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1

OPENING

2 1
Introduction to networking and data communication
Definition of networking terms
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Define the term computer network
Explain the term data communication
Definition of terms
Explaining
Demonstration
Discussions
Newspaper
Letters
Books
Internet
Handouts
Longhorn Computer Studies by S.Mburu and C.Chemwa page 1-4
2 2
Introduction to networking and data communication
Networking
Networking
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Explain the types of computer network
Explaining
Demonstration
Discussions
Newspaper
Letters
Books
Internet
Handouts
Longhorn Computer Studies by S.Mburu and C.Chemwa page 4-5
2 3
Introduction to networking and data communication
Networking
Elements of networking
Elements of networking
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Explain the limitations of networking
Explaining
Demonstration
Discussions
Newspaper
Letters
Books
Internet
Handouts
Longhorn Computer Studies by S.Mburu and C.Chemwa page 8-9
2 4
Introduction to networking and data communication
Elements of networking
Network topologies
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Discuss the networking softwares
Explaining
Demonstration
Discussions
Newspaper
Letters
Books
Internet
Handouts
Longhorn Computer Studies by S.Mburu and C.Chemwa page 30-33
3 1
Introduction to networking and data communication
Physical topologies- star topology
Bus topology
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Explain star topologies
Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of star topologies
Explaining
Demonstration
Discussions
Newspaper
Letters
Books
Internet
Handouts
Longhorn Computer Studies by S.Mburu and C.Chemwa page
3 2
Introduction to networking and data communication
Ring topology
Mesh topology
Network securities
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Explain ring topologies
Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of ring topologies
Explaining
Demonstration
Discussions
Newspaper
Letters
Books
Internet
Handouts
Longhorn Computer Studies by S.Mburu and C.Chemwa page
3 3
Application areas of information and communication technology (ICT)
Introduction and definition
Financial systems
Retail system
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Define ICT
State application areas of information and communication technology
Explaining
Demonstration
Discussions
Newspaper
Letters
Books
Internet
Handouts
Longhorn Computer Studies by S.Mburu and C.Chemwa page 47
3 4
Application areas of information and communication technology (ICT)
Reservation and education system
Communication system
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Discuss how ICT is used in the reservation and education systems
Explaining
Demonstration
Discussions
Newspaper
Letters
Books
Internet
Handouts
Longhorn Computer Studies by S.Mburu and C.Chemwa page 52-54
4 1
Application areas of information and communication technology (ICT)
Industrial system
Scientific and research systems
Library system
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Discuss how ICT is used in the industrial systems
Explaining
Demonstration
Discussions
Newspaper
Letters
Books
Internet
Handouts
Longhorn Computer Studies by S.Mburu and C.Chemwa page 57-59
4 2
Application areas of information and communication technology (ICT)
Entertainment system
Transportation system
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Discuss how ICT is used in the entertainment systems
Explaining
Demonstration
Discussions
Newspaper
Letters
Books
Internet
Handouts
Longhorn Computer Studies by S.Mburu and C.Chemwa page 61-62
4 3
Application areas of information and communication technology (ICT)
Impact of information and communication technology (ICT) on society
Office expert system
Law enforcement system
Introduction
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Discuss how ICT is used in the office expert systems
Explaining
Demonstration
Discussions
Newspaper
Letters
Books
Internet
Handouts
Longhorn Computer Studies by S.Mburu and C.Chemwa page 63-66
4 4
Impact of information and communication technology (ICT) on society
Effects on employment
Effects on automated production
Issues of workers
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Explain the effects of ICT on employment
Explaining
Demonstration
Discussions
Newspaper
Letters
Books
Internet
Handouts
Longhorn Computer Studies by S.Mburu and C.Chemwa page 68-69
5 1
Impact of information and communication technology (ICT) on society
Cultural effects
Breakthroughs in information and communication technology
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Explain the effects of ICT on culture
Explaining
Demonstration
Discussions
Newspaper
Letters
Books
Internet
Handouts
Longhorn Computer Studies by S.Mburu and C.Chemwa page 71-72
5 2
Impact of information and communication technology (ICT) on society
Career opportunities in information and communication technology
Evolution of computer system
Artificial intelligence
Introduction
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Discuss the evolution of computer systems
Explaining
Demonstration
Discussions
Newspaper
Letters
Books
Internet
Handouts
Newspaper
Longhorn Computer Studies by S.Mburu and C.Chemwa page 72-73
5 3
Career opportunities in information and communication technology
Computer operator
Computer technician
System analyst
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Explain the responsibilities of computer operator
Explaining
Demonstration
Discussions
Newspaper
Letters
Books
Internet
Handouts
Longhorn Computer Studies by S.Mburu and C.Chemwa page 78
5 4
Career opportunities in information and communication technology
Computer programmer
Software engineer
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Explaining
Demonstration
Discussions
Newspaper
Letters
Books
Internet
Handouts
Longhorn Computer Studies by S.Mburu and C.Chemwa page 79-80
6 1
Career opportunities in information and communication technology
Computer engineer
Information system manager
Database administrator
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Explain the responsibilities of computer engineer
Explaining
Demonstration
Discussions
Newspaper
Letters
Books
Internet
Handouts
Longhorn Computer Studies by S.Mburu and C.Chemwa page 80
6 2
Career opportunities in information and communication technology
Computer trainer
Web administrator/webmaster
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Explain the responsibilities of computer trainer
Explaining
Demonstration
Discussions
Newspaper
Letters
Books
Internet
Handouts
Longhorn Computer Studies by S.Mburu and C.Chemwa page 81
6 3
Career opportunities in information and communication technology
Computer graphics designers and typesetters
Network administrator
Computer sales representatives
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Explain the responsibilities of computer graphics designers and typesetters
Explaining
Demonstration
Discussions
Newspaper
Letters
Books
Internet
Handouts
Longhorn Computer Studies by S.Mburu and C.Chemwa page 82
6 4
Career opportunities in information and communication technology
Self-employment
Further educational opportunities in ICT-Universities
Further educational opportunities in ICT-private universities
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Discuss how self-employment can be achieved using ICT
Explaining
Demonstration
Discussions
Newspaper
Letters
Books
Internet
Handouts
Longhorn Computer Studies by S.Mburu and C.Chemwa page 82
7 1
Career opportunities in information and communication technology
Further educational opportunities in ICT- Research institutions
Further educational opportunities in ICT- Polytechnics
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Discuss the ICT courses that are offered at research institutions
Explaining
Demonstration
Discussions
Newspaper
Letters
Books
Internet
Handouts
Longhorn Computer Studies by S.Mburu and C.Chemwa page 84
7 2
Career opportunities in information and communication technology
Developing a project using Microsoft access data base
Developing a project using Microsoft access data base
Further educational opportunities in ICT- colleges
Introduction
Identification and definition of the problem
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Discuss the ICT courses that are offered at colleges
Explaining
Demonstration
Discussions
Newspaper
Letters
Books
Internet
Handouts
Longhorn Computer Studies by S.Mburu and C.Chemwa page 84
7-8

