Technology in the Community · JHS1 Computing

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B7.1.2.1.1 - Describe and give examples of at least five technology tools for learning in each subject.

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Define what a technology tool for learning is and explain how it supports study in different subjects.
Identify and name at least five technology tools that can be used for learning (e.g., Spreadsheets, Virtual Museum, Scrabble, Presentation, Scratch).
Match each of the five technology tools to at least one school subject where it can be used effectively.
Describe in their own words how a specific technology tool helps them learn a particular subject.
Present their findings clearly to a small group, explaining their ideas about technology tools for learning.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Introduction to Computing (Strand 1)
Sub-strand: Technology in the Community (1.2)
Content standard: B7.1.2.1 - Demonstrate the use of Technology in the community.
Indicator: B7.1.2.1.1 - Describe and give examples of at least five technology tools for learning in each subject (e.g. Spreadsheets, Virtual Museum, Scrabble, Presentation, Scratch, etc.)
Suggested placement: Term 1, Week 4 (Week 4 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. 5
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

1. Explore the various technology tools that can be used for learning.
NB: Exploration can be done through learners surfing the internet or the teacher guiding them to brainstorm the ICT tools.