B6 Computing · Term 1, Week 10

Technology in the Community

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B6.1.4.1.2 - Identify three more technological tools for communication in the community.

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

  1. Identify at least three technological tools used for communication in their community (beyond the phone, which was covered in earlier lessons).
  2. State the main purpose or use of each identified technological tool.
  3. Group the identified tools according to how they are used (e.g., sending messages, broadcasting information, sending money with messages).
  4. Explain, with at least one example, why these tools are important for communication in their community.
  5. Demonstrate confidence in presenting their findings about a technological tool 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
B6.1.4.1.2 - Identify three more technological tools for communication in the community.
Suggested placement
Term 1, Week 10 (Week 10 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 and describe the importance of technology in communication