ICT and Society

Operating Systems and Utilities - Desktop background and system settings

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Change the desktop background on a computing device
- Adjust system settings such as display brightness, screen resolution, sound and night light
- Relate system settings to personal comfort such as reducing screen brightness at night to protect eyes or adjusting volume for a presentation

- Explore the desktop and identify the operating system interface, Start button, taskbar and search button
- Follow steps to change the desktop background through Settings and Personalisation
- Adjust display settings including brightness, resolution and night light, and adjust sound settings

Why is it important to personalise and adjust system settings on your digital device?

- Spotlight ICT Learner's Book Grade 10 pg. 19
- Digital devices such as computers, laptops

- Observation - Practical activity - Checklist

ICT and Society

Operating Systems and Utilities - Locating applications and using File Explorer
Operating Systems and Utilities - Creating files and folders
Operating Systems and Utilities - Moving, copying, searching, sorting and deleting files and folders

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Locate and open applications using the Start menu and search bar
- Navigate through a computer system using File Explorer identifying the navigation pane, address bar, file view pane and ribbon
- Relate file navigation skills to organising school work such as finding saved assignments or locating downloaded resources

- Click on the Start button and locate All Apps to see installed applications
- Use the search bar to find specific applications
- Open File Explorer and identify icons on the navigation pane, address bar and file view pane
- Click on This PC to view available storage drives

How does File Explorer help you find and organise your files on a computer?

- Spotlight ICT Learner's Book Grade 10 pg. 19
- Digital devices such as computers, laptops

- Observation - Practical activity - Checklist

ICT and Society

Operating Systems and Utilities - File permissions and user access controls
Operating Systems and Utilities - Password protection, file backups and file organisation
Operating Systems and Utilities - Disk partitioning, defragmentation and disk cleanup

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Apply file permissions such as Full Control, Modify, Read, Write and Read & Execute to secure files and folders
- Use User Access Control settings to restrict unauthorised changes on files and folders
- Relate file security to real-life situations such as protecting personal photos or preventing siblings from deleting homework files

- Right-click on a file or folder, select Properties, navigate to Security tab and edit permissions
- Tick checkboxes to allow or deny specific permissions such as Full Control, Modify, Read or Write
- Open Control Panel, click Security and Maintenance, then change User Account Control settings

Why is it important to set file permissions to control who can view or change your files?

- Spotlight ICT Learner's Book Grade 10 pg. 30
- Digital devices such as computers, laptops
- Internet access
- Digital devices
- External storage devices
- Spotlight ICT Learner's Book Grade 10 pg. 36
- Digital devices such as computers, laptops

- Observation - Practical activity - Written test

ICT and Society

Operating Systems and Utilities - Task Manager and system logs for diagnosing issues

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Use Task Manager to identify and end problematic processes that cause performance issues
- Use Event Viewer to examine system logs for diagnosing errors and warnings
- Relate troubleshooting skills to real-life situations such as closing a frozen application using Task Manager or checking why a computer keeps crashing using Event Viewer

- Open Task Manager, click on Processes tab, sort by CPU usage and identify programs using high resources
- Right-click on problematic processes and select End Task
- Open Event Viewer, navigate to System logs, and look for entries marked Error or Warning
- Double-click on an event to view details and search for the error online

How can Task Manager and Event Viewer help you find out why your computer is running slowly or crashing?

- Spotlight ICT Learner's Book Grade 10 pg. 40
- Digital devices such as computers, laptops
- Internet access

- Observation - Practical activity - Checklist

ICT and Society

Operating Systems and Utilities - Rebooting, updating software and importance of operating systems
Operating Systems and Utilities - Practical activity on file management, security and troubleshooting

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Execute basic troubleshooting tasks such as rebooting a device and updating software
- Explain the importance of operating systems in managing hardware, software, files, memory and security
- Relate the importance of operating systems to everyday experiences such as using Task Manager to free RAM on a slow laptop or checking phone storage through OS settings

- Save open documents, click Start, then Power, then select Restart to reboot the device
- Open Settings, click Windows Updates, then Download and Install all available updates
- Discuss how operating systems help manage hardware, files, memory, user interface and security
- Share personal experiences on how the operating system has helped in using digital devices

Why is it important to regularly restart and update your digital devices?

