        Q/A Demonstration practical

·        Books

·        Handouts

·        Working computer

·        Longhorn Computer studies Secondary. S.Mburu, G. Chemwa page 190-193

SCHOOLS CLOSES END OF YEAR

COMPUTER FORM 3 SCHEMES OF WORK – TERM 1

·        Define data

·        Define information

·        Classify computers according to functionality with illustration

·        Discussions in groups

·        brainstorming

·        electronic circuits

·        Charts

·        Photographs

·        Pictures from books

·        Computer studies by Onunga and Shah page 1

2

DATA REPRESENTATION

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

·        Represent data in digital computers

(i)     On electronic circuits

(ii)    On magnetic media

(iii)   Optical media

·        Discussions in groups

·        Exercises by the teacher

·        Charts

·        Floppy diskettes

·        Compact disk

·        Electronic circuit

·        Longhorn Computer studies Bk 3 page 23

·        Computer studies by Onunga and Shah page 1

3-4

Data Representation

DATA REPRESENTATION

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

·        Give reasons why binary system is used in computers

·        Define bits, bytes, nibble and word

·        Discussions

·        Question and answer

·        charts

·        Longhorn Computer studies Bk 3 page 24

·        Computer studies by Onunga and Shah page 1

2

1

Data Representation

NUMBER SYSTEMS

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

·        Define decimal number

·        Represent data in decimal number system

·        Represent data in actual number system

·        Group discussions

·        Exercises given and marked by the teacher

·        Charts

·        Simple calculations

·        Longhorn Computer studies Bk 3 page 25

·        Computer studies by Onunga and Shah page 6

2

NUMBER SYSTEM

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

·        Represent data in actual number system

·        Represent data in Hexadecimal number system

·        Group discussions

·        Questions and answering

·        exercises

·        charts

·        simple calculations

·        Computer

·        Longhorn Computer studies Bk 3 page 26

·        Computer studies by Onunga and Shah page 7-8

3/4

Teacher administers small assignment and revises for better retention

3

1

Data representation

FURTHER CONVERSION OF NUMBER SYSTEMS

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

·        Convert binary number to decimal number system

·        Convert decimal numbers to binary numbers

·        Questions and answers

·        Discussions in groups

·        Charts

·        Simple calculations

·        Questions papers

·        Longhorn Computer studies Bk 3 page 26

·        Computer studies by Onunga and Shah page 8

2

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By the end of the lesson,, the learner should be able to

·        Convert binary fraction to decimal number system

·        Convert a decimal fraction to binary

·        Discussions

·        Questions and answers

·        Charts

·        Simple calculations

·        Questions papers

·        Longhorn Computer studies Bk 3 page 26

·        Computer studies by Onunga and Shah page

3-4

Teacher administers questions and answer session for better retention

4

1

DATA REPRESENTATION

Converting octal numbers to decimal and binary numbers

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

·        Convert octal numbers to decimal numbers

·        Convert octal numbers to binary numbers

·        Discussion

·        Question and answer

·        Chart

·        Longhorn Computer studies Bk 3 page 26

·        Computer studies by Onunga and Shah page 12

2

DATA REPRESENTATIONS

Converting hexadecimal numbers to binary number

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

·        Convert hexadecimal to decimal numbers

·        Convert hexadecimal numbers to binary numbers

·        Discussions

·        Question and answer

·        Charts

·        Simple calculations

·        Computers

·        Scientific calculators

·        Longhorn Computer studies Bk 3 page 26

·        Computer studies by Onunga and Shah page 13-15

 Can be inform of a question/answer session for retention

5

1

DATA REPRESENTATIONS

Symbolic Representation using coding schemes

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

·        Explain the binary coded decimal code as a representation Scheme (BCD)

·        Explain the extended Binary coded decimal interchange code (EBCDIC)

·        Discussions

·        Question and answer

·        Charts

·        Scientific Calculators

·        Longhorn Computer studies Bk 3 page 26

·        Computer studies by Onunga and Shah page 22-27

2

DATA REPRESENTATION

Symbolic Representation using coding schemes

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

·        Explain the American standard code for information interchange code (ASCII) as a representation scheme

·        Discussion in groups

·        Charts

·        Scientific and simple calculator

·        computer

·        Longhorn Computer studies Bk 3 page 26

·        Computer studies by Onunga and Shah page 22-27

Administer a small exam

6

1

BINARY ARITHMETIC OPERATIONS

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

·        Represent signed binary numbers using prefixing an extra sign bit to a binary number and ones complement

·        Teacher demonstrates

·        Group discussions

·        Questions and answering

·        Simple calculators

·        PDA’s

·        charts

·        Longhorn Computer studies Bk 3 page 27

·        Computer studies by Onunga and Shah page 27

2

BINARY ARITHMETIC OPERATIONS

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

·        Represent signed binary numbers using two’s complement

·        Teachers demonstrates

·        Question and answer

·        Group discussions

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·        Longhorn Computer studies Bk 3 page 27

