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Introduction to Information and Communication Technology (4 periods) 1.1.1 Overview of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) (Less

1.1.1.1 Define ICT. 1.1.1.2 Describe the brief evolution of computers. Activity(s) <insert here> Reflection(s) Topic 1.1.2 ICT In Everyday Life: Education, Banking, Industry and Commerce (Lesson 2) LO(s) 1.1.2.1 List the usage of ICT in everyday life. 1.1.2.2 State the differences between computerised and non-computerised systems. 1.1.2.3 State the impact of ICT on society. Activity(s) Individual/Group task i. List the differences between computerised and non- computerised systems using search engines. ii. Discuss and list the differences between computerised and non- computeri sed systems. iii. Conduct a simple survey of ICT usage in the community. iv. Discuss the effects of controversial contents on society. Reflection(s) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------1.2 Computer Ethics and Legal Issues (6 periods) - Adjusted to 8 periods

Topic 1.2.1 Definition (Lesson 3) LO(s) 1.2.1.1 Define Computer Ethics, Code of Ethics, Intellectual Property, P rivacy, Computer Crime and Cyber Law. 1.2.1.2 Differentiate between ethics and law. 1.2.1.3 State the need for intellectual property laws. Activity(s) Study on: i. common ethical practices (10 Commandments of Computer Ethics) ii. computer criminals (examples: Kevin Mitnick and Aman Shah) Reflection(s) Topic LO(s) 1.2.2 Privacy (Lesson 4) 1.2.2.1 List ways to protect privacy. 1.2.2.2 State authentication and verification methods/technologies. Activity(s) Study on: i. available technologies for authentication and verification (include: wha t it is, where it is used, its efficiency, its availability) Reflection(s) Topic 1.2.3 Controversial Contents and Control (Lesson 5) LO(s) 1.2.3.1 List effects of controversial contents on society: i. Pornograph y and ii. Slander; 1.2.3.2 Describe the process of filtering to control access to controver sial contents. Activity(s) Group Task i. Brainstorming ii. Slide presentation in groups for each topic Reflection(s) Topic 1.2.4 Computer Crimes (Lesson 6)

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1.2.4.1 Explain the need for Cyber Law. 1.2.4.2 Explain briefly the computer crimes below: i. Fraud, ii. Copyrig ht Infringement, iii. Theft and iv. Attacks Activity(s) Group Task i. Brainstorming ii. Slide presentation in groups for each topic Reflection(s) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------1.3 Computer Security (6 Periods)

Topic 1.3.1 Definition (Lesson 7) LO(s) 1.3.1.1 Define computer security. Activity(s) Individual/Group task i. Conduct a study on effects of computer security breaches on an organizat ion ii. Compile the study in a portfolio Reflection(s) Topic 1.3.2 Security Threats (Lesson 8) LO(s) 1.3.2.1 Explain briefly the different threats to computer security: i. M alicious code, ii. Hacking, iii. Natural disaster and iv. Theft Activity(s) <insert here> Reflection(s) Topic 1.3.3 Security Measures (Lesson 9) LO(s) 1.3.3.1 Select the appropriate security measures to overcome the identif ied computer threats 1.3.3.2 Apply the correct security procedures. i. Antivirus, ii. Anti-Sp yware, iii. Cryptography, iv. Firewall, v. Data backup and vi. Human aspects Activity(s) Activity 1.3.3 (Refer to provided module). i. Visit any computer shop or organization that uses any of the security me asures. Reflection(s) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------1.4 Current and Future Developments (8 periods)

Topic 1.4.1 Impact of ICT on Society (Lesson 10) LO(s) 1.4.1.1 Locate information from various sources (example: Internet, lib rary or magazines). 1.4.1.2 Describe the impact of ICT on society. 1.4.1.3 Present results in a clear, concise manner. 1.4.1.4 Display cooperation in conducting study. Activity(s) Group task Portfolio: A compilation of information on i. Copyright and Piracy from moral and legal standpoints. Reflection(s) Topic 1.4.1 Impact of ICT on Society (Lesson 11) LO(s) 1.4.1.1 Locate information from various sources (example: Internet, lib rary or magazines). 1.4.1.2 Describe the impact of ICT on society. 1.4.1.3 Present results in a clear, concise manner. 1.4.1.4 Display cooperation in conducting study.

