Scheme of Work Computer Studies SS1 3rd term

WEEKS

TOPICS

1

Revision of Last Terms Work and Copying of Third Term Scheme of Work

2

Basic Programming Language:- Full meaning of BASIC, Data types in BASIC Programming, The Programming Pattern of a BASIC Program. BASIC Programming Keywords eg. Input, PRINT, LET, REM, DATA, READ etc. Some BASIC Arithmetic Operations such as Constant, Variables etc. Simple BASIC Programs.

3

Communication Systems :- Meaning of ICT (Information Communication Technology), Benefits of ICT,        Types of ICT such as Broadcasting, Telecommunication, Data Networks, Information systems etc. Types of Networks eg PAN, LAN, MAN, WAN etc. Definition of Information System.

4

Application of ICT, Advantages and Disadvantages of this Teleconferencing, ICT Gadgets such as Mobile Phones, Facsimile Machines, ATM, Dispensing Machine etc.

5

Basic Computer Operation:- Booting, Types of Booting, Stages in Booting Process, Precautions when booting. Windows Basics such as Starting/logging on, Running an application program, Shutting Down the System.

6

Word Processing:- Definition[U1]  of Word Processing Software and its Examples, Advantages of Word Processing Software, Features of word processing system.

7

Mid Term Test and Break.

8

How to use a Word Processing Package to Create a Document, Save as a Document, Retrieve a document, close a document and spell check a document.

9

Presentation Package:- Definition of Presentation Package and its Examples, Uses of Presentation Package, Features of Presentation Package.

10

How to use Microsoft Power Point Presentation Package ; Opening the Application, Create a new presentation, Insert Slide Content, Animate Contents, Add New Slides, Save Presentation Run Slide Show, Point Presentation, Close a Presentation.

11 and 12

Revision and Exams.

13 and 14

Exams and Closure.

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