Week Main Topics Sub-topics / Key Concepts Suggested Activities / Labs Notes

Introduction &
Computer System - Introduction - Types and components of - Discussion: What is IT/ICT, its importance. - Lab:
Week 1 Basics computer systems Identify internal/external computer components. Focus on foundational concepts and terminology.
- Lab: Explore various input/output devices and their uses.
Hardware Interaction - Input and output devices. - Storage devices - Lab: Compare different storage media (USB, HDD, SSD,
Week 2 & Data Storage and media. Cloud). Emphasize the function and purpose of each device.
- Discussion: Types of networks (LAN, WAN, Internet),
Networks & Impact of - Networks and the effects of using them. - benefits & risks. - Case Study Discussion: Social, Cover both technical aspects of networks and broader
Week 3 IT The effects of using IT. economic, ethical impacts of IT. societal impacts.

ICT Applications & - Lab: Explore common ICT applications (e.g., word
Systems processing, email, web Browse). - Discussion: Stages of Relate the systems life cycle to real-world software
Week 4 Development - ICT applications. - The systems life cycle. system development (analysis, design, implementation). development.
- Discussion: Cyber threats (viruses, phishing), data
Safety, Security & - Safety and security. - Audience. - protection, safe online practices. - Activity: Analyze
Week 5 User Awareness Communication. target audience for different communication methods.< Crucial for digital literacy and responsible IT use.
br>- Lab: Practice effective digital communication (email
etiquette, online collaboration tools).
- Lab: Organize files/folders efficiently (creating, moving,
File Management & deleting, zipping). - Lab: Basic image editing (resizing, Hands-on practice with operating system file management
Week 6 Images - File management. - Images. cropping, file formats). and basic graphics.
- Lab: Create professional documents using word
processing software (e.g., MS Word, Google Docs). -
Document Production Lab: Apply and modify styles for consistent document Focus on practical skills for creating well-structured
Week 7 & Formatting - Layout and Document production. - Styles. formatting. documents.

Document - Lab: Use spell check, grammar check, thesaurus Emphasize data representation and effective
Refinement & Data features. - Lab: Create various types of graphs and communication through visuals. (Consider a Mid-Term
Week 8 Visualization - Proofing. - Graphs and charts. charts from data (e.g., bar, pie, line charts). Assessment/Quiz)
- Lecture: Introduction to database concepts (what, why,
RDBMS). - Lab: Design simple tables, define fields and
Databases (Part 1: - Databases. - Introduction, Tables, Fields, This is a substantial topic; allocate sufficient time for
data types in a database software (e.g., MS Access,
Week 9 Fundamentals) Records, Data Types concepts and initial practice.
LibreOffice Base).
- Lab: Create simple queries (selection, filtering, sorting).
Databases (Part 2:
- Lab: Design basic data entry forms. - Lab:
Queries & Forms) & - Databases. - Queries, Forms - Practical application of database features and presentation
Create effective presentations (content, design principles,
Week 10 Presentations Presentations. software skills.
animation).

- Lab: Create basic spreadsheets. - Lab: Use

Spreadsheets (Part 1: - Spreadsheets. - Cells, Formulas, Functions, basic formulas (SUM, AVERAGE) and common functions. Focus on foundational spreadsheet skills, which are highly
Week 11 Basics) Formatting - Lab: Apply cell formatting and number styles. applicable.
- Lab: Create advanced charts, use conditional formatting,
Spreadsheets (Part 2: - Spreadsheets. - Charts, Conditional Formatting, Conclude with advanced spreadsheet skills and an
implement data validation. - Lab: Introduction to basic
Advanced) & Website Data Validation - Website authoring (No introduction to web fundamentals. (Final Project/Exam
HTML structure (tags, elements). - Lab: Create a
Week 12 Authoring page, implies practical) Review)
simple static webpage using a text editor or basic authoring
tool.