Activity(s) Group task Portfolio: A compilation of information on i. Lack of security and its effects on industry/economy/ government. Reflection(s) Topic 1.4.1 Impact of ICT on Society (Lesson 12) LO(s) 1.4.1.1 Locate information from various sources (example: Internet, lib rary or magazines). 1.4.1.2 Describe the impact of ICT on society. 1.4.1.3 Present results in a clear, concise manner. 1.4.1.4 Display cooperation in conducting study. Activity(s) Group task Portfolio: A compilation of information on i. Malaysian Cyber law, electronic government law. Reflection(s) Topic 1.4.1 Impact of ICT on Society (Lesson 13) LO(s) 1.4.1.1 Locate information from various sources (example: Internet, lib rary or magazines). 1.4.1.2 Describe the impact of ICT on society. 1.4.1.3 Present results in a clear, concise manner. 1.4.1.4 Display cooperation in conducting study. Activity(s) Individual/Group task/Class level presentation Slide Presentation on any/all of the topics below: i. Phishing ii. Virus: Trojan Horse & Salami Attack iii. Hacking iv. Security measures: Biometrics(Fingerprint, Iris Scan) & Authentication Reflection(s) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------2.1 Topic LO(s) System Concept (6 periods)

2.1.1 Overview of Computer Systems (Lesson 14) 2.1.1.1 Define computer systems. 2.1.1.2 State the meaning of input, process, output and storage. 2.1.1.3 Describe the information processing cycle which includes input, process, output and storage. Activity(s) Individual task 1. Complete a task sheet (a block diagram) on The Computer System . Reflection(s) Topic 2.1.2 Data Representation (Lesson 15-1) LO(s) 2.1.2.1 State the relationship of data representation: bit, byte and cha racter. Activity(s) <insert here> Reflection(s) Topic 2.1.3 Introduction to Binary Coding (Lesson 15-2) LO(s) 2.1.3.1 Explain the function of ASCII code. Activity(s) <insert here> Reflection(s)

Topic 2.1.4 Data Measurement (Lesson 16-1) LO(s) 2.1.4.1 State the units of data measurement: i.) Bit, ii.) Byte, iii.) K ilobyte (KB), iv.) Megabyte (MB), v.) Gigabyte (GB) and vi.) Terabyte (TB) Activity(s) Identify the units used in data measurements. Reflection(s) Topic 2.1.5 Clock Speed Measurement (Lesson 16-2) LO(s) 2.1.5.1 State the units of clock speed measurement: i. Megahertz (MHz), ii. Gigahertz (GHz) Activity(s) Identify the units used in clock speed measurements. Reflection(s) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------2.2 Hardware (12 periods) - Adjusted to 8 periods

Topic 2.2.1 Input Devices (Lesson 17) LO(s) 2.2.1.1 Identify the input devices used for text, graphic, audio and vid eo. Activity(s) Retrieve photos of input devices from the Internet or other resources. Reflection(s) Topic 2.2.2 Output Devices (Lesson 18) LO(s) 2.2.2.1 Identify the output devices used for text, graphic, audio and vi deo Activity(s) Retrieve photos of input devices from the Internet or other resources. Reflection(s) Topic 2.2.3 Motherboard (Lesson 19) LO(s) 2.2.3.1 Identify the location of the central processing unit (CPU), expa nsion slots, expansion cards, RAM slots, ports and connectors on the motherboard . Activity(s) Hands-on. i. Teacher shows different parts and components of the motherboard. ii. Students identify the parts and components of the motherboard Reflection(s) Topic 2.2.4 Storage (Lesson 20) LO(s) 2.2.4.1 Explain types and functions of : i. primary storage (RAM, ROM), ii. secondary storage (magnetic medium optical medium, flash memory) Activity(s) Individual task: Differentiate between primary and secondary storage by completi ng a task sheet. Reflection(s) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------2.3 Topic LO(s) Software (6 periods) - Adjusted to 8 periods Operating State the State the State the System (OS) (Lesson 21) various types of OS used on different platforms. functions of OS. different interfaces of OS.

