COMPUTER LAB MANAGEMENT

Week Learning Area Learning Outcomes Suggested Learning Activities Remark

1 1. Computer Lab Regulations  Lab Rules

1.1 Computer Lab Rules 1.1.1 List computer lab rules. • Showing and explaining computer lab rules in
the computer lab
1.2 User 1.2.1 Practice computer lab rules. • Reporting on observation of practical lab rules using
worksheets
1.3 Equipment 1.3.1 Handle equipment responsibly. • Explaining procedures for responsible care of equipment
• Discussing and listing appropriate ways of handling
equipment
1.4 Data and User Security 1.4.1 State the importance of data and user • Explaining the importance of password and Usernames
security.

2. Lab Organisation  Organisation

2.1 Organisation Chart 2.1.1 State the Organisation Chart of a • Showing and explaining the Organisation chart chart
computer lab.  Computer Lab
2.1.2 Identify the Computer Lab Coordinator. Log Book
2.1.3 State the responsibilities of a computer
lab coordinator.

2.2 Computer Lab Timetable 2.2.1 Adhere to the timetable. • Using the computer lab according to the allocated time

2.3 Log Book 2.3.1 Identify types of log books. • Showing samples of log books
2.3.2 List usage of a log book. - Computer Log Book
- Computer Lab Log Book (refer Appendix L)
2.3.3 Practise responsible use of computers. • Sign in and sign out log book
• Sign in when they use the computer

2 3. Ethics in Using Computer Note:

3.1 Copyright 3.1.1 State the ethics of computer usage. • Explaining the ethics of computer usage  ethics of
3.1.2 Define the meaning of copyright. • Explaining the meaning of copyright computer usage
3.1.3 State the effects of copyright violation • Discussing in groups the effects of copyright violation  meaning of
copyright
3.2 Unethical Use of Computers 3.2.1 List out various unethical use of • Conducting discussion on the misuse of computers  the effects of
computers. • In pairs, pupils browse the Internet to locate information copyright
3.2.2 State the effects of unethical use of on the misuse of computer violation
computers.  unethical use of
computers.
COMPUTER HARDWARE

Week Learning Area Learning Outcomes Suggested Learning Activities Remark

1. Introduction to Computers Note:
1.1 Evolution of the Computer 1.1.1 State the generations of computers • Explaining the evolution of the computer from the  the evolution of
together with the respective processors vacuum tube to the fifth generation and showing the the computer
used. respective processors used
• Matching the types of processors used with the
 a worksheet
respective generations of computers in a worksheet to
be kept in the portfolio
1.1.2 Explain the generations of computers • Gathering information on the evolution of computers and
together with the respective processors presenting the information in groups
used.
Note:
3 1.2 Types of Computers 1.2.1 Identify the types of computers: • Introducing various types of computers using a
 the types of
• Supercomputer PowerPoint presentation.
computers
• Mainframe
 a worksheet
• Mini Computer • Labeling a flow chart of the types of computer in a
• Micro Computer worksheet to be kept in the portfolio
• Work Station
• Gathering information on the types of computer and
1.2.2 Define different types of computer. presenting the information in groups

2. Computer Parts & Components Note:

2.1 Overview of the Computer 2.1.1 Identify main components in the computer • Showing the main components of the computer system  components of
System system: • Labeling the main components of the computer system the computer
• Monitor in a worksheet to be kept in the portfolio system
• Keyboard
• Speaker
 a worksheet
• Mouse
• System unit
• Printer

2.1.2 State the functions of the main • Carrying out brainstorming session on the functions of  a worksheet
components in the computer system. the main components of the computer system
• Writing down the functions and keeping the sheet in the
portfolio

4 • Drawing and explain the data processing cycle of the  a worksheet

2.1.3 Explain briefly the data processing
cycle of a computer system: computer system on a paper and to be kept in the
• Input portfolio.
Input  Process Output
• Process 
• Output Storage
• Storage
 2.2 System Unit 2.2.1 Identify the components of a system unit: • Explaining the functions of the component of a system
• Input/Output port (I/O port) unit such as I/O, Reset button, CDROM drive, floppy Note:
• Reset button drive, hard disk drive  the components
• CDROM drive • Writing down the functions of the component off the of a system unit
• Floppy drive system unit and keeping it in the portfolio  a worksheet
• Hard disk drive

2.2.2 State the functions of the main

components of a system unit.