·        Computer studies by Onunga and Shah page 27

3-4

BINARY ADDITION

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

·        Perform seven possible binary additions

·        Outline the procedure for binary additions

·        Demonstration by the teacher

·        Teacher gives and marks questions

·        Group discussions

·        Charts

·        Longhorn Computer studies Bk 3 page 27

·        Computer studies by Onunga and Shah page 27

7

1

BINARY ARITHMETIC OPERATIONS

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

·        Perform direct subtraction

·        Perform subtraction using ones complement

·        Discussions

·        Demonstration by teacher

·        Question and answer

·        Charts

·        calculator

·        Longhorn Computer studies Bk 3 page 26

·        Computer studies by Onunga and Shah page 28

2

BINARY ARITHMETIC OPERATIONS

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

·        Perform subtraction using twos complement

·        Discussions

·        Demonstration by teacher

·        Question and answer

·        Charts

·        calculator

·        Longhorn Computer studies Bk 3 page 26

·        Computer studies by Onunga and Shah page 28

Teacher evaluates by giving questions to ascertain whether objectives are achieved

8

1

Data Processing

DEFINITION AND INTRODUCTION

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

·        Define data information and data processing

·        Describe the data processing cycle

·        Give methods of data collection

·        Group discussions

·        Question and answering

·        brainstorming

·        charts

·        computer

·        Longhorn Computer studies Bk 3 page 32

·        Computer studies by Onunga and Shah page 32-35

2

Data Processing

DATA PROCESSING CYCLE

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

·        List stages for data processing

·        Describe the listed data processing cycle stage

·        Group discussions

·        Question and answering

·        Brainstorming

·        charts

·        computer

·        Longhorn Computer studies Bk 3 page 32

·        Computer studies by Onunga and Shah page 32-35

3-4

Data Processing

DATA PROCESSING CYCLE

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

·        Give the errors that influence the accuracy of data and information output