MID TERM BREAK

8 3
Developing a project using Microsoft access data base
Project charter
Fact finding
Fact finding-questionnaires
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Discuss the preliminary investigation
Explaining
Demonstration
Discussions
Newspaper
Letters
Books
Internet
Handouts
Longhorn Computer Studies by S.Mburu and C.Chemwa page 89-91
8 4
Developing a project using Microsoft access data base
Fact finding summary and recommendation report
System design phase
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Write report on the findings
Explaining
Demonstration
Discussions
Newspaper
Letters
Books
Internet
Handouts
Longhorn Computer Studies by S.Mburu and C.Chemwa page 93-94
9 1
Developing a project using Microsoft access data base
Detailed design-output design
Input design -inventory and products entry form Customer entry
Input design-invoice processing entry form, pay voucher processing entry form
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Explain the system design phase using output design
Explaining
Demonstration
Discussions
Newspaper
Letters
Books
Internet
Handouts
Longhorn Computer Studies by S.Mburu and C.Chemwa page 96-98
9 2
Developing a project using Microsoft access data base
Input design-Suppliers entry form and transporter entry form
Files and data stores design
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Explain the system design phase using input design
Explaining
Demonstration
Discussions
Newspaper
Letters
Books
Internet
Handouts
Longhorn Computer Studies by S.Mburu and C.Chemwa page 100
9 3
Developing a project using Microsoft access data base
Files and data stores design
Hardware and software requirements
Constructing information system
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Explain the system design phase using files and data stores design
Explaining
Demonstration
Discussions
Newspaper
Letters
Books
Internet
Handouts
Newspaper
Longhorn Computer Studies by S.Mburu and C.Chemwa page 101-103
9 4
Developing a project using Microsoft access data base
Constructing information system
Constructing data entry Primary forms, advanced forms, Creating the primary forms
Constructing data entry Customers forms Inventories forms
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Discuss how to construct information system
Explaining
Demonstration
Discussions
Newspaper
Letters
Books
Internet
Handouts
Longhorn Computer Studies by S.Mburu and C.Chemwa page 106-107
10 1
Developing a project using Microsoft access data base
Constructing data entry Products form Suppliers form
Creating advanced forms Forms for data entry and manipulation Customers invoice data entry form
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Explain how to construct the data entry
Explaining
Demonstration
Discussions
Newspaper
Letters
Books
Internet
Handouts
Longhorn Computer Studies by S.Mburu and C.Chemwa page 111-112
10 2
Developing a project using Microsoft access data base
Creating advanced forms Suppliers voucher details entry form
User-interface forms
Creating reports Sales report
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Explain how to create advanced forms
Explaining
Demonstration
Discussions
Newspaper
Letters
Books
Internet
Handouts
Longhorn Computer Studies by S.Mburu and C.Chemwa page 115-117
10 3
Developing a project using Microsoft access data base
Creating reports Purchase reports Product stock level
Creating reports Invoice to customers Payment voucher
Products catalogue
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Discuss how to create purchase reports and product stock level
Explaining
Demonstration
Discussions
Newspaper
Letters
Books
Internet
Handouts
Longhorn Computer Studies by S.Mburu and C.Chemwa page 123
10 4
Developing a project using Microsoft access data base
Database security and startup options
Testing and implementing the system
Sample user manual
Project appendix and Bibliography
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Explain database security and startup options
Explaining
Demonstration
Discussions
Newspaper
Letters
Books
Internet
Handouts
Longhorn Computer Studies by S.Mburu and C.Chemwa page 126-127
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UPPER EAST EXAMS

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