2.2.3 State the functions of CPU, RAM, ROM • Showing a motherboard to pupils Note:
and expansion slots found on the • Identify, explain and discuss the functions of CPU,RAM,
 the components
motherboard. ROM and expansion slots found on the Motherboard
of a a
• Writing the functions of the components in the
motherboard
2.2.4 Inculcate values of responsibility and worksheets provided and keeping them in the portfolio
cooperation among the pupils. • Carrying out in pair or group activities  a worksheet

5 2.3 Peripherals 2.3.1 State the definition of peripheral. Note:

• Explaining the definition of peripheral
2.3.2 Identify different types of peripherals: • Showing the different types of peripheral  definition of
• Input devices peripheral
• Output devices  different types of
• Storage devices peripheral
2.3.3 State examples of different types of • Showing the example of different types of peripherals  a worksheet
peripherals: such as printers, scanners, LCD projectors, digital
• Printers cameras, external CD drives and external storages
• Scanners • Collecting pictures of peripherals and keeping them in
• LCD projectors the portfolio
• Digital cameras
• External CD drives
• Show types of peripherals commonly found in the computer
• External storages
lab
2.3.4 Explain the functions of each peripheral.  functions of each
• Carry out a brainstorm session on the functions of each peripheral
peripheral
• Write the functions of each peripheral in worksheets and
 a worksheet
keeping them in the portfolio
• Explaining the use of peripherals and demonstrating
how to operate them
• Doing hands-on activities while teacher facilitates
 examples of input
6 2.4 Input Devices 2.4.1 Identify input devices. devices
• Facilitating a session where pupils brainstorm on
 Function of input
various input devices
devices
2.4.2 List input devices. • Showing examples of input devices
• Collecting pictures of input devices, label and keep in  Portfolio
2.4.3 State the respective functions of input the portfolio
• Facilitating group discussions on the functions of input
 devices. devices  examples of
2.5 Output Devices 2.5.1 Identify output devices. • Brainstorming on various output devices output devices
2.5.2 List output devices. • Showing examples of output devices  Function of
• Collecting pictures of output devices, labeling and keep output devices
in the portfolio  Portfolio
2.5.3 State the respective functions of output • Facilitating group discussions on the functions of output  examples of
devices. devices storage devices
7  Function of
2.6 Storage Devices 2.6.1 Identify storage devices. • Brainstorming on the various storage devices storage devices
2.6.2 List storage devices. • Collecting pictures of storage devices, labeling and  differences
keeping in the portfolio between primary
2.6.3 State the functions of storage devices. • Facilitating group discussions on the functions of storage and secondary
devices storage devices
2.6.4 Identify differences between primary and • Explaining the differences between primary and  the units used for
secondary storage devices. secondary storage devices data measurement
• Categorizing the two storage devices  Portfolio
2.6.5 State the units for data measurement: • Explaining the units used for data measurement
• Bit • Completing a conversion table for units of data
• Byte
• Kilobyte
• Megabyte
• Gigabyte

2.6.6 Inculcate values of responsibility, • Carry out in pair or group activities

accountability and cooperation

8 3. Basic Maintenance Hands-on:

3.1 Handling Input and Output 3.1.1 Set up the input and output devices • Setup the input and output devices: Set up the input and
Devices correctly. o Monitor output devices
o Keyboard
3.1.2 Inculcate values of responsibility in o Mouse
handling hardware. o Speaker
customize settings for
3.2 Computer Settings 3.2.1 Customize settings for: • Demonstrating how to customize settings for display, display, mouse and
• Display, Mouse and Sound mouse and sound sound
• Carry out hands-on activities
customize settings for
3.2.2 Customize settings for: • Demonstrating how to customize settings for date and date and time,
• Date and time time, language and regional options language and regional
• Regional and language options • Carry out hands-on activities according to instructions options

4. Technology Development hardware portfolio

4.1 Current Development of 4.1.1 Gather information on the current or latest • Gathering information/carrying out research on the
Hardware Technology development of hardware technology. current or latest development of hardware technology
• Produce a hardware portfolio (A compilation of pupils’ work
 throughout the learning area on hardware)
COMPUTER SOFTWARE

Week Learning Area Learning Outcomes Suggested Learning Activities Remark

9 1. Introduction to Computer Note:

Software 1.1.1 State the definition of software. • Explaining the definition of software
1.1 Definition
 the definition and
usage of software
1.2.1 State the usage of software. • Facilitating pupils’ discussion on the use of  different types of
1.2 Usage
software software
1.3.1 List different types of software: • Discussing types of software
1.3 Types of Software • Operating Systems
 a worksheet
• Showing examples for different types of software
• Utility Programmes
• Application Software

10 2. Operating System (OS) Note:

2.1 Introduction to Operating System 2.1.1 Define the operating system. • Discussing types and functions of operating system
(OS)
 the definition and
function of
2.1.2 State the functions of operating system. • Showing the difference between DOS and Windows
operating system
display
2.2 OS Interface Environment 2.2.1 State the characteristics of OS • Starting and shutting down the computer  difference
• Exploring the Windows environment between DOS and
environment based Graphical User
Windows
Interface (GUI).
2.3 File Management 2.3.1 Manage folders and subfolders: • Creating folders and subfolders
Hands-on
• Create folders • Renaming files and folders
Manage folders and
• Rename folders • Moving files and folders
subfolders
• Move files • Copying files and folders
• Deleting files and folders

3. Utility Software Hands-on

3.1 OS Based Utility 3.1.1 Run scan disk on the computer. • Running scan disk and defragging the hard disk Running scan disk and
3.1.2 Defrag the hard disk. • Scanning for viruses defragging
3.2 Non-OS based Utility 3.2 Non-OS based Utility • Updating virus definitions Scanning for viruses
(used an existing antivirus supplied to the school or downloaded Updating virus
freeware antivirus) definitions
Compressing and
3.2.2 Compress and decompress files. • Compressing and decompressing files decompressing files

11 4. Application Software Note

4.1 Introduction to Application 4.1.1 Identify types of application software: • Discussing types of application software types of application
Software • Word processing • Show examples of application software software
• Spreadsheet
• Presentation
• Database
 • Programming
12 4.2 Installing and Uninstalling 4.2.1 Install a software. • Demonstrating installation and removing an application Hands-on
Application Software 4.2.2 Uninstall or remove a software. software installation and
• Installing a simple application software removing a software
• Uninstalling or removing an application software

13 5. Word Processing Software Refer to:

5.1 Introduction to Word Processing 5.1.1 State the usage of word processing • Show various types of word processing software
- Software • Discussing the usage of word processing PPK “MS Word
20 • Showing documents which have been produced by word 2003 Self Access
processing software, such as letters, essays and Learning Module ”
minutes of meetings ( 7 Modules )

5.2 Starting Word Processing 5.2.1 Start a word processing software. • Demonstrating how to start word processing software
Software 5.2.2 State the steps of starting a word and explaining the user interface
processing software. • Starting word processing software and exploring the
5.2.3 State and identify features in a word user interface
processing software and demonstrate
understanding of user interface.
5.2.4 State the main toolbars in word • Discussing the toolbars in MS Word
processing software:
• Standard bar
• Formatting bar
• Drawing bar

