ICT Curriculum G3 | ict-teachers-english

ICT CURRICULUM

Discusses how Internet services provide us with an effective way of sharing information with others.
Explores the use of online tools (internet services).
Discusses how people access the World Wide Web using a web browser
Explains what a URL is.
Investigates Tim Berners-Lee and his role in setting up the World Wide Web.
Uses Internet services for collaboration effectively.
Discusses Internet services rules.
Discusses the advantages/disadvantages of online collaboration
Discusses how anyone can post information on the internet and the implications of this.
Uses search engines efficiently and effectively.
Uses IP addresses efficiently and effectively.
Uses keyboard functions and shortcuts to improve productivity.
Modifies hardware system preferences in the computer.
Joins a class and follows a stream in Google Classroom.
Uploads projects from Google Drive or iPad to Google Classroom.
Uses search strategies to locate files in Google Drive.
Adds GAFE files directly to Google Classroom.

Explains what makes a good advertisement. Makes a list of criteria for a successful advert.
Creates a list of criteria for a successful advertisement.
Trims sounds and layer with sound effects.
Records audio and imports into appropriate software.
Reviews and enhances quality of audio.
Plans, scripts and rehearses a radio advertisement.
Discusses changes in audio technology over the years – vinyl and cassette (analogue), CD and mp3 (digital)
Shares audio projects in different formats according to output.

Explores the functions that are available to improve how searches are completed.
Discusses the difference between mobile, physical and wireless networks.
Discusses the difference between the internet and World Wide Web.
Uses several different search engines (e.g. Google, Bing, Duck Duck Go) to search for the same thing.
Investigates about Help, Search Tips, Advanced Search link and Search Operators to learn about the special features of each search engine.
Investigates advanced search techniques: + - “ ”
Investigates how websites are ranked by search engines.

Explains the relationship between inputs and outputs in a physical computer
Explains key parts of a computer (inputs and outputs).
Explains how computers process data by taking an input and doing something with it to produce an output.
Identifies the main components of a iPad/computer.
Discusses sensors (heat, colour, touch etc).
Explains what an operating system is (e.g. Windows, MacOS, Linux, iOS, Android)?
Describes a physical system with an input and output using an algorithm (flowchart).
Explores a real application of inputs and outputs in Flowol.
Researches about the history of computers.
Creates a timeline showing understanding of the history of information technology.

Discusses safe ways to use the Internet.
Discusses the validity of information and the rights of the author and user.
Explains why copyright is important.
Participates in group activiities to discuss the responsible use of information.
Explores examples of unreliable information in the Web. ("All about explorers" and the "Tree Octopuss").
Understands what to do if information on the Internet is harmful or wrong.
Explains what happens to a picture once is posted online, using role play.
Works collaboratively with other students in ICT processes.