·        Explain the errors in data processing

·        Discussion in groups

·        Question and answer

·        Assignments marked by the teacher

·        Flash cards

·        Charts

·        computer

·        Longhorn Computer studies Bk 3 page 35

·        Computer studies by Onunga and Shah page 33

9

1

Data processing

DATA INTEGRITY

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

·        Define data integrity

·        Give the measurements of data integrity

·        Accuracy

·        Timelines

·        Relevance

·        Describe the listed data integrity measurements

·        Discussion in groups

·        Illustrations by the teacher

·        Question and answer

·        Flash cards

·        Simple information system

·        Computer studies by Onunga and Shah page 41

2

Data processing

DATA PROCESSING METHODS

By the end of this lesson, the learner should be able to

·        State the ways of minimizing threat to data integrity

·        List and describe the methods of data processing

·        Discussion in groups

·        Illustrations by the teacher

·        Question and answer

·        Flash cards

·        Simple information system

·        Computer studies by Onunga and Shah page 41

3-4

Data processing

COMPUTER FILES

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

·        Define a computer file

·        Give the types of computer files

·        State the advantages of computerized filing

·        Discussion in groups

·        Illustrations by the teacher

·        Question and answer

·        Charts

·        Computer studies by Onunga and Shah page 49

10

1

Data processing

ELEMENTS OF COMPUTER FILE

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

·        List the elements of a computer file

·        Describe the listed elements of a computer file

·        Discussion in groups

·        Question and answer

·        demonstration

·        database

·        chart with relation database

·        Longhorn Computer studies Bk 3 page 40

2

Data processing

CLASSIFICATION OF COMPUTER FILES

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

·        Classify computer files

·        Differentiate between logical and physical computer files

·        Illustration by the teacher

·        Floppy diskette

·        Compact disc

·        Computer video tape

·        Longhorn Computer studies Bk 3 page 41

·        Computer studies by Onunga and Shah page 50

3-4

Data processing

COMPUTER PROCESSING FILES

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

·        Give the types of processing files

·        Describe the listed types of processing files

·        Master files

·        Transaction file

·        Reference files

·        Backup files

·        Sort files

·        Discussions

·        Illustration by the teacher

·        Question and answer

·        Charts

·        Flash cards

·        Longhorn Computer studies by Mburu and ChemwaBk 3 page 41

11

1

Data processing

FILE ORGANIZATION METHODS

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

·        Define file organization

·        List the methods of organizing files on a storage media

·        Describe the listed methods of file organization

·        Question and answer

·        Brainstorming

·        Discussions in groups

·        Floppy diskettes

·        Compact disk

·        Video tapes

·        Longhorn Computer studies by Mburu and ChemwaBk 3 page 42

·        Computer studies by Onunga and Shah page 55

2

Data processing

ELECTRONIC DATA PROCESSING

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

·        Give the data processing modes

·        Describe

(i)     Online processing

(ii)    Real-time processing

(iii)   Distributed processing

·        Discussions in groups

·        Question and answer

·        Illustration by the teacher

·        Charts

·        Flash cards

·        Longhorn Computer studies by Mburu and ChemwaBk 3 page 43-45

·        Computer studies by Onunga and Shah page 61

3-4

Data processing

ELECTRONIC DATA PROCESSING MODES

Bythe end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

·        Describe

(i)     Time- sharing

(ii)    Batch processing

(iii)   Multi processing

(iv)   Multi-tasking

(v)    Interactive processing

·        Discussions in groups

·        Question and answer

·        Illustration by the teacher

·        Charts

·        Flash cards

·        Computer studies by Onunga and Shah page 612-69

12-13

END OF TERM EXAMS AND CLOSING OF SCHOOL

COMPUTER FORM 3 SCHEMES OF WORK – TERM 2

1

1

ELEMENTARY PROGRAMMING PRINCIPLES

DEFINITION OF PROGRAMMING

By the end of this lesson, the learner should be able to

·        Define programming

·        List the terms used in programming

·        Describe the listed terms

·        Differentiate between source program and object program

·        Question and answer

·        Discussion in groups

·        Illustration by the teacher

·        Charts

·        Books

·        Journals

·        Software

·        computer

·        Longhorn Computer studies by Mburu and ChemwaBk 3 page 47

·        Computer studies by Onunga and Shah page 72

2

ELEMENTARY PROGRAMMING PRINCIPLES

LEVELS OF PROGRAMMING LANGUAGE

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

·        Classify the programming languages

·        Describe the low level programming language

·        Demonstration

·        Q/A

·        Flash cards

·        Charts

·        books

·        Longhorn Computer studies by Mburu and ChemwaBk 3 page 49-51

·        Computer studies by Onunga and Shah page 73

3-4

ELEMENTARY PROGRAMMING PRINCIPLES

LEVELS OF PROGRAMMING LANGUAGE

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

·        Describe the high level language

·        State the advantages and disadvantages of low-level and high level languages