5.2.5 List icons in the Standard, Formatting and • Labelling each icon on the handouts given
Drawing Toolbars.
5.2.6 State the functions of icons in the • Explaining the function of icons in Standard, Formatting
Standard, Formatting and Drawing and Drawing Toolbars
Toolbars

5.3 Creating Document 5.3.1 Create a new document by using word • Carrying out hands-on activities on following skills:
processing software. o Setting Page Setup
5.3.2 Set ‘Page Setup’. o Keying in data
5.3.3 Key in data into the new document. o Saving document
5.3.4 Save the new document with a new file o Closing document
name.
5.3.5 Exit file.
• Carrying out hands-on activities on following skills:
5.4 Editing Document 5.4.1 Identify file and its location. o Opening existing document
5.4.2 Open the file. o Cutting and pasting text
5.4.3 Identify and use editing tools to edit o Copying and pasting
document. o Changing font - size/ type/ style
o Aligning text
o Change case
 o Typing correction - delete/ insert/ backspace
o Allocating line spacing

o Setting column
5.4.4 Create a document with table and column. o Using Drop Cap
o Inserting header and footer
o Inserting page number
o Inserting graphics
o Indenting

o Printing document
5.4.5 Print document. o Inserting table
o Inserting bullet and numbering
o Using the tab key
o Assigning borders

o Inserting WordArt
5.4.6 Create a document using Drawing Tools. o Inserting Clip Art
o Adding in colour
o Using AutoShapes
o Using Text Box
o Using 3-D Style

5.4.7 Show creativity by creating a document. • Creating documents such as:

o School bulletin
o Newsletter
o Brochure
o Pamphlet
o Programme book

• Printing out the documents and keeping them in their

5.4.8 Work cooperatively in groups. portfolio
5.4.9 Abide by the rules and instructions. • Explaining the use of mail merge
5.5 Mail Merge 5.5.1 State the usage of mail merge. • Using mail merge to create certificates, letters or forms
5.5.2 Create a mail merge document. • Printing out the mail merge document and putting it in
their portfolio
5.5.3 Print the document.

21 6. Spreadsheet Software Refer to:

6.1 Introduction to Spreadsheet 6.1.1 State the usage of spreadsheet. • Showing various type of spreadsheet software
- Software • Showing spreadsheet features PPK “ MS Excel
25 • Explaining the basic elements of a worksheet: 2003 Self Access
o Cell Learning Module”
o Column ( 5 Modules )
 o Row

6.2 Starting Spreadsheet Software 6.2.1 Start spreadsheet software. • Demonstrating how to start a spreadsheet software and
6.2.2 State the steps of starting a spreadsheet explaining the user interface
software. • Starting spreadsheet software and exploring the user
6.2.3 State and identify features in interface
spreadsheet application and demonstrate
understanding of user interface.

6.2.4 State the main toolbars in spreadsheet

software: • Discussing the toolbars in MS Excel
• Standard bar
• Formatting bar
• Formula bar
• Chart bar
6.2.4 List icons in Standard, Formatting,
Formula and Chart Toolbars. • Labeling each icon in the handouts given

6.2.5 State the functions of icons in the

Standard, Formatting, Formula and Chart • Explaining the functions of the icons in the Standard,
Toolbars. Formatting, Formula and Chart Toolbars

