B6 Computing · Term 1 Week 11: Technology in the Community

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B6.1.4.1.4 - Identify three more importance of technology in communication.

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

State at least three new importance of technology in communication that go beyond what was covered in Basic 5.
Explain how robots and sensors contribute to communication in the community.
Give a real example from their own community where technology has made communication faster or clearer.
Compare communication with technology against communication without technology using simple examples.
Work in pairs to present one importance of technology in communication to the class.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Introduction to Computing (Strand 1)
Sub-strand: Technology in the Community (1.4)
Content standard: B6.1.4.1 - Demonstrate the use of Technology in the community.
Indicator: B6.1.4.1.4 - Identify three more importance of technology in communication.
Suggested placement: Term 1, Week 11 (Week 11 of the year)
Our suggestion, laid out in curriculum order across three terms of twelve weeks. NaCCA does not fix the week, so follow your school's scheme of learning.
Curriculum reference: Computing Curriculum (Basic 4-6), 2019, p. 36
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Guide learners to mention the importance of technology in communication
NB: Technological tools stated here should be different from those stated in B5.This is to help the learner to fundamental knowledge of hardware such as robots and sensors).