- Spotlight ICT Learner's Book Grade 10 pg. 40
- Digital devices such as computers, laptops
- Internet access
- Spotlight ICT Learner's Book Grade 10 pg. 45
- External storage devices

- Oral questions - Practical activity - Rubrics

ICT and Society

Digital Citizenship - Significance of digital citizenship in society
Digital Citizenship - Safety concerns and mitigating strategies in the use of ICT
Digital Citizenship - Digital footprints and their impact on safety

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Define the terms citizenship and digital citizenship
- Discuss the significance of digital citizenship in society such as encouraging respect online, preventing cyberbullying and protecting personal information
- Relate digital citizenship to daily online interactions such as posting respectfully on social media or verifying information before sharing it

- Brainstorm on the meaning of citizenship and digital citizenship
- Read scenarios about David promoting a school event responsibly and Tinna respecting intellectual property online
- Discuss the significance of digital citizenship from the scenarios and share points with classmates

Why is it important to be a responsible digital citizen when using social media and the Internet?

- Spotlight ICT Learner's Book Grade 10 pg. 48
- Digital devices
- Internet access
- Spotlight ICT Learner's Book Grade 10 pg. 49
- Internet access
- Video clips
- Spotlight ICT Learner's Book Grade 10 pg. 51

- Oral questions - Written assignments - Observation

ICT and Society

Digital Citizenship - Practising safe and responsible use of ICT in society
Digital Citizenship - Adjusting privacy settings on smartphones, computers and online platforms
Digital Citizenship - Creating communication media to promote safe use of ICT in the community

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Demonstrate safe and responsible practices when using ICT such as controlling screen time, maintaining proper posture and not revealing personal information online
- Explain the importance of reporting harmful content and respecting others in online spaces
- Relate safe ICT practices to daily habits such as setting daily screen time limits, avoiding suspicious links or logging out of accounts on shared computers

- Take turns to demonstrate controlling screen time, not revealing personal information online and maintaining proper health practices
- Discuss other ways to practise safe use of ICT such as avoiding devices late at night, being cautious with strangers online and reporting cyberbullying
- Share experiences in class through a presentation

What daily habits can you adopt to ensure you use ICT devices safely and responsibly?

- Spotlight ICT Learner's Book Grade 10 pg. 54
- Digital devices
- Internet access
- Digital devices such as smartphones, computers
- Canva or PowerPoint software
- Drawing materials

- Oral questions - Observation - Checklist

Productivity Tools

Word Processing - Importance of word processing in document production
Word Processing - Selecting a word processing productivity tool
Word Processing - Creating, saving, navigating and closing a text document

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Explain the meaning of word processing
- Discuss the importance of word processing in document production
- Relate word processing to everyday document needs such as writing letters, reports and newsletters

- Study handwritten and computer-typed documents and discuss the differences
- Brainstorm on the meaning and importance of word processing in document production
- Use print or digital media to search for the meaning and importance of word processing
- Share findings with classmates

How has word processing transformed the way documents are created and shared in schools and offices?

- Spotlight ICT Grade 10 pg. 60
- Digital devices
- Sample handwritten and typed documents
- Internet access
- Spotlight ICT Grade 10 pg. 62
- Digital devices with word processing software
- Spotlight ICT Grade 10 pg. 63
- Digital devices with word processing software

- Oral questions - Observation - Written assignments

Productivity Tools

Word Processing - Retrieving a text document and using editing tools
Word Processing - Using AutoComplete, AutoCorrect and Find & Replace
Word Processing - Formatting text in a document

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Retrieve a previously saved text document
- Use the Thesaurus and Spelling & Grammar Checker to edit a document
- Recognise how editing tools improve the quality of written communication in real life

- Retrieve a saved document using the Open command
- Use Thesaurus to find synonyms and replace words in a document
- Use Spelling and Grammar Checker to proofread a document and correct errors
- Search for information on editing tools in word processing using digital media

How do editing tools in a word processor help produce error-free documents?

