YEARLY TEACHING PLAN 2008 INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (ICT) FORM 4 SMK TASEK UTARA, JOHOR BAHRU
NO MONTH WEEK 1 1
2
DATES
TOPICS / SKILLS
03/01 – 04/01
ORIENTATION FORM 4
07/01 – 11/01
LEARNING AREA 1 INFORMATION & COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY & SOCIETY 1.1 Introduction to Information and Communication Technology • Overview of ICT
JANUARY
• ICT in everyday life
3
14/01 – 18/01
4
21/01 – 25/01
5
28/01 – 01/02
2
1.2 Computer Ethics and Legal Issues • Definition: o Computer Ethics o Code of Ethics o Intellectual Property
BRUARY
04/02 – 08/02
1. Students state the definition of Information Technology in general. 2. Group Activity: - Discussing the roles of IT in everyday life. - Students cite an example of a technology used in every day life. 3. Students adhere the rules and regulations set for the ICT lab. 1.2.1.1 Students explain Computer Ethics and Code of Ethics. 1.2.1.2 Students describe Intellectual Property and Privacy. 1.2.1.3 Students carry out research on controversial contents and control. 1.2.1.4 Students discuss computer crime and Security threats. Students carry out research on Cyber Law and its importance.
• Privacy: o Authorised access: user authentication & verification 1.2 Computer Ethics and Legal Issues • Controversial Contents and Control: Content examples: o Pornography o Slander Control example: o filtering 1.2 Computer Ethics and Legal Issues • Computer Crimes: o Definition: Computer crime & cyber law Examples of computer crimes: o Fraud o Copyright Infringement o Theft o Attacks 1.3 Computer Security • Definition: Computer Security
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SUGGESTED ACTIVITIES
• Security threats: Examples of security threats: o Malicious codes
1.3.1.1 Students discuss the meaning of Computer Security and its measures. 1.3.1.2. Students describe encryption and decryption.
FEBRU
7
11/02 – 15/02
8
18/02 – 22/02
o Hacking o Natural/Environment o Theft 1.3 Computer Security • Security Measures: o Data backup o Cryptography: encryption an decryption o Antivirus o Anti-spyware o Firewall o Human aspects : awareness
1.3.1.2 Students carry out research on topics: - antivirus - antti-spyware - Firewall Policy and training of computer security
1.4.1.1 Learners discuss the meaning of Copyright and Piracy.
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MARCH
9
25/02 – 01/03
10
03/03 – 07/03
11
10/03 - 14/03
12
17/03 – 21/03
13
24/03 – 28/03
14
31/03 – 04/04
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1.4 Current and Future Development • Impact of ICT on society LEARNING AREA 2 COMPUTER SYSTEM 2.1 System Concept • Overview of computer system • Data Representation 2.1 System Concept • Introduction to Binary coding: ASCII • Data measurement • Clock speed measurement
CUTI PERTENGAHAN PENGGAL 1 2.2 Hardware • Input devices • Output devices 2.2 Hardware • Motherboard: o Central processing unit (CPU) o Expansion slots o Expansion cards o RAM slot o Ports and Connectors 2.2 Hardware • Storage: o Primary storage (RAM/ROM) o Secondary storage (magnetic medium, optical
medium, flash memory)
1.4.1.2 Learners list down the impact of piracy activities from the perspectives of: - moral - legal
APRIL
15
Assessment
07/04 – 11/04
16
14/04 – 18/04
17
21/04 – 25/04
2.3 Software • Operating System: o Platforms o Functions o Interfaces 2.3 Software • Application Software:- types and usage: o Word processing o Spreadsheet o Presentation o Graphics
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MAY
18
28/04 – 02/05
2.3 Software • Utility Program:- types and usage o File management o Diagnostic o File compression
• 19
05/05 - 09/05
20
12/05 – 16/05
21
19/05 – 23/05
22, 23
24/05 - 08/06
6
09/06 – 13/06
25
16/06 -20/06
26
23/06 – 27/06
JUNE
24
7
27
30/06 – 04/07
Proprietary and open source software REVISION MID YEAR EXAMINATION MID YEAR EXAMINATION CUTI PERTENGAHAN TAHUN
2.4 Installation • PC assembling • Hard disk partitioning and formatting • Software installation: o Operating system o Application software o Utility program Assessment 2.5 Current and Future Development • Latest open source software available • Latest Hardware and Software Development In ICT LEARNING AREA 3 COMPUTER NETWORKS AND COMMUNICATIONS 3.1 Basic concepts of networks and communications • Definition: o Networks
Notes: Network: To connect two or more computers together with the ability to communicate with each other Communication: The transmission of data from one device to another Discuss: - file sharing between computers
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3.1 Basic concepts of networks and communications • 29
