Computing Basic 8

About Course

Welcome to the computer age! This interactive computing class gets JHS students ready with technology skills they need to master school, home, and future jobs. Building on the New Standards-Based Curriculum, students will discover the basics of computers, must-have software tools, author their own computer programs, and explore the internet safely. Through real-world applications, video tutorials, and hands-on coding tutorials, this course makes computer magic fun, relevant, and accessible—even for beginners.

Course Content

Term 1

Lesson 1: Key Features of Fifth-Generation Computers
Lesson 2: Understanding Quantum Computing
Lesson 3: Exploring Direct Data Entry Devices
Lesson 4: Exploring Modern Output Devices
Lesson 5: Types of Storage Devices and Their Features
Lesson 6: Exploring Desktop Features (Charms Bar)
Lesson 7: Practising File and Drive Management Techniques
Lesson 8: Adaptive and Assistive Technologies in the Community
Lesson 9: Effects of Portable Computing Devices in Everyday Life
Lesson 10: Challenges with Online Services
Lesson 11: Health Issues at ICT Workstations
Lesson 12: Safety Measures for Risk Reduction

Term 2

Lesson 1: Create and Format Tables in Microsoft Word
Lesson 2: Create and Use Hyperlinks in a Word Document
Lesson 3: Create Slides with Audio and Video in PowerPoint
Lesson 4: Add Animations and Transitions to a Presentation
Lesson 5: Identify Desktop Publishing Tools and Their Functions
Lesson 6: Create a Basic Publication Using a DTP Tool
Lesson 7: Use Common Spreadsheet Functions for Data Processing
Lesson 8: Create Complex Formulas in a Spreadsheet
Lesson 9: Copy Formulas and Use Cell Referencing

Term 3

Lesson 1: Understand the OSI Model for Network Communication
Lesson 2: Understand the Internet, WWW, and IP Addressing
Lesson 3: Types of Social Media and Their Uses
Lesson 4: Sending Emails with Attachments and Address Book Use
Lesson 5: Understand the Four Major Data Threats
Lesson 6: Map Security Measures to Data Threats
Lesson 7: Use Search Engines with Effective Techniques
Lesson 8: Compare Multiple Search Engines
Lesson 9: Understand Programming Concepts and Notation
Lesson 10: Use BODMAS Rule in Programming
Lesson 11: Sequence, Selection, and Iteration in Programs
Lesson 12: Components of a Robot – Controller, Mechanics, Sensors
Lesson 13: Real-Life Applications of Robot Components
Lesson 14: Understanding Artificial Neural Networks (ANN)

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Course Content

Term 1

Lesson 1: Key Features of Fifth-Generation Computers

Lesson 2: Understanding Quantum Computing

Lesson 3: Exploring Direct Data Entry Devices

Lesson 4: Exploring Modern Output Devices

Lesson 5: Types of Storage Devices and Their Features

Lesson 6: Exploring Desktop Features (Charms Bar)

Lesson 7: Practising File and Drive Management Techniques

Lesson 8: Adaptive and Assistive Technologies in the Community

Lesson 9: Effects of Portable Computing Devices in Everyday Life

Lesson 10: Challenges with Online Services

Lesson 11: Health Issues at ICT Workstations

Lesson 12: Safety Measures for Risk Reduction

Term 2

Lesson 1: Create and Format Tables in Microsoft Word

Lesson 2: Create and Use Hyperlinks in a Word Document

Lesson 3: Create Slides with Audio and Video in PowerPoint

Lesson 4: Add Animations and Transitions to a Presentation

Lesson 5: Identify Desktop Publishing Tools and Their Functions

Lesson 6: Create a Basic Publication Using a DTP Tool

Lesson 7: Use Common Spreadsheet Functions for Data Processing

Lesson 8: Create Complex Formulas in a Spreadsheet

Lesson 9: Copy Formulas and Use Cell Referencing

Term 3

Lesson 1: Understand the OSI Model for Network Communication

Lesson 2: Understand the Internet, WWW, and IP Addressing

Lesson 3: Types of Social Media and Their Uses

Lesson 4: Sending Emails with Attachments and Address Book Use

Lesson 5: Understand the Four Major Data Threats

Lesson 6: Map Security Measures to Data Threats

Lesson 7: Use Search Engines with Effective Techniques

Lesson 8: Compare Multiple Search Engines

Lesson 9: Understand Programming Concepts and Notation

Lesson 10: Use BODMAS Rule in Programming

Lesson 11: Sequence, Selection, and Iteration in Programs

Lesson 12: Components of a Robot – Controller, Mechanics, Sensors

Lesson 13: Real-Life Applications of Robot Components

Lesson 14: Understanding Artificial Neural Networks (ANN)

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