- Spotlight ICT Grade 10 pg. 67
- Digital devices with word processing software
- Internet access
- Spotlight ICT Grade 10 pg. 69
- Digital devices with word processing software
- Spotlight ICT Grade 10 pg. 72

- Practical work - Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Productivity Tools

Word Processing - Formatting paragraphs
Word Processing - Formatting columns and page layout
Word Processing - Inserting symbols, shapes and images

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Apply paragraph alignment, line spacing and indentation to a document
- Format text using bullets, numbering and tab stops
- Connect paragraph formatting skills to organising content neatly in school assignments and professional reports

- Align text using Left, Centre, Right and Justify options in the Paragraph group
- Change line spacing and adjust space before and after paragraphs
- Adjust indentation using the Layout tab
- Apply bullets and numbering to lists
- Insert tab stops using the ruler and Tabs dialog box

What role does paragraph formatting play in making documents neat and professional?

- Spotlight ICT Grade 10 pg. 75
- Digital devices with word processing software
- Spotlight ICT Grade 10 pg. 81
- Spotlight ICT Grade 10 pg. 88
- Digital devices with word processing software
- Sample images for insertion

- Practical work - Observation - Oral questions

Productivity Tools

Word Processing - Table of figures and table of contents

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Add captions to images and insert a table of figures in a document
- Apply heading styles and insert a table of contents
- Relate these features to organising large documents like textbooks, research reports and manuals

- Add captions to figures using the References tab and Insert Caption
- Insert and update a table of figures
- Apply heading styles to document headings using the Styles group
- Insert a table of contents using the References tab
- Update the table of contents after making document changes

Why is a table of contents important in long documents such as books and research papers?

- Spotlight ICT Grade 10 pg. 93
- Digital devices with word processing software
- Internet access

- Practical work - Observation - Written assignments

Productivity Tools

Word Processing - Section breaks, page breaks and styles

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Insert section breaks and page breaks in a Word document
- Apply, modify and create custom styles in a document
- Relate the use of breaks and styles to structuring documents like project reports, newsletters and booklets

- Search for the meaning of section break and page break using digital media
- Insert section breaks and page breaks using the Layout tab
- Apply built-in styles from the Styles group on the Home tab
- Modify existing styles and create custom styles for consistent formatting

How do section breaks, page breaks and styles help in organising a well-structured document?

- Spotlight ICT Grade 10 pg. 99
- Digital devices with word processing software
- Internet access

- Practical work - Observation - Oral questions

Productivity Tools

Word Processing - Headers, footers, hyperlinks and cross-referencing
Word Processing - Creating and manipulating tables

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Insert headers and footers in a Word document
- Insert hyperlinks and cross-references in a document
- Connect these features to real-world document needs such as linking web resources in school projects and adding page identifiers in official reports

- Search for the meaning of headers, footers and hyperlinks
- Insert and customise headers and footers using the Insert tab
- Insert hyperlinks to existing files, web pages, places in the same document and email addresses
- Insert cross-references to figures, headings and bookmarks using the References tab

How do hyperlinks and cross-references improve navigation in digital documents?

- Spotlight ICT Grade 10 pg. 104
- Digital devices with word processing software
- Internet access
- Spotlight ICT Grade 10 pg. 108
- Digital devices with word processing software

- Practical work - Observation - Written assignments

Productivity Tools

Word Processing - Generating merged documents using mail merge

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Create a main document and a data source for mail merge
- Generate merged documents using mail merge features
- Relate mail merge to real-life applications such as sending personalised invitation letters, certificates and official correspondence to multiple recipients

- Search for the meaning of mail merge, main document and data source
- Create a main document and a data source table in Word
- Start mail merge using the Mailings tab and select document type
- Select recipients from an existing list
- Insert merge fields and preview merged documents
- Finish and merge documents for printing, editing or emailing

How does mail merge simplify the process of sending personalised documents to many people?

- Spotlight ICT Grade 10 pg. 113
- Digital devices with word processing software

- Practical work - Observation - Project

Productivity Tools

Word Processing - Collaborating with track changes, comments and sharing documents
Word Processing - Appreciating the role of word processing productivity tools

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Use track changes and comments features to collaborate on a document
- Share a document through hard copy, PDF, email or upload
- Relate collaboration and sharing tools to group projects, peer review and teamwork in school and workplaces

- Enable Track Changes in the Review tab and make edits on a shared document
- Accept or reject tracked changes
- Insert, reply to and delete comments using the Review tab
- Share a document as a hard copy by printing
- Save a document as PDF and share through email or upload to OneDrive or Google Drive

Why is collaboration important when working on shared documents in school and the workplace?