·        Q/A

·        Discussion

·        Flash cards

·        Charts

·        Longhorn Computer studies by Mburu and ChemwaBk 3 page 59

·        Computer studies by Onunga and Shah page 74-75

2

1

ELEMENTARY PROGRAMMING PRINCIPLES

PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

·        List the stages in program development

·        Describe

(i)        program recognition

(ii)      program definition

·        Question and answer

·        Discussion in groups

·        Flash cards

·        charts

·        Longhorn Computer studies by Mburu and ChemwaBk 3 page 60-66

2

ELEMENTARY PROGRAMMING PRINCIPLES

PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

·        Describe

(i)        Program design

(ii)      Program coding

·        Demonstration

·        Illustrations by teacher

·        Computer software

·        Computer studies by Onunga and Shah page 83

3-4

ELEMENTARY PROGRAMMING PRINCIPLES

PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

·        Describe

(i)        program testing

(ii)      Program implementation and maintenance

·        Discussions in groups

·        Illustrations by the teacher

·        Question and answer

·        Flash cards

·        charts

·        Computer studies by Onunga and Shah page 85

3

1

ELEMENTARY PROGRAMMING PRINCIPLES

PROGRAM DOCUMENTATION

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

·        Define the term program documentation

·        State the forms of documentation

·        Describe the target groups for documentation

·        Discussions in groups

·        Illustrations by the teacher

·        Question and answer

·        Chalkboard

·        charts

·        Longhorn Computer studies by Mburu and ChemwaBk 3 page 67

2

ELEMENTARY PROGRAMMING PRINCIPLES

DEVELOPMENT OF ALGORITHMS

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

·        Define algorithm

·        List tools used in algorithm

·        Distinguish between pseudo code and flow charts

·        Discussion in groups

·        Question and answer

·        Illustration by the teacher

·        Chalkboard

·        Charts

·        Flash cards

·        Longhorn Computer studies by Mburu and ChemwaBk 3 page 68

3-4

ELEMENTARY PROGRAMMING PRINCIPLES

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

·        Give comparison between a pseudo code and a flow chart

·        Design complex algorithms

·        Question and answer

·        Demonstration by the teacher

·        Group discussions

·        Charts

·        Longhorn Computer studies by Mburu and ChemwaBk 3 page 68

4

1

ELEMENTARY PROGRAMMING PRINCIPLES

PROGRAM CONTROL STRUCTURES

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

·        Define program control structures

·        List three control structures

·        Describe sequence as a control structure

·        Discussions in groups

·        Charts

·        chalkboard

·        Longhorn Computer studies by Mburu and ChemwaBk 3 page 72-78

·        Computer studies by Onunga and Shah page 93

2

ELEMENTARY PROGRAMMING PRINCIPLES

PROGRAM CONTROL STRUCTURES

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

·        Describe the use of iteration (looping) as a control structure

·        Discussion in groups

·        Charts

·        chalkboard

·        Computer studies by Onunga and Shah page 94

3-4

ELEMENTARY PROGRAMMING PRINCIPLES

Program control structures

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

·        Describe selection as a control structure

·        Design a more complex algorithm

·        Illustration by the teacher

·        Discussion in groups

·        Question and answer

·        Chart

·        chalkboard

·        Computer studies by Onunga and Shah page 94

5

1

PROBLEM SOLVING

2

SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT

Definition

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

·        Define the term system

·        Describe a system list

·        List the characteristics of a system

·        Discussion

·        Question and answer

·        Charts

·        Chalkboard

·        Journals

·        Computer

·        books

·        Longhorn Computer studies by Mburu and ChemwaBk 3 page 91-95

·        Computer studies by Onunga and Shah page 168

3-4

SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT

Information system

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

·        Describe the listed characteristics of a system

·        Define information system

·        Discussion in groups

·        Illustration by the teacher

·        Charts

·        Flash cards

·        Chalkboard

·        Computer

·        Books

·        Computer studies by Onunga and Shah page 170

6

1

SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT

Information system

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

·        State the main purpose of an information system

·        Give reasons why information system is developed

·        State the role of information system analyst

·        Discussion

·        Illustrations by the teacher

·        Question and answer

·        Charts

·        Flash cards

·        Computer

·        Longhorn Computer studies by Mburu and ChemwaBk 3 page 95

2

SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT

Theories of system development

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

·        Describe tradition approach

·        Describe rapid application development

·        Discussions in groups

·        Illustration by the teacher

·        Chalk board

·        Flash cards

·        Charts

·        Computer studies by Onunga and Shah page 170

3-4

Theories of system development

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

·        Describe the structured approach

·        Give examples of ways of information of gathering

·        Discussions in groups

·        Illustration by the teacher

·        Chalk board

·        Flash cards

·        Charts

·        Longhorn Computer studies by Mburu and ChemwaBk 3 page 97

7

1

SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT

Stages of system development

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

·        State and define all the stages of system development

·        Illustration by the teacher

·        Question and answer

·        Chalk board

·        charts

·        Longhorn Computer studies by Mburu and ChemwaBk 3 page 97

2

SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT

Stages of system development

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

·        Give the methods used in information gathering

·        Describe interviews studying of available documents as used in information gathering

·        Demonstration

·        Discussion

·        Chalk board

·        Charts

·        Longhorn Computer studies by Mburu and ChemwaBk 3 page 100-104

·        Computer studies by Onunga and Shah page 175

3-4

SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT

Stages of system development

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

·        Prepare a questionnaire

·        Prepare and present a fait finding report

·        Describe how automated methods are used

·        Discussions in groups

·        Question and answer

·        Illustration by the teacher

·        Sample questionnaire

·        Chalkboard

·        Longhorn Computer studies by Mburu and ChemwaBk 3 page 104

8

1

SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT

Requirements specification

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

·        Describe output specification

·        Describe input specification

·        Discussions

·        Question and answer

·        Chalkboard

·        Charts

·        Longhorn Computer studies by Mburu and ChemwaBk 3 page 105

SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT

Requirements specification

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

·        Describe file/data stores

·        Describe hardware and software requirements

·        Discussions

·        Question and answer

·        Chalkboard

·        Charts

·        Longhorn Computer studies by Mburu and ChemwaBk 3 page 109

SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT

System design

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

·        Define system flowchart

·        Identify common flowchart symbols

·        Discussions

·        Question and answer

·        Chalkboard

·        Charts

·        Longhorn Computer studies by Mburu and ChemwaBk 3 page 109

9

1

SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT

Designing a system flowchart

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

·        Identify guidelines fro designing system flowcharts

·        Write a system flowchart using a case study

·        Discussions

·        Question and answer

·        Illustration by the teacher

·        Charts

·        Chalkboard

·        Longhorn Computer studies by Mburu and ChemwaBk 3 page 110

2

Designing a system flowchart

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

·        Write a simple book borrowing module flowchart

·        Write cleaners information system flowchart

·        Illustration by the teacher

·        Discussion in groups

·        Charts

·        Chalkboard

·        Longhorn Computer studies by Mburu and ChemwaBk 3 page 110

3-4

Designing a system flowchart

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

·        Write a sample library books management system flowchart

·        Use data flow diagrams

·        Question and answer

·        Discussion in groups

·        Chalkboard

·        chart

·        Longhorn Computer studies by Mburu and ChemwaBk 3 page 110

10

1

SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT

System Construction

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

·        Define the term system construction

·        Identify number of technique that can be used to construct a designed system

·        Question and answer

·        Discussion in groups

·        Charts

·        Chalkboard

·        Information system (Cleaner)

