Technology in the Community… · JHS3 Computing

Lesson notes

Indicator: B9.1.2.1.1 - Evaluate problems in the community that can be solved with technology

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

identify at least three real problems in their community that could be solved or reduced with technology
explain the criteria for evaluating whether a problem is suitable for a technology-based solution
work in pairs to discuss and evaluate community problems using the criteria
present their evaluation to the class using clear speaking and interpersonal skills
combine information from multiple sources (personal experience, observation, and discussion) to reach a conclusion about which problems technology can best solve

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Strand: Introduction to Computing (Strand 1)
Sub-strand: Technology in the Community (communication) (1.2)
Content standard: B9.1.2.1 - Demonstrate the Use of Technology in the Community
Indicator: B9.1.2.1.1 - Evaluate problems in the community that can be solved with technology
Suggested placement: Term 1, Week 6 (Week 6 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:

sub strand name - printed 'INTHE' with no space. The JHS document never prints the spaced form, but NaCCA's own primary Computing curriculum names the same sub-strand 'TECHNOLOGY IN THE COMMUNITY' (b4/b5/b6-computing.csv). sub_strand_name becomes the lesson topic a teacher sees, so the missing space is closed.
Curriculum reference: Computing, Common Core Programme (JHS1-JHS3), 2023, p. 43
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

1. Discuss problems in the community that can be solved using technology. Work in pairs.