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Collect information on different OS from relevant materials or the Internet. Reflection(s) Topic 2.3.2 Application Software (Lesson 22) LO(s) 2.3.2.1 State the types of application software (word processing, spread sheet, presentation, graphic). 2.3.2.2 Describe the uses of application software (word processing, spre adsheet, presentation, graphic). Activity(s) Collect information on different application software from relevant materials or the Internet. Reflection(s) Topic 2.3.3 Utility Program (Lesson 23) LO(s) 2.3.3.1 Differentiate between the types and usage of utility programmes (file management, diagnostic and file compression). Activity(s) <insert here> Reflection(s) Topic 2.3.4 Proprietary and Open Source Software (Lesson 24) LO(s) 2.3.4.1 Differentiate between proprietary and open source software. Activity(s) i. Find information on different types of proprietary and open source OS an d application software. ii. Find, download and explore one open source application software and give your comment. Reflection(s) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------2.4 Topic LO(s) Installation (12 periods)

2.4.1 Personal Computer (PC) Assembling (Lesson 25 & 26) 2.4.1.1 Assemble the components of a PC. 2.4.1.2 Display cooperation in assembling the components of a PC. Activity(s) Group task (Refer to provided module) i. Assemble components. ii. Follow step-by-step installation instructions provided. iii. Test the functionality of the PC. Reflection(s) Topic 2.4.2 Hard Disk Partitioning and Formatting (Lesson 27 & 28) LO(s) 2.4.2.1 Format and partition the hard disk. Activity(s) <insert here> Reflection(s) Topic 2.4.3 Software Installation (Lesson 29 & 30) LO(s) 2.4.3.1 Install operating system, application software and utility progr ams. Activity(s) <insert here> Reflection(s) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------2.5 Current and Future Developments (4 periods) - Adjusted to 6 periods

Topic 2.5.1 Latest Open Source Software Available (Lesson 31) LO(s) 2.5.1.1 Explain the latest open source OS and application software avail able in the market. Activity(s) Collect related information on open source software and compile it into a portfo lio/digital portfolio. Reflection(s) Topic 2.5.2 Latest Development In ICT (Lesson 32) LO(s) 2.5.2.1 Explain the latest ICT hardware and software Activity(s) Collect related information on the latest ICT hardware and software and compile it into a portfolio/digital portfolio. Reflection(s) Topic 2.5.2 Latest Development In ICT (Lesson 33) LO(s) 2.5.2.2 Explain pervasive computing. Activity(s) Collect related information on pervasive computing and compile it into a portfol io/digital portfolio. Reflection(s) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------3.1 Basic Concepts of Computer Networks and Communications (6 periods)

Topics 3.1.1 Definition and 3.1.2 Importance of Computer Network ( Lesson 34-1) LO(s) 3.1.1.1 Define computer networks. 3.1.1.2 Define communications. 3.1.2.1 State the importance of computer networks and communications. Activity(s) Group task i. Cite examples in immediate environment to show the importance of network and communication. Reflection(s) Topic 3.1.3 Types of Networks (Lesson 34-2) LO(s) 3.1.3.1 Define types of computer networks: i. Local Area Network (LAN), ii. Metropolitan Area Network (MAN) and iii. Wide Area Network (WAN) 3.1.3.2 Differentiate between the three types of computer networks. Activity(s) Group Task i. Retrieve information from relevant materials and the Internet. Reflection(s) Topic 3.1.4 Network Architecture (Lesson 35-1) LO(s) 3.1.4.1 Define two types of network architecture: i. Client/Server and i i. Peer-to-Peer Activity(s) Group task i. Retrieve information on types of network architectures from relevant mat erials and the Internet Reflection(s) Topic 3.1.5 Network Topology (Lesson 35-2) LO(s) 3.1.5.1 State three types of network topologies: i. bus, ii. ring and ii i. star 3.1.5.2 Differentiate between the three types of network topology. Activity(s)

Individual task i. Prepare a graphic representation of the different types of network topol ogy Reflection(s) Topic 3.1.6 Protocol (Lesson 36-1) LO(s) 3.1.6.1 Define Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) as a protocol to facilitate communication over computer network. Activity(s) Group Task i. Retrieve information from relevant materials and the Internet. Reflection(s) Topic 3.1.7 Internet, Intranet, Extranet (Lesson 36-2) LO(s) 3.1.7.1 Describe the types of network communications technology: i. Int ernet, ii. Intranet and iii. Extranet Activity(s) Group Task i. Retrieve information from relevant materials and the Internet. Visit Internet Provider such as TMnet and Mimos. Reflection(s) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------3.2 Hardware Requirements (8 periods)