·        Longhorn Computer studies by Mburu and ChemwaBk 3 page 110

2

System Implementation

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

·        Define system implementation and file conversion

·        Describe factors considered during file conversion

·        Illustrations by the teacher

·        discussion

·        Charts

·        chalkboard

·        Longhorn Computer studies by Mburu and ChemwaBk 3 page 116

3-4

Change over strategies

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

·        Define the term changeover

·        List the system change over strategies

·        Describe three listed changeover strategies

·        Discussions

·        Question and answer

·        Flash card

·        Charts

·        chalkboard

·        Longhorn Computer studies by Mburu and ChemwaBk 3 page 116

11

1

System maintenance and revision

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

·        Define system maintenance

·        Define system review

·        Describe security control measures

·        Illustration by the teacher

·        Question and answer

·        Charts

·        Flash cards

·        Longhorn Computer studies by Mburu and ChemwaBk 3 page 116

2

System documentation

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

·        Write a report on case study

·        Illustration by the teacher

·        Question and answer

·        Charts

·        Flash cards

·        Longhorn Computer studies by Mburu and ChemwaBk 3 page 117

3-4

System documentation

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

·        Develop a system using a case study

·        Illustration by the teacher

·        Discussions

·        A chart

·        Computer

·        Printer

·        Chalkboard

·        Longhorn Computer studies by Mburu and ChemwaBk 3 page 117

12

1

System documentation

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

·        Identify comprehensive system documentation details

·        Write a report on the case study

·        Discussions

·        Question and answer

·        Charts

·        Computer

·        Longhorn Computer studies by Mburu and ChemwaBk 3 page 118-120

PRACTICALS

END OF TERM EXAMINATION

COMPUTER FORM 3 SCHEMES OF WORK – TERM 3

1

1

PROGRAMMING WITH VISUAL AIDS

Definition

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

·        Define the term visual basic

·        Start up visual basic

·        Identify features of visual basic

·        Demonstration by the teacher

·        Discussions

·        Question and answer

·        Chalkboard

·        Computer

·        chart

·        Longhorn Computer studies by Mburu and ChemwaBk 3 page 122

2

PROGRAMMING

Visual basic toolbox

Bythe end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

·        Identify parts of the visual basic tool box

·        Describe parts of the visual basic toolbox

·        Demonstration

·        Question and answer

·        Chalkboard

·        Photograph

·        computer

·        Longhorn Computer studies by Mburu and ChemwaBk 3 page 123

3-4

Saving a visual project

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

·        Save a visual basic project

·        Open an existing visual basic project

·        Demonstration by the teacher

·        Question and answer

·        Practical

·        Computer

·        Chalkboard

·        Longhorn Computer studies by Mburu and ChemwaBk 3 page 123

2

1

Visual basic fundamental concepts

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

·        Identify the visual basic fundamental concepts

·        Describe the listed fundamental concepts

·        Discussions

·        Questions and answer

·        Chalkboard

·        Charts

·        Computer

·        Simple calculators

·        Longhorn Computer studies by Mburu and ChemwaBk 3 page 136

2

Mathematical operators

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

·        Identify mathematical operators

·        Describe the listed mathematical operators

·        Discussions

·        Question and answers

·        Chalkboard

·        Charts

·        Computer

·        Simple calculators

·        Longhorn Computer studies by Mburu and ChemwaBk 3 page 137

3-4

Numeric strings and values

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

·        convert a numeric string to a value

·        Convert a value to a string

·        Illustrations by the teacher

·        Discussions

·        Question and answer

·        Charts

·        computer

·        Longhorn Computer studies by Mburu and ChemwaBk 3 page 137

3

1

Project developments

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

·        Create a program used to calculate the area of a rectangle

·        Discussion in groups

·        Illustrations by the teacher

·        Charts

·        Computer

·        Longhorn Computer studies by Mburu and ChemwaBk 3 page 145

2

Project developments

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

·        Write a program used to find roots of a quadratic expression

·        Discussion in groups

·        Illustrations by the teacher

·        Charts

·        Computer

·        Longhorn Computer studies by Mburu and ChemwaBk 3 page 147

3-4

Case construct

Looping construct

By the end of this lesson, the learner should be able to

·        Use case statement that can display the name of a weekday when its number is provided

·        Write a program using do-loop

·        Write a program using FOR-NEXT LOOP

·        Demonstration by the teacher

·        Discussion

·        Question and answer

·        Chart

·        Chalkboard

·        Computer

·        printer

·        Longhorn Computer studies by Mburu and ChemwaBk 3 page 147

4

1

Working with graphical objects

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

·        Insert a picture using picture box

·        Define module and procedure

·        Declare general subroutines

·        Demonstration

·        Question and answer

·        discussion

·        chart

·        computer

·        Longhorn Computer studies by Mburu and ChemwaBk 3 page 150

2

Working with graphical objects

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

·        Write a general subroutine that solves y= xⁿ given that the value of n are integers

