Second TermJSS 2Digital Technology
Second Term lessons
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.
- Weeks
- 11 weeks
- Curriculum outlines
- 11 curriculum outlines
Weekly lessons
Open a week to read the notes, the teacher plan and the curriculum outline.
W01Computer Programming: Concepts and LanguagesLesson objectives By the end of the week, learners should be able to: Define programming and explain why software is built from instructions.W02Introduction to BASIC ProgrammingLesson objectives By the end of the week, learners should be able to: Open a BASIC interpreter and show a welcome prompt.W03BASIC: Simple Statements and ProgramsLesson objectives By the end of the week, learners should be able to: Write a LET, PRINT and arithmetic combination in one program.W04BASIC: Practical and DebuggingLesson objectives By the end of the week, learners should be able to: Identify common syntax errors such as missing LET or misspelled variable.W05Graphic Packages: IntroductionLesson objectives By the end of the week, learners should be able to: Open a graphics package and name the drawing tools.W06Graphic Packages: PracticalLesson objectives By the end of the week, learners should be able to: Combine several shapes into one symmetric composition.W07ICT as a Transformation ToolLesson objectives By the end of the week, learners should be able to: Define ICT transformation and give one example from commerce or health.W08Data TransmissionLesson objectives By the end of the week, learners should be able to: Define transmission as the passing of bits between devices.W09File Management and Data OrganisationLesson objectives By the end of the week, learners should be able to: Describe why consistent folder names reduce search time.W10RevisionLesson objectives By the end of the week, learners should be able to: Recall the full term's key terms without notes in ten minutes.W11ExaminationLesson objectives By the end of the examination week, learners should be able to: Demonstrate recall of the term's concepts under examination conditions.