6.3 Creating Worksheet 6.3.1 Create a new worksheet by using

spreadsheet software. • Carrying out hands-on activities on following skills:
6.3.2 Set ‘Page Setup’. o Creating a new worksheet
6.3.3 Key in data into worksheet. o Setting page setup
6.3.4 Save worksheet. o Entering data
6.3.5 Print worksheet. o Saving worksheet
6.3.6 Close workbook and exit Spreadsheet o Closing workbook
software. o Opening existing worksheet
o Cutting and Pasting data
o Adjusting rows and Columns
o Inserting rows and columns
o Printing worksheet
6.3.7 Use formulae in worksheet:  Normal printing and Area printing
• Sum o Entering data
• Average o Using formulae: sum, average, grading
• Grading (Lookup, VLookup) (Lookup, VLookup), percentage, ranking
• Percentage o Using currency format
• Ranking o Inserting table
6.3.8 Insert a chart in worksheet. o Creating charts
o Changing chart types and properties
o Deleting charts
o Previewing charts
o Printing charts
 o Saving charts

6.4 Editing worksheet 6.4.1 Identify a file and its location. o Opening existing file
6.4.2 Open the file. o Creating multiple worksheets
6.4.3 Identify and use editing tools to edit o Moving or copying sheet
worksheet. o Renaming/deleting worksheet
o Changing the font size/ type/ style
o Aligning text
o Formatting cell

26 7. Presentation Software Refer to:

7.1 Concept of Multimedia 7.1.1 State the concept of Multimedia. • Explaining the concept of multimedia PPK “ MS
- PowerPoint 2003
33 7.2 Steps in Multimedia 7.2.1 State the steps in multimedia • Explaining the steps in multimedia development Self access
Development development: Learning Module”
• Analysis ( 8 Modules )
• Design (Storyboard)
• Implementation
• Testing
• Evaluation
• Publishing
7.3 Introduction to Presentation 7.3.1 State the usage of presentation software. • Explaining the usage of presentation software and
Software showing samples of presentations
7.4 Starting Presentation Software • Demonstrating how to start a presentation software and
7.4.1 Start presentation software.
explaining the user interface
7.4.2 State the steps of starting presentation • Starting presentation software and exploring the user
software. interface
7.4.3 State and identify features in the
presentation software and demonstrate
understanding of user interface.

7.4.4 State the main toolbars in the presentation • Discussing the toolbars in MS PowerPoint
software:
• Standard bar
• Formatting bar
• Drawing bar
• Task Pane bar
• Slide design
• Slide layout

7.4.5 List icons in the Standard, Formatting, • Labeling each icon in the handouts given
Drawing and Task Pane toolbars.
• Explaining the functions of the icons in the Standard,
 7.4.6 State the function of icons in the Formatting, Drawing and Task Pane toolbars
Standard, Formatting, Drawing and Task
Pane toolbars.
7.5 Creating Presentation • Carrying out hands-on activities:
7.5.1 Create a blank slide presentation using o Entering text
slide layout: o Inserting picture
• Enter text o Saving presentation
• Insert picture
o Closing presentation
7.5.2 Save the presentation.
o Opening existing presentation
7.5.3 Close and exit the presentation.
7.5.4 Open existing presentation. o Running slide show
7.5.5 Run the slide show. o Printing presentation:
7.5.6 Print the presentation.  Slides
 Handouts
7.6 Editing Presentation • Carrying out hands-on activities:
7.6.1 Create presentation using blank layout: o Creating slide presentation
• Insert Text Box o Inserting Text Box
• Insert WordArt o Inserting WordArt
• Insert pictures o Inserting picture
• Insert movie and sound o Inserting movie and sound
7.6.2 Modify text. o Modifying text
7.6.3 Apply colour background. o Applying colour background

o Inserting new slide

7.6.4 Insert new slides using effects below: o Adding effect
• Custom animation o Applying slide design
• Slide transitions
o Using hyperlink:
7.6.5 Apply slides design.
 Action button
7.6.6 Create hyperlink.
 Hyperlink text
• Producing and presenting a simple multimedia
7.6.7 Create multimedia presentation including presentation
text, pictures, movie, sound, animation,
transition and hyperlink.
7.6.8 Demonstrate cooperation and
accountability.