·        Demonstration

·        Question and answer

·        practical

·        computer

·        printer

·        chart

·        chalkboard

·        Longhorn Computer studies by Mburu and ChemwaBk 3 page 151

3-4

Creating means and dialog boxes

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

·        Create a dropdown menu

·        Create a message and dialog boxes

·        Demonstration

·        Discussions

·        Question and answers

·        computer

·        printer

·        chart

·        chalkboard

·        Longhorn Computer studies by Mburu and ChemwaBk 3 page 151

1

List boxes and control boxes

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

·        Define list box and combo box

·        Create a list box and a combo box

·        Create a project that loads a list of items

·        Discussion

·        Demonstration

·        Practical

·        Chart

·        Photograph

·        Computer

·        chalkboard

·        Longhorn Computer studies by Mburu and ChemwaBk 3 page 161

5

2

Visual basic data structures

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

·        Define the term arrays

·        Declare an array

·        Discussion

·        Demonstration

·        Practical

·        Chart

·        Photograph

·        Computer

·        chalkboard

·        Longhorn Computer studies by Mburu and ChemwaBk 3 page 163

3-4

Visual basic data structures

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

·        Declare two dimensional arrays

·        Write array of records

·        Discussion

·        Demonstration

·        Practical

·        Chart

·        Photograph

·        Computer

·        chalkboard

·        Longhorn Computer studies by Mburu and ChemwaBk 3 page 161

6

1

Data files

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

·        Define a file

·        Identify types of files recognized by visual basic

·        Link visual basic to data base

·        Demonstration

·        Practical

·        Discussion

·        Chart

·        Computer

·        chalkboard

·        Longhorn Computer studies by Mburu and ChemwaBk 3 page 187-189

2

INTRODUCTION TO DATA BASE DESIGN

Definition

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

·        Define database

·        Identify relationships in database

·        Demonstration

·        Practical

·        Discussion

·        Chart

·        Computer

·        chalkboard

·        Longhorn Computer studies by Mburu and ChemwaBk 3 page 187-189

3-4

Defining attributes

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

·        Define a foreign key

·        Distinguish between an entity and attributes

·        Create one to many relationships

·        Question and answer

·        Practical

·        Demonstration

·        discussions

·        computer

·        chart

·        chalkboard

·        Longhorn Computer studies by Mburu and ChemwaBk 3 page 203-204

7

1

File table structure

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

·        Create a table

·        Set primary key and foreign key

·        Demonstration

·        Discussion

·        Practical

·        Computer

·        Chart

·        Chalkboard

·        Longhorn Computer studies by Mburu and ChemwaBk 3 page 217

2

Enforcing Referential integrity

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

·        Enforce referential integrity between tables

·        Normalize table

·        Demonstration

·        Discussion

·        Practical

·        Computer

·        Chart

·        Chalkboard

·        Longhorn Computer studies by Mburu and ChemwaBk 3 page 217

3-4

Forms and commands

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

·        Create a form/ interface

·        Call for commands

·        Discussion in groups

·        Demonstration

·        Practical

·        Question and answer

·        Computer

·        Chart

·        Chalkboard

·        Longhorn Computer studies by Mburu and ChemwaBk 3 page 21o

8

1

Creating reports

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

·        Describe the tools used to automate database

·        Create a switchboard

·        Discussion in groups

·        Demonstration

·        Practical

·        Question and answer

·        Chart

·        computer

·        Longhorn Computer studies by Mburu and ChemwaBk 3 page 211

2

Automating database

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

·        Describe the tools used to automate database

·        Create a switchboard

·        Discussion in groups

·        Demonstration

·        Practical

·        Question and answer

·        Chart

·        computer

·        Longhorn Computer studies by Mburu and ChemwaBk 3 page 212

3-4

Automating database

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

·        Create macros

·        Develop a system using a case study

·        Demonstration

·        Assignment

·        Computer

·        Chart

·        Longhorn Computer studies by Mburu and ChemwaBk 3 page 212

COMPUTER FORM 4 SCHEMES OF WORK – TERM 1

2

1

Definition of networking terms

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

·        Define the term computer network

·        Explain the term data communication

·        Q/A discussion

·        Newspaper

·        Letters

·        books

·        Longhorn Computer studies by S.Mburu and C. Chemwa page 1-5

·        Computer studies by Onunga& Rena Shah Bk 4 page 1-5

2-3

Networking

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

·        Explain the types of computer n/w

·        Discuss the purpose of n/w

·        Q/A demonstration practical

·        Handouts

·        Books

·        Internet

·        Working Pc

·        Longhorn Computer studies by S.Mburu and C. Chemwa page 5-9

·        Computer studies by Onunga& Rena Shah Bk 4 page 6

4

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

·        Explain the demerits of n/w

·        Q/A demonstration practical

·        Twisted cables

·        Internet 5

·        Working pc

·        Longhorn Computer studies by S.Mburu and C. Chemwa page 10-17

·        Computer studies by Onunga& Rena Shah Bk 4 page 6

3

1

Elements of networking

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

·        Discuss communication with cables

·        Q/A demonstration practical

·        Handouts

·        Books

·        Internet

·        Working PC

·        Longhorn Computer studies by S.Mburu and C. Chemwa page 17-22

·        Computer studies by Onunga& Rena Shah Bk 4 page 9-11

2-3

Elements of networking

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

·        Explain the types of wireless communication

·        Q/A demonstration practical

·        Books

·        Internet

·        Working PC

·        Longhorn Computer studies by S.Mburu and C. Chemwa page 23-28

·        Computer studies by Onunga& Rena Shah Bk 4 page 17-22

4

1

Communication Devices

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

·        Define the term communication devices

·        Explain the work of: Modems, network cards, hubs

·        Q/A demonstration practical

