New Revised NERDC JSS 1 Digital Technologies Scheme of Work
Week 1: Artificial Intelligence (AI)
1. Content: Knowledge: Differences between Artificial Intelligence and Human Intelligence; Uses of AI; Branches of AI (Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, Deep Learning); Meaning of machine learning;
Meaning and background operating logic of machine learning applications (image processing, voice processing). Skills: Applying machine learning applications; Application in a real-world project (image processing, voice processing).
2. Performance Objectives: Distinguish between AI and human intelligence; State the branches of AI; Meaning of Machine learning; List the machine learning applications; Apply machine learning application in projects.
3. Learning Activities:
i. Teacher Activities: Guide students to brainstorm on the differences between human and artificial intelligence, Direct students to use the internet to search for information on the applications of artificial intelligence,
Guide students to follow the steps in the activity guide to make a machine learning application that identifies signs, numbers and other objects,
Instruct students to follow the steps in the activity guide to make a machine learning application that controls home appliances, Guide students to follow the steps in the activity guide to make an interactive chatbox.
ii. Student Activities: Brainstorm on the differences between human and artificial intelligence, Use the internet to search for information on the applications of artificial intelligence,
Follow the steps in the activity guide to make a machine learning application that identifies signs, numbers and other objects, Follow the steps in the activity guide to make a machine learning application that controls home appliances, Follow the steps in the activity guide to make an interactive chatbox.
4. Teaching and Learning Resources: Scratch 3.0 software, Internet connection, Image recognition activity guide, Speech recognition activity guide, Interactive chatbot guide. Show AI in apps like voice assistants. It connects to daily use.
Week 2: Internet Communication Practices
1. Content: Knowledge: Examples of unethical communication practices like (Bullying, Sending unsolicited messages, videos and pictures, Use of foul languages,
Hate speeches, sharing fake news, Sharing of obscene images and videos); Effects of unethical Internet communication practices (War and genocide, Suicide, Disunity, Hate, Loss of self-confidence, etc.).
2. Performance Objectives: Identify uncivilised communication practices; Explain why such practices are not allowed; Discuss the effects of uncivilised Internet communication practices on individuals and society.
3. Learning Activities
i. Teacher Activities: Direct students to source and get information from the Internet on uncivilised Internet communication practices, Guide students to participate in group discussion and make presentation on the effects of uncivilised Internet communication practices on individuals and society.
ii. Student Activities: Source and get information from the Internet on uncivilised Internet communication practices, Participate in group discussion and make presentation on the effects of uncivilised Internet communication practices on individuals and society.
4. Teaching and Learning Resources: Computer laboratory, Computer sets or Tablets, Internet connectivity, Multimedia projector, Projector screen, White board, Cardboard papers, Markers. Talk about cyberbullying stories. It teaches caution.
Week 3: Spam
1. Content: Knowledge: Meaning of Spam; Types of Spam (delivery fail spam, sneaky spam, Paypal spam, general outreach spam, fake gifts and prizes, Rolex Spam, The old school spam, etc.);
Ways of avoiding Spam (keep your email address to yourself, do not include your email address as part of your signature, do not include your email address in the post, do not click on links in a spam email, review the privacy terms on sites before registering etc.).
2. Performance Objectives: Explain the meaning Spam; List types of Spam; Describe ways of avoiding spam.
3. Learning Activities
i. Teacher Activities: Show a video describing types of Spam, Lead students to discuss in groups to outline ways of avoiding spam.
ii. Student Activities: Watch a video describing types of Spam, Discuss in groups to outline ways of avoiding spam.
4. Teaching and Learning Resources: Computer system, Internet connectivity, Video Clips, Projector, Chart showing types of Spam, Samples of Spam emails. Share spam examples safely. Helps spot them.
Week 4: Online Safety Rules
1. Content: Knowledge: Meaning of secure and unsecure sites; Identification of secure sites; Differences between secure and unsecure sites; Dos and don’ts of staying safe on the Internet (Visit only secured sites (https),
Avoid indiscriminate downloads, Avoid responding to unsolicited pop-up messages, Being mindful of sites privacy policies, Pay attention to social media Safety rules, etc.); Online safety pledge; Securing Personal Information.
2. Performance Objectives: Differentiate between secure and unsecure sites; Discuss safety rules in browsing the internet; Generate an online safety pledge.
3. Learning Activities
