ICT and Society

Operating Systems and Utilities - Types of operating system interfaces

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

- Identify the types of operating system interfaces such as GUI, CLI and menu-driven interface
- Describe the features and differences between GUI, CLI and menu-driven interfaces
- Relate each interface type to real-life devices such as Windows desktop for GUI, ATM machines for menu-driven or Terminal for CLI

- Study pictures of different operating system interfaces and discuss questions that follow
- Explore the operating system interface on a digital device and identify elements displayed
- Discuss how to navigate on each device to perform tasks

How does a graphical user interface make it easier to use a computer compared to typing commands?

- Spotlight ICT Learner's Book Grade 10 pg. 19
- Digital devices
- Internet access

- Oral questions - Observation - Checklist

ICT and Society

Operating Systems and Utilities - Desktop background and system settings
Operating Systems and Utilities - Locating applications and using File Explorer
Operating Systems and Utilities - Creating files and folders

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 - Moving, copying, searching, sorting and deleting files and folders
Operating Systems and Utilities - File permissions and user access controls
Operating Systems and Utilities - Password protection, file backups and file organisation

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

- Move, copy, search, sort and delete files and folders within the operating system
- Apply cut, copy and paste methods to organise files efficiently
- Relate file manipulation to practical tasks such as moving downloaded photos to a specific album folder or deleting unwanted files to free up storage

- Move files and folders using drag-and-drop and cut-and-paste methods
- Copy a file or folder using right-click, Copy and Paste in the target location
- Search for files using the Search box in File Explorer
- Sort files by name, date, type or size
- Delete files and folders using right-click and select Delete

How do moving, copying and sorting files help you keep your computer well-organised?

- Spotlight ICT Learner's Book Grade 10 pg. 19
- Digital devices such as computers, laptops
- Spotlight ICT Learner's Book Grade 10 pg. 30
- Digital devices such as computers, laptops
- Internet access
- Digital devices
- External storage devices

- Observation - Practical activity - Checklist

ICT and Society

Operating Systems and Utilities - Disk partitioning, defragmentation and disk cleanup
Operating Systems and Utilities - Task Manager and system logs for diagnosing issues

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

- Perform disk partitioning, defragmentation and disk cleanup using utility software
- Explain the benefits of each utility operation in maintaining device performance
- Relate utility software use to real-life situations such as cleaning up temporary files to speed up a slow laptop or partitioning a disk to separate school work from personal files

- Open File Explorer, right-click This PC, choose Manage and then Disk Management to perform disk partitioning
- Open Defragment and Optimize Drives to defragment a selected drive
- Open Disk Cleanup, select drive C, tick file categories to remove and click Delete Files

How do utility software tools like disk cleanup and defragmentation help keep your computer running smoothly?

- Spotlight ICT Learner's Book Grade 10 pg. 36
- Digital devices such as computers, laptops
- Spotlight ICT Learner's Book Grade 10 pg. 40
- Digital devices such as computers, laptops
- Internet access

- Observation - Practical activity - Written test

ICT and Society

Operating Systems and Utilities - Rebooting, updating software and importance of operating systems

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

- Oral questions - Practical activity - Rubrics

ICT and Society

Operating Systems and Utilities - Practical activity on file management, security and troubleshooting
Digital Citizenship - Significance of digital citizenship in society
Digital Citizenship - Safety concerns and mitigating strategies in the use of ICT

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

- Demonstrate the use of operating systems in file and disk management, securing files and troubleshooting
- Apply a combination of learned skills to complete a practical task involving file creation, organisation, security and maintenance
- Relate operating system skills to real-life digital responsibilities such as organising school project folders, backing up important data and keeping a computer running efficiently

- Participate in a group activity showcasing the use of the operating system in file and disk management
- Demonstrate securing files using permissions, passwords and backups
- Demonstrate troubleshooting using Task Manager and Event Viewer
- Present findings and experiences to the class

How can you use operating system skills to keep your digital devices organised, secure and running well?

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

- Observation - Practical activity - Rubrics

ICT and Society

Digital Citizenship - Digital footprints and their impact on safety
Digital Citizenship - Practising safe and responsible use of ICT in society
Digital Citizenship - Adjusting privacy settings on smartphones, computers and online platforms

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

- Define the term digital footprint and explain how digital footprints are created
- Access digital footprints using search engines, Google Alerts and digital platform monitoring
- Relate digital footprints to personal safety by recognising how sharing personal details online can lead to identity theft, phishing scams or cyberstalking

- Access digital footprints using a search engine by typing a name inside quotation marks and narrowing the search with additional details
- Set up Google Alerts to monitor when personal information appears online
- Monitor social media accounts by reviewing activity logs on Facebook, Instagram and X
- Read the case study about Danell and discuss the impact of digital footprints on safety

How can the information you share online be used by others and what risks does this create?

