JSS 2 Digital Technology

This term deepens the system unit, introduces networks and file management, and brings spreadsheet work to the JSS level. By the end of the term a learner should classify computers by performance criteria, explain why internal memory sizes differ, compare storage technologies on speed and capacity, describe how operating systems manage hardware and files, locate connected devices by function, compare network topologies and understand cloud storage, data protection, spreadsheets and presentation use.

1. 01Review and Classification of Computers
2. 02Computer System: Hardware, Software and Peopleware
3. 03Operating Systems and File Management
4. 04Computer Networks
5. + 8 more weeks

This term introduces programming basics through BASIC and graphic packages, followed by ICT applications, data transmission and file management. By the end of the term a learner should write simple BASIC statements and run a small program, create basic graphics using a package, explain ICT transformation work, trace data through transmission channels and manage files systematically.

1. 01Computer Programming: Concepts and Languages
2. 02Introduction to BASIC Programming
3. 03BASIC: Simple Statements and Programs
4. 04BASIC: Practical and Debugging
5. + 7 more weeks

This term concludes the Junior Secondary course with web browsing, email, ICT careers, computer society work, a digital communication project and a final examination. By the end of the term a learner should open a browser responsibly, use email safely, explore ICT careers locally and nationally, explain how computers change society, run a simple digital communication project and demonstrate recall on the final exam.

1. 01Computer Ethics and Netiquette
2. 02Introduction to Web Browsers
3. 03Searching for Information Online
4. 04Introduction to Email
5. + 6 more weeks