NETWORKS AND THE INTERNET

Week Learning Area Learning Outcomes Suggested Learning Activities Remark

34 2. The Internet 2.1.1 Define the Internet. • Locating the meaning of Internet from books, magazines Note:
2.1 Introduction to the Internet 2.1.2 Discuss advantages and disadvantages of and other appropriate sources  definition of the
the Internet. • Discussing advantages and disadvantages of the internet
Internet  advantage and
 disavantage
2.2 Internet Requirements 2.2.1 List requirements needed to access • Showing and explaining basic requirements to access  a worksheet
the Internet. the Internet:
o Modem (internal and external)
o Access account
o Network Interface Card (NIC)
o Wireless network interface card
o Hub/ Switch
o Router
o Wireless access point
Note:
2.3 Internet Applications 2.3.1 Define the World Wide Web (WWW). • Explaining the meaning of World Wide Web (WWW)  definition of
WWW
2.3.2 State available web browsers. • Introducing web browsers:  Examples and
o Internet Explorer function of web
o Netscape Navigator browser and
o Opera search engines l
o Safari  a worksheet
o Godzilla
2.3.3 List commonly used search engines. • Listing examples of search engines:
o Yahoo, Google, AltaVista and Hot Bot

2.3.4 State the function of a search engine. • Discussing the function of a search engine
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2.3.5 Search for information using a search
engine. • Demonstrating how to search for information from the Hands-on
Internet – use information and communication skill to search for
• Using Google to search for relevant information information from the
Internet
• Demonstrating to download files from the Internet Downloading files
2.3.6 Download files from the Internet. from the Internet
• Downloading files from the Internet:
o Images, Videos and Audio
Demonstrating:
2.3.7 Exercising responsibility when • Demonstrating security while surfing the Internet security tools setting
downloading information from the Internet. • Demonstrating security tools setting found in web found in web
browser browser
2.3.8 Exercising accountability for information • Knowledge all sources found true the Internet.
searched. • Demonstrating security setting in surfing the
Internet
Note:
meaning of Netiquette
2.4 Netiquette 2.4.1 Explain the meaning of Netiquette. • Locating the meaning of netiquette from books,
Listing netiquette
magazines and other appropriate sources
items
• Netiquette relates to online communication, not surfing

2.4.2 List out the Dos and Don’ts while • List Dos and Don’ts while communicating
 communicating online. with others online (surfing the Internet)
2.4.3 Adhere to netiquette in various forms of • Listing netiquette items:
online communications. o Use a pleasant tone in writing
o Ensure that messages are clear and concise
o Avoid spamming
o Avoid “Faming”
o Use emoticons wisely
o Exercise judgment before sending messages Note:
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2.5.1 State various forms of communication communication
2.5 Internet Communications • Introducing pupils to several forms of
on the Internet. Listing peripherals
Internet communications: used for
o E-mailing communications
o Chatting
o Conferencing (audio and video)
o Net Meeting
o Newsgroup
o Forum
2.5.2 List peripherals used for communications.
• Listing peripherals used for communications
o Web camera
o Microphone Hands-on
Communicate using e-
o Earphone
mail
37 2.5.3 Communicate using e-mail.
• Demonstrating how to:
2.5.4 Practice honesty in online
o Register an e-mail account
communications.
2.5.5 Observe safety precautions when o send messages
retrieving mail. o attach files to messages
o receive/retrieve messages
o download attached files
o delete/save messages Note:
Introducing pupils to
2.5.6 Communicate using Internet Relay • Introducing pupils to Internet Relay Chat: Internet Relay Chat
Chat (IRC). o MIRC
o MS-Chat
o ICQ
o Messenger tool Demonstrating:

2.5.7 Observe safety precautions when • Chatting using Messenger:

communicating online. o communicating between two or more users
o observing safety precautions Note: Sate cyber law
o observing Netiquette in Malaysia
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2.6 Cyber Law 2.6.1 Describe the need for cyber law. • Facilitating discussion on reasons for the need of cyber
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law