SESSION PLAN_Performing Computer Operations

SESSION PLAN Sector Qualification Title Unit of Competency Module Title

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Information and Communication Technology Computer Hardware Servicing NC II Perform Computer Operations Performing Computer Operations

Learning Outcomes 1. Plan and prepare for task, to be taken undertaken 2. Input data into computer 3. Access information using computer 4. Produce output/ data using computer system 5. Use basic function of a web browser to locate information 6. Maintain and prepare for task to be taken undertaken A. INTRODUCTION The key points for introductions are: • To understand the importance of performing basic computer operations • The student will gain confidence and interest in the use of computer technology. B. Learning Activities LO1: Plan and prepare for task, to be taken undertaken Learning Content Presentation Practice • Basic Ergonomics of • Read information • Self-check (written Keyboard and sheet 1 on basic test) Computer User ergonomics of keyboard and computer user (Ergonomic guidelines) • Computer and Basic • View show on • Self-check Hardware Features computer parts and (identification of hardware features parts) • Common computer software and its • Read information • Self-check (written applications sheet 2 on the test) common computer software • Different computer • Read information • Self-check (written Operating Systems sheet 3 on types of test) and their advantage operating systems

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Resources Self-check (written test) and answer key Information sheet 1

Self-check (identification test) and answer key PowerPoint show on basic hardware features Information sheet2 Self-check (written test) and answer key Information sheet 3 Self-check (written test) and answer key

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LO2: Input data into computer Learning Content • Different Storage Devices

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Presentation View show on different storage devices and its uses

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Resources PowerPoint show on different storage devices Self-check (written test) and answer key Job sheet 1

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Resources PowerPoint show on different types of application software Self-check (written test)and answer key Self-check (written test) and answer key

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Show on how to save data LO3: Access information using computer Learning Content Presentation • Relevant Type of • View show on application Software different types of application software and its significant use •

Saving Procedures

General provisions of accessing information

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Read information sheet 4 on General Security, Privacy Legislation and Copyright

• LO4: Produce output/ data using computer system Learning Content Presentation • OH&S principles and • Read information responsibilities sheet 5 on OHS in using peripheral devices • Calculating computer • Show on how to capacity calculate computer capacity •

Printer setting

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Show on how to print and set printer before printing

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Perform job sheet 1

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LO5: Use basic function of a web browser to locate information Learning Content Presentation • Types of Internet • View show on • browser different Internet browser and its advantage • Type of Search • View sample on • engines different types of search engines commonly used • Using the Internet • Show on how to use • the internet LO6: Maintain and prepare for task to be taken undertaken Learning Content Presentation • Ensuring data • Read information security sheet 6 on procedures in ensuring security of data, including regular back-ups and virus checks • Basic file maintenance • Read information sheet 7 on procedures to basic file maintenance C. ASSESSMENT PLAN

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Practice Self-check( oral questions)

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Perform job sheet 4

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Time 15 hrs.

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Self-check ( written test) with answer key

Written Test: Questions on basic ergonomics of keyboard and computer user, computer and basic hardware features, common computer software, different computer operating systems, different storage devices, relevant type of application software, general provisions of accessing information, and OH&S principles and responsibilities.  Performance Test: In an actual hands-on exercise, the performance will include: o Saving procedure o Opening file procedure o Copying procedure o Virus scanning o Printer setting As each of the above activity is completed, the student will document the action performed (in Trainee Record Book/Journal) for assessment purposes D. TEACHER’S SELF REFLECTION OF THE SESSION