Lesson 1 Introduction to ICT Senior1 Term 1

Lesson 1 : Introduction to ICT Senior#1, Term 1 24 Periods

Introduction to ICT – 24 Periods The learner should be able to: a) Explain the concept of “ICT” and the related terminologies. (k) b) know the common ICT tools and their use in various fields. (k, u, v) c) use various ICT tools. (s, v) d) appreciate the Safety precautions for the different ICT tools. (u, v)

Introduction to ICT 1. Meaning of ICT 2. Common ICT Tools 3. Indentifying ICT Tools with their Specialised Professional areas 4. Uses of ICTs in Society (Applications of ICTs) 5. Applications of ICTs in Business 6. Handling and Maintaining ICT Tools

Introduction to ICT 7. ICT Safety Precautions 8. ICT Tools Security and Threats and Measures 9. ICT User Manuals • Activity of Integration

Activity 1. 1 : Meaning of ICT • In groups, look around your school and identify at least 3 ICT Tools familiar to you. • State the function of each ICT Tool identified in the table below • Select any 2 ICT Tools from the table and identify the information they handle, the nature of communication that takes place and the technology used

ICT Tools and Their Function 1 2 3 4 5 6 Camera Capturing Pictures

Activity 1. 2: Common ICT Tools

ICT Tools and Their Characteristics No. ICT Tool 1 Laptop Computer 2 Mobile Phone 3 Radio 4 Television 5 6 Characteristics Electronic, Ha Hardware and Software, Can Store data

Activity 1. 3: Identifying ICT Tools and Their Specialised Professional Fields