SHS2 Ict · Semester 1 Week 16: Emerging Technologies and Applications

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: 2.1.2.LI.1 - Discuss the use of technology in education, healthcare, manufacturing, government, finance, entertainment, transport, and business.

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Identify at least two specific technologies currently used in each of the eight sectors: education, healthcare, manufacturing, government, finance, entertainment, transport, and business.
Explain one benefit and one challenge of technology use in at least four of the eight sectors, using real examples from Ghana where possible.
Discuss how the same technology (for example, mobile phones or the internet) serves different purposes across different sectors.
Work collaboratively in mixed-ability groups to present a short analysis of technology use in one assigned sector, including both merits and challenges.
Reflect on their own technology usage patterns and connect them to the broader sector-based applications discussed in class.

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Curriculum details

Strand: ICTs IN THE SOCIETY (Strand 1)
Sub-strand: Emerging Technologies and Applications (1.2)
Content standard: 2.1.2.CS.1 - Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of Emerging Technologies 2.1.2.LO.1 Evaluate the applications and implications of technology in various sectors of society. Identify and analyse technology usage patterns across different user categories.
Indicator: 2.1.2.LI.1 - Discuss the use of technology in education, healthcare, manufacturing, government, finance, entertainment, transport, and business.
Suggested placement: Semester 1, Week 16 (Week 16 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.
Source document note: The official curriculum document has a fault in this entry, so the curriculum text above is transcribed exactly as printed:

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Curriculum reference: NaCCA curriculum document, p. 53

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Co-operative Learning:
- Using mixed-ability groups, discuss the applications of technology in education, healthcare, manufacturing, government, finance, entertainment, transport, and business.
- Utilise interactive multimedia presentations and video analysis to explore and assess the merits and challenges of technology in different sectors.
Teaching and Learning Materials:
- ● Notepad or exercise book ● Pen ● Smartphones ● Laptops ● Desktop computers
- ● Tablets ● TV and Radio ● Open Educational Resources (Including YouTube, MOOCs -
- Udemy/Coursera, Khan
- Academy, TESSA) ● The iBox (CENDLOS)
- ● Productivity tools ● Subject-based application software ● Instructional Laboratories (with multimedia equipment and smartboards) ● Maintenance and repair workshops
Assessment (2.1.2.AS.1). The document marks these depth-of-knowledge levels for this indicator: Level 3 Strategic reasoning.