- Spotlight ICT Grade 10 pg. 114
- Digital devices with word processing software
- Printer
- Internet access
- Spotlight ICT Grade 10 pg. 116

- Practical work - Observation - Oral questions - Portfolio

Productivity Tools

Presentation - Importance of presentation productivity tools
Presentation - Selecting a presentation productivity tool
Presentation - Creating and editing a presentation

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Explain the meaning and importance of presentation productivity tools
- Discuss how presentation tools enhance communication
- Relate presentation tools to real-life situations such as school elections, class projects and business pitches

- Read scenarios on how presentation tools were used in school elections and class projects
- Brainstorm on the meaning and importance of presentation productivity tools
- Use print or digital media to search for the importance of presentation tools
- Share findings with classmates

How do presentation tools help communicate ideas more effectively than verbal communication alone?

- Spotlight ICT Grade 10 pg. 119
- Digital devices
- Internet access
- Sample presentations
- Spotlight ICT Grade 10 pg. 120
- Digital devices with presentation software
- Charts showing software icons
- Spotlight ICT Grade 10 pg. 122
- Sample images for insertion

- Oral questions - Observation - Written assignments

Productivity Tools

Presentation - Adding and manipulating tables in a presentation
Presentation - Adding and customising charts in a presentation
Presentation - Inserting shapes and adding speaker notes

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Insert and format a table in a presentation slide
- Enter and organise data in a table
- Connect table skills in presentations to displaying organised data such as survey results, budgets and class schedules

- Add a new slide and insert a table using the Insert tab
- Specify the number of rows and columns
- Enter data into the table cells
- Format the table using Table Design and Table Layout tabs
- Adjust cell size, insert or delete rows and columns, and align text

How do tables help present data clearly in a presentation?

- Spotlight ICT Grade 10 pg. 127
- Digital devices with presentation software
- Spotlight ICT Grade 10 pg. 131
- Spotlight ICT Grade 10 pg. 134

- Practical work - Observation - Oral questions

Productivity Tools

Presentation - Inserting multimedia elements in a presentation
Presentation - Creating and editing master slides
Presentation - Adding hyperlinks to slides

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Insert audio and video files into presentation slides
- Identify different types of multimedia elements
- Relate multimedia integration to creating engaging presentations for school events, community sensitisation and marketing

- Search for the meaning and types of multimedia elements
- Insert audio files into a slide using the Insert tab and Media group
- Insert video clips into a slide from the device
- Play and preview multimedia elements within slides
- Discuss how multimedia makes presentations more engaging and memorable

How does adding audio and video to a presentation make it more engaging for the audience?

- Spotlight ICT Grade 10 pg. 137
- Digital devices with presentation software
- Audio and video files
- Internet access
- Spotlight ICT Grade 10 pg. 140
- Digital devices with presentation software
- Spotlight ICT Grade 10 pg. 141

- Practical work - Observation - Oral questions

Productivity Tools

Presentation - Applying animations to text and objects

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Apply animations to text, images and shapes in a presentation
- Customise animation effects and sequences
- Relate animations to capturing audience attention in real scenarios like product launches, classroom teaching and event promotions

- Search for the meaning of animation in presentations
- Select an object and apply animations such as Appear, Fade, Fly In, Float In and Split from the Animations tab
- Customise movement sequences using Effect Options
- Preview and adjust animation order
- Save the presentation

How do animations help capture and maintain the audience's attention during a presentation?

- Spotlight ICT Grade 10 pg. 144
- Digital devices with presentation software

- Practical work - Observation - Oral questions

Productivity Tools

Presentation - Applying slide transition effects
Presentation - Presenting slides and using presenter tools
Presentation - Delivering a presentation on a topical issue to the community

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Apply transition effects between slides in a presentation
- Adjust transition speed, add sound effects and set automatic slide advancement
- Relate transitions to creating smooth, professional presentations for school functions, community forums and business meetings

- Click on a slide and apply a transition effect from the Transitions tab
- Adjust transition duration for slower or faster effects
- Add audio effects during transitions
- Set slides to advance automatically by unchecking On Mouse Click
- Preview the transition effects

What is the difference between slide transitions and animations in a presentation?

- Spotlight ICT Grade 10 pg. 145
- Digital devices with presentation software
- Spotlight ICT Grade 10 pg. 146
- Digital devices with presentation software
- Projector
- Spotlight ICT Grade 10 pg. 144
- Projector
- Internet access

- Practical work - Observation - Oral questions