- Spotlight ICT Learner's Book Grade 10 pg. 51
- Digital devices
- Internet access
- Spotlight ICT Learner's Book Grade 10 pg. 54
- Digital devices such as smartphones, computers

- Oral questions - Practical activity - Observation

ICT and Society
Productivity Tools
Productivity Tools

Digital Citizenship - Creating communication media to promote safe use of ICT in the community
Word Processing - Importance of word processing in document production
Word Processing - Selecting a word processing productivity tool

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

- Create a poster that promotes safe use of ICT in the community with a clear title, safety message, tips and relevant images
- Apply design principles to make the poster colourful, attractive and easy to understand
- Relate the poster content to real community needs such as educating parents about online scams, reminding peers about strong passwords or promoting screen time limits for young children

- Choose a safety message to focus on such as protecting personal data, avoiding cyberbullying or controlling screen time
- Plan the poster with a clear title, main message, 3-5 safety tips and relevant images or icons
- Create the poster using Canva, PowerPoint or drawing paper
- Proofread the poster for clarity and accuracy
- Display the poster on school and community notice boards

How can you use a poster to educate your community about safe and responsible use of ICT?

- Spotlight ICT Learner's Book Grade 10 pg. 54
- Digital devices
- Canva or PowerPoint software
- Drawing materials
- Spotlight ICT Grade 10 pg. 60
- Sample handwritten and typed documents
- Internet access
- Spotlight ICT Grade 10 pg. 62
- Digital devices with word processing software

- Observation - Rubrics - Project

Productivity Tools

Word Processing - Creating, saving, navigating and closing a text document
Word Processing - Retrieving a text document and using editing tools
Word Processing - Using AutoComplete, AutoCorrect and Find & Replace

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

- Create a new text document using a word processing productivity tool
- Save, navigate and close a text document
- Value the skill of creating and managing digital documents for personal and academic use

- Launch a word processing application and create a blank document
- Type a letter of appreciation to a teacher
- Save the document using Save As command to a specific location
- Navigate within the document using scroll bars and cursor positioning
- Close the document using File tab

Why is it important to properly save and organise documents created in a word processor?

- Spotlight ICT Grade 10 pg. 63
- Digital devices with word processing software
- Spotlight ICT Grade 10 pg. 67
- Digital devices with word processing software
- Internet access
- Spotlight ICT Grade 10 pg. 69

- Practical work - Observation - Oral questions

Productivity Tools

Word Processing - Formatting text in a document
Word Processing - Formatting paragraphs
Word Processing - Formatting columns and page layout

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

- Apply text formatting features such as font type, size, colour, bold, italic and underline
- Use subscript, superscript, strikethrough and change case on text
- Relate text formatting to creating visually appealing documents like posters and invitation letters

- Search for the meaning of formatting terms such as font, bold, italic, underline and font colour
- Discuss ways of formatting a text document to make it visually appealing
- Apply text formatting features on a created document using the Font group on the Home tab
- Format text using keyboard shortcuts such as Ctrl+B, Ctrl+I and Ctrl+U

How does proper text formatting improve the readability and presentation of a document?

- Spotlight ICT Grade 10 pg. 72
- Digital devices with word processing software
- Spotlight ICT Grade 10 pg. 75
- Spotlight ICT Grade 10 pg. 81

- Practical work - Observation - Written assignments

Productivity Tools

Word Processing - Inserting symbols, shapes and images
Word Processing - Table of figures and table of contents

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

- Insert and format symbols, shapes and images in a Word document
- Apply text wrap and crop images in a document
- Relate inserting graphics to designing real-life documents such as posters, flyers and certificates

- Insert symbols using the Insert tab and format them
- Insert and customise shapes using Shape Format tab
- Insert images from device or online sources and resize using object handles
- Apply text wrap styles to images and shapes
- Crop images using the Picture Format tab

How do graphics such as symbols, shapes and images enhance the visual appeal of a document?

- Spotlight ICT Grade 10 pg. 88
- Digital devices with word processing software
- Sample images for insertion
- Spotlight ICT Grade 10 pg. 93
- Internet access

- Practical work - Observation - Oral questions

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