Topic 3.2.1 Devices (Lesson 37) LO(s) 3.2.1.1 Identify the devices needed in computer network communication : i. Network Interface Card (NIC), ii. Wireless Network Interface Card, iii. Modem (internal and external), iv. Hub / Switch, v. Router and vi. Wireless Access Po int Activity(s) Individual task i. Retrieve information on the function of the stated devices from relevant materials and the Internet. Reflection(s) Topic 3.2.1 Devices (Lesson 38) LO(s) 3.2.1.2 State the functions of the following: i. Network Interface Card (NIC), ii. Wireless Network Interface Card, iii. Modem (internal and external), iv. Hub / Switch, v. Router and vi. Wireless Access Point Activity(s) Individual task i. List the various network devices required to set up client/server networ k. Reflection(s) Topic 3.2.2 Medium (Lesson 39) LO(s) 3.2.2.1 Identify various types of cables such as Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP), Shielded Twisted Pair (STP), Coaxial and Fibre Optic Cable. Activity(s) Individual task i. Label correctly pictures of different transmission media. Reflection(s) Topic 3.2.2 Medium (Lesson 40) LO(s) 3.2.2.2 Identify various types of wireless transmission media such as in frared, radio wave and satellite. Activity(s) Individual task

i. Label correctly pictures of different wireless transmission media. Reflection(s) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------3.3 Topic LO(s) Software Requirements (4 periods)

3.3.1 Server Software (Lesson 41) 3.3.1.1 Define Network Operating System. 3.3.1.2 Name various Network Operating System Software. Activity(s) Individual task i. Retrieve information from books and the Internet. Reflection(s) Topic 3.3.2 Client Software (Lesson 42) LO(s) 3.3.2.1 State the functions of various client software. Activity(s) Group task State the functions of the following: i. web browser (Internet Explorer, Firefox) ii. email client (Outlook Express, Thunderbird) iii. network utilities (Ping, Trace Route) iv. network file manager (Network Neighbourhood, My Network Places) Reflection(s) -----------------------------------------------------------------------------3.4 Topic LO(s) Setting Network Facilities (12 periods)

3.4.1 Installation of Network Interface Cards (NIC) (Lesson 43 & 44) 3.4.1.1 Insert network interface cards (NIC). 3.4.1.2 Install drivers for the NIC. Activity(s) Group task (Refer to provided module). i. Insert NIC correctly. ii. Follow step-by-step installation instructions provided. Reflection(s) Topic LO(s) e 3.4.2 Cable Crimping and Testing (Lesson 45 & 46) 3.4.2.1 Crimp and test UTP cable: i. Straight cable and ii. Crossed cabl

3.4.2.2 Create awareness of the correct way when crimping a cable. Activity(s) <insert here> Reflection(s) Topic 3.4.3 Configuration and Testing of Network (Lesson 47) LO(s) 3.4.3.1 Configure the workstation to join a Local Area Network : i. In ternet Protocol (IP) Address, ii. Subnet Mask and iii. Server name 3.4.3.2 Test the network connection. Activity(s) Individual/ Group task i. Ping the server from the configured workstation. Reflection(s) Topic 3.4.4 Share Data (Lesson 48) LO(s) 3.4.4.1 Create a shared folder. Activity(s) Individual/ Group task i. Set up a shared folder.

ii. Save a file in the shared folder. iii. Access the file in the shared folder from other workstations. Reflection(s) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------3.5 Current and Future Developments (6 periods)

Topic 3.5.1 Latest Development In Networks and Communications (Lesson 49) LO(s) 3.5.1.1 Describe i. Mobile Computing (specifications, services, frequenc ies) Activity(s) Individual task i. Study on any of the chosen topic and save the document in the shared fol der. ii. Write a short report (minimum of 350 words) and save the document in the shared folder. Reflection(s) Topic 3.5.1 Latest Development In Networks and Communications (Lesson 50) LO(s) 3.5.1.1 Describe ii. Internet Technology and Services (VOIP, BLOG) Activity(s) Individual task i. Study on any of the chosen topic and save the document in the shared fol der. ii. Write a short report (minimum of 350 words) and save the document in the shared folder. Reflection(s) Topic 3.5.1 Latest Development In Networks and Communications (Lesson 51) LO(s) 3.5.1.1 Describe iii. Types of network (examples: PAN, VPN, WLAN, WIMAX) Activity(s) Individual task i. Study on any of the chosen topic and save the document in the shared fol der. ii. Write a short report (minimum of 350 words) and save the document in the shared folder. Reflection(s)