·        Letters

·        Software

·        Working Pc

·        Longhorn Computer studies by S.Mburu and C. Chemwa page 30-33

·        Computer studies by Onunga& Rena Shah Bk 4 page 20

2-3

Network Software

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

·        Discuss the different network s/w: O/S, protocols

·        Q/A demonstration practical

·        Handouts

·        Books

·        Working PC

·        Longhorn Computer studies by S.Mburu and C. Chemwa page 30-31

4

Types of computer networks

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

·        Discuss the three types of computer networks LAN,MAN, WAN

·        Q/A demonstration practical

·        Internet

·        Books

·        Working PC

·        Longhorn Computer studies by S.Mburu and C. Chemwa page 4-5

·        Computer studies by Onunga& Rena Shah Bk 4 page 22

5

1

Network topologies

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

·        Define the term network topology

·        Differentiate btw. Logical and physical topologies

Q/A demonstration practical

·        Internet

·        Books

·        Working PC

·        Longhorn Computer studies by S.Mburu and C. Chemwa page 33-34

·        Computer studies by Onunga& Rena Shah Bk 4 page 16

2-3

Network Topologies

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

·        Define the term network topology

·        Differentiate between Logical and physical topologies

·        Explain a star topology

·        Q/A demonstration practical

·        Internet

·        Books

·        Working PC

·        Longhorn Computer studies by S.Mburu and C. Chemwa page 35-36

·        Computer studies by Onunga& Rena Shah Bk 4 page 18

4

Network Topologies

By the end of the lesson the learner should be able to

·        Explain a

Mesh Topology

Tree Topology

·        Q/A demonstration practical

·        Working PC

·        Handouts

·        Longhorn Computer studies by S.Mburu and C. Chemwa page 37-38

·        Computer studies by Onunga& Rena Shah Bk 4 page 19

6

1

Application areas of ICT

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

·        Explain Application areas of ICT

·        Financial system

·        Q/A demonstration practical

·        Internet

·        Books

·        Working PC

·        Longhorn Computer studies by S.Mburu and C. Chemwa page 37-39

·        Computer studies by Onunga& Rena Shah Bk 4 page 27

2-3

Application areas of ICT

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

·        Explain application areas of ICT in common system

·        Q/A demonstration practical

·        Internet

·        Books

·        Working PC

·        Longhorn Computer studies by S.Mburu and C. Chemwa page 40-41

·        Computer studies by Onunga& Rena Shah Bk 4 page 27

4

Application of ICT

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

·        Explain application areas of ICT in retail system

·        Explain application areas of ICT in Reservation system

Q/A demonstration practical

·        Internet

·        Books

·        Working PC

·        Longhorn Computer studies by S.Mburu and C. Chemwa page 40-59

·        Computer studies by Onunga& Rena Shah Bk 4 page 28

7

1

Application areas of ICT

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

·        Explain Application areas of ICT in Education

·        Q/A demonstration practical

·        Internet

·        Books

·        Working PC

·        Longhorn Computer studies by S.Mburu and C. Chemwa page 41-58

·        Computer studies by Onunga& Rena Shah Bk 4 page 49

2-3

Application areas of ICT

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

·        Explain Application of ICT in Education System

·        Q/A demonstration practical

·        Internet

·        Books

·        Working

·        Longhorn Computer studies by S.Mburu and C. Chemwa page 41-58

·        Computer studies by Onunga& Rena Shah Bk 4 page 50

4

Application areas of ICT

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

·        Explain Application areas of ICT in industrial System

·        Q/A demonstration practical

·        Internet

·        Books

·        Working PC

·        Longhorn Computer studies by S.Mburu and C. Chemwa page 41-58

·        Computer studies by Onunga& Rena Shah Bk 4 page 39

9

1

Application areas of ICT

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

·        Explain application areas of ICT in entertainment and virtual reality

·        Q/A demonstration practical

·        Internet

·        Books

·        Working Pc

·        Longhorn Computer studies by S.Mburu and C. Chemwa page 61,64-65

·        Computer studies by Onunga& Rena Shah Bk 4 page 51/55

2-3

Application areas of ICT

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

·        Explain application areas of ICT in marketing and law enforcement

·        Q/A demonstration practical

·        Internet

·        Books

·        Working Pc

·        Longhorn Computer studies by S.Mburu and C. Chemwa page 63

4

Application areas of ICT

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

·        Explain application area of ICT in transportation system

·        Q/A Discussion

·        Internet

·        Books

·        Working Pc

·        Longhorn Computer studies by S.Mburu and C. Chemwa page 44-46

·        Computer studies by Onunga& Rena Shah Bk 4 page 47

1

Application areas of ICT

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

·        Explain Application areas of ICT in Library System

·        Q/A Discussion

·        Internet

·        Books

·        Journals

·        Longhorn Computer studies by S.Mburu and C. Chemwa page 44

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2-3

Application areas of ICT in the society

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

·        Discuss effects on

(i)     Employment

(ii)    Automated production

·        Q/A demonstration practical

·        Letters

·        Working PC

·        Newspapers

·        Longhorn Computer studies by S.Mburu and C. Chemwa page 44

4

Impact of ICT in the society

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

·        Discuss effects if ICT on work’s health

·        State the characteristics of future trends in ICT

·        Discuss rapid evolution in ICT

·        Q/A Discussion

·        Handouts

·        Journals

·        Longhorn Computer studies by S.Mburu and C. Chemwa page 44

·        Computer studies by Onunga& Rena Shah Bk 4 page 60

11

1

Impact of ICT in the society

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

·        Discuss effects of ICT on

(i)     Environmental issues

(ii)    Cultural effects

·        Q/A Discussion

·        Handouts

·        Journals

·        Videos

·        Photographs

·        Longhorn Computer studies by S.Mburu and C. Chemwa page 44

·        Computer studies by Onunga& Rena Shah Bk 4 page 63

2-3

Evolution of computer systems

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

·        Discuss Artificial intelligence

·        Q/A Discussion

·        Class Register

·        Accounts book

·        Journals

·        Longhorn Computer studies by S.Mburu and C. Chemwa page 52-53