30
14/07 – 18/07
21/07 – 25/07
Types of Networks: o LAN
o MAN o WAN 3.1 Basic concepts of networks and communications • Network Architecture: o Client/Server o Peer-to-Peer
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31
28/07 – 01/08
3.1 Basic concepts of networks and communications • Network Topology: o Bus o Star
AUGUST
o Ring
32
04/08 – 08/08
33
11/08 – 15/08
34
18/08 - 22/08
35
25/08 – 29/08
Conduct group research from Information sources (library, the Internet) examples: 1. Discovering Computers, Shelly Cashman Series (ISBN 0-61925525-0) 2. http://www.webopedia.com
Assessment
07/07 – 11/07
JULY
28
- sending short messages using cellular services
Communications
Importance of Networks
3.1 Basic concepts of networks and communications • Protocol • Internet, intranet, extranet
Notes: LAN: A network that spans a small area usually confined to a single building or a group of buildings MAN: A network designed for town and city usually larger than Local-Area Network WAN: A network that spans a relatively large geographical area usually consisting two or more Local-Area Network. Example: The Internet Group activity: Students list out the differences between the three types of computer network Conduct group research from information sources (library, the Internet) on types of network architecture Notes: Client/Server Architecture: A network architecture in which each computer or process on the network is either a client or a server
Peer-to-Peer Architecture: A type of network in which each workstation has equivalent capabilities and responsibilities Conduct group research from information sources (library, the Internet) on types of network topology Students draw simple diagram of the 3 types of network topology Students list out the differences between the three types of network topology Conduct group research from information sources (library, the Internet) on TCP/IP Conduct group research from information sources (library, the Internet) examples:
3.2 Hardware Requirements • Network Interface Card (NIC) and Wireless Network Interface Card, Internal and External Modem, Hub, Switch, CUTI PERTENGAHAN PENGGAL 2 3.2 Hardware Requirements • Router and Wireless Access Point
1. Discovering Computers, Shelly Cashman Series (ISBN 0-61925525-0) 2. http://www.webopedia.com
Students list down the various network devices Notes: Network Devices: • Network Interface Card (Ethernet and Wi-Fi) • Modem (Internal and External) • Hub, Switch, Router
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01/09 – 05/09
3.2 Hardware Requirements • Medium: o Cables: Unshielded Twisted Pair, Shielded
SEPTEMBER
Twisted Pair, Coaxial and Fibre Optic
37
08/09 – 12/09
o Wireless: infrared, radio wave, and satellite 3.3 Software Requirements • Server Software (Network Operating System) • Client Software
• Wireless Access Point Students list down the functions of the stated devices Notes: Function of the Network Interface Card: KIV Function of Hub: KIV Students list down various types of cables Students list down various types of wireless transmission media Notes:
SEPT
38
15/09 – 19/09
10
22/09 – 26/09
OCTOBER
39
3.4 Setting networks Facilities • Installation of Network Interface Cards • Cable Crimping and Testing • Configuration and Testing of Network • Share Data (folder and files) and Resources 3.5 Current and Future Development • Mobile Computing: o Specifications o Services o Frequencies • Internet Technology and Services: o VoIP o BLOG • Types of Network: o PAN o VPN o WLAN
Network Operating System (NOS): An operating system that includes functions for connecting computers and devices into a local-area network (LAN). It has the capabilities to coordinate the activities of multiple computers across a network Notes: Examples: Windows 2000 Server, Windows NT, LINUX, UNIX Activity: Ping the server from the configured workstation Activity: Set up a shared folder Save a file in the shared folder Access the file in the shared folder from other workstations Activity: Research on the chosen topic Write a short report (350 words) and save the document in the shared folder Notes: Examples: • Web Browsing: Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox and Opera • Email Client: Microsoft Outlook, Mozilla Thunderbird and Eudora • Network Utilities: Ping and Traceroute
o WIMAX
• Network File Manager: Network Neighborhood and My Network Places 40
29/09 – 03/10
REVISION
NOVEMBER
11
41
06/10 – 10/10
42
13/10 – 17/10
43
20/10 -24/10
44
27/10 – 31/10
45
03/11 – 07/11
46
10/11 - 14/11
FINAL EXAMINATION FINAL EXAMINATION