Practical Theory

Social issues Textbook Module

Digital citizenship Digital footprint 1.8
POPI Act
Appropriate communication
etiquette
− E-mail threats, issues and
remedies – Malware namely
viruses, trojans, worms, hoaxes,
spam, phishing, email spoofing
and pharming, ransomware
− Safe e-mail and Internet use
S – dangers and tips to ensure safe
o use
c − Computer criminals – types
i Safety/Security Issues
and what they do/how they
a operate
l − Hardware theft and protection
[also done in Gr11 as per
I CAPS]
m Impact on Society
p
l
i
c Safe e-mail and internet use
a
t Identify how ICTs influence
one’s life and life styles
i Impact on society
o
n − Saving paper
− Labour
s − communication costs
− efficiency, accuracy and
How technology can benefit or reliability
harm the economy − Private, business and
education use
− Crypto currency (digital
currency), e.g. Bitcoin

− Ergonomics
− Digital Divide
How technology can benefit or − Online harassment
harm society (CyberStalking)
− Factors influencing health and
health risks
Hardware, software, computer Trinity OneNote textbook -
Ethical use of content covered management and networks Legal - Ethics - Security
Lessons 1-6
Software piracy, licensing,
copyright and intellectual Textbook Module
property 1.8

Legal and Ethical Issues

Recognise and acknowledge the
ownership of electronic material

Types (information theft, data

theft and identity theft)
Computer crime

Hackers and Crackers

Identify the basic hardware
configuration of a computer in
terms of:
Identify the basic hardware The processor
configuration of a computer Memory
Hard drive size
S
o
o Understand computers and their
l uses
u
t Understand how technology
i helps one to operate more
o efficiently, effectively and more
n accurately

D Case Studies
Know how to use computers as
e tools to access information and
v to communicate with others
e around the world
l Interpret advertisements and
o make judgements about quality
p Make better, informed buying and usefulness when buying
m decisions equipment and software
e
n
t Know how to fix ordinary
computer problems and deal
with challenges that arise from
utilising computers

Know how to use the internet

and e-mail
Trinity OneNote textbook -
Start-up – switch on the
Computer Management
computer, log on (concept of
Lessons 1-8
access control)

Desktop (GUI): First looks, Textbook Module

icons and shortcuts 1.1
Accessing apps
Computer Management
Introduction and layout of
keyboard

Enhancing keyboarding skills

Posture and ergonomics

Adding new peripherals
Pairing devices
Explain what a computer is
Overview of the different types concept, etc.)
of computing devices
Printer, mouse
Overview of a general model of Trinity OneNote textbook -
a computer in relation to the Computing Concepts
information processing cycle: Lessons 1-7
input, processing, output,
storage as well as Textbook Modules
communication 1.1
1.5
Multi-purpose devices: Desktop,
all-in-one computer, laptop,
tablet, server, smartphone
(including convertible devices,
detachable/flipable
screen/keyboards, 2-in-1
Embedded computers, smart
wear, single board computer e.g.
Raspberry PI and Arduino

Concept of convergence
Overview of the different types
of computing devices

Dedicated devices, e.g. ATMs,

cameras, printers, fitness tracker,
Overview of the different types factory robots and electronic
of computing devices appliances (embedded
computers)
 computers)

Concepts of Computing
Overview and concepts of the Hardware and software
main components of a computer
system
Devices: Input, output, storage
and communication

Define and explain the term

Information and Communication
Technology (ICT)

Overview of a general model of

an ICT system: Convey,
ICTs used in everyday life