·        Computer studies by Onunga& Rena Shah Bk 4 page 81

4

Evolution of Computer systems

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

·        Explain expanded information superhighway

·        Q/A Demonstration Practical

·        handouts

·        class register

·        accounts

·        Longhorn Computer studies by S.Mburu and C. Chemwa page 79-80

COMPUTER FORM 4 SCHEMES OF WORK – TERM 2

1

2

1

Career opportunities in ICT

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

·        Discuss the roles of a system analyst, a chief programmer

·        Q/A Discussion

·        Books

·         Journals

·        Longhorn Computer studies by S.Mburu and C. Chemwa page 79

·        Computer studies by Onunga& Rena Shah Bk 4 page 95

2-3

Career opportunities in ICT

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

·        Discuss functions of computer programmer and d/b administrator

·        Q/A Demonstration Practical

·        Books

·        Handouts

·        Newspapers

·        Realia

·        Longhorn Computer studies by S.Mburu and C. Chemwa page 81

·        Computer studies by Onunga& Rena Shah Bk 4 page 97

4

Career Opportunities in ICT

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

·        Discuss the functions of a s/w engineer and a computer engineer

·        Q/A demonstration Practical

·        Books

·        Working PC

·        Longhorn Computer studies by S.Mburu and C. Chemwa page 80

3

1

Career opportunities in ICT

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

·        Discuss the function of a web designer, web administrator and computer operator

·        Q/A demonstration Practical

·        Books

·        Handouts

·        Journals

·        Longhorn Computer studies by S.Mburu and C. Chemwa page 81

2-3

Career opportunities in ICT

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

·        Discuss the function of computer technician and data processing manager

Learner to

Q/A discussion

·        Books

·        Realia

·        Longhorn Computer studies by S.Mburu and C. Chemwa page 78

4

Career opportunities in ICT

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

·        Discuss other educational opportunities in the various institutions

·        Q/A Discussion

·        Books

·        Newspapers

·        Longhorn Computer studies by S.Mburu and C. Chemwa page 83-84

4

1

Identification of further Educational opportunities

By the end of the lesson, the leaner should be able to

·        Explain the different courses offered in universities, polytechnics, middle level colleges

·        Q/A Discussion

·        Books

·        Longhorn Computer studies by S.Mburu and C. Chemwa page 83-84

·        Computer studies by Onunga& Rena Shah Bk 4 page 106-110

2-3

Developing project using msaccess  d/base

Description of a given system

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

·        Identify a problem

·        Definition of a problem

·        Q/A discussion

·        Books

·        Sampled projects

·        Longhorn Computer studies by S.Mburu and C. Chemwa page 83-84

·        Computer studies by Onunga& Rena Shah Bk 4 page 106-112

4

Fact finding

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

·        Identify the number of manual documents that are needed for the system given

·        Q/A observation

·        Books

·        Longhorn Computer studies by S.Mburu and C. Chemwa page 83-84

·        Computer studies by Onunga& Rena Shah Bk 4 page 106-120

5

1

Fact finding

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

·        Design a sample interview guideline for the system given

·        Q/A practical

·        Sampled projects

·        Books

·        Longhorn Computer studies by S.Mburu and C. Chemwa page 83-84

2-3

Fact finding

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be ale to

·        Design a sample questionnaire for the system giver

·        Q/A practical

·        Sampeled projects

·        books

·        Longhorn Computer studies by S.Mburu and C. Chemwa page 93-94

·        Computer studies by Onunga& Rena Shah Bk 4 page 122

4

System design

·        Preliminary design phase

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

·        Identify the flowchart symbols

·        Design a simple flowchart for the system

·        Q/A practical

·        Sampled projects

·        Books

·        Longhorn Computer studies by S.Mburu and C. Chemwa page 94-95

6

1

System design

·        Preliminary design phase

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

·        Design a complex flowchart for the system

·        Q/A practical

·        Sampled projects

·        Books

·        Longhorn Computer studies by S.Mburu and C. Chemwa page 94-95

2-3

Detailed design

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

·        Design the outputs for the system

Q/A practical

·        Sampled projects

·        Books

·        Longhorn Computer studies by S.Mburu and C. Chemwa page 94-95

4

Detailed design

By the end  of the lesson, the leaner  should be able to

·        Design input interface for the system

·        Q/A practical

·        Sampled projects

·        Books

·        Longhorn Computer studies by S.Mburu and C. Chemwa page 96-100

7

1

Files and data stores design

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

·        Design a database

·        Q/A practical

·        Sampled projects

·        Books

·        Longhorn Computer studies by S.Mburu and C. Chemwa page 100-101

2-3

Creating relationships

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

·        Create relationships

·        Q/A practical

·        Books

·        Longhorn Computer studies by S.Mburu and C. Chemwa page 103

4

Hardware and software requirements

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

·        Identify h/w and s/w requirements for the system

·        Q/A discussion

·        Books

·        Realia

·        Longhorn Computer studies by S.Mburu and C. Chemwa page 103

9

1,2,3,4

Constructing information management system given

·        Designing inputs

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

·        Design inputs

·        practical

·        internet

·        sampled projects

·        books

·        Longhorn Computer studies by S.Mburu and C. Chemwa page 86-153

10

1,2,3,4

Designing outputs

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

·        Design outputs

·        practical

·        books

·        internet

·        sampled projects

·        Longhorn Computer studies by S.Mburu and C. Chemwa page 86-153

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·        Designing

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to

·        Design various management systems

·        practical

·        Books

·        Longhorn Computer studies by S.Mburu and C. Chemwa page 86-153

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The school closes

COMPUTER FORM 4 SCHEMES OF WORK – TERM 3

1

Reporting from home and settling for the third term work

2-3

POST MOCKS AND JOINTS

4-7

REVISION

7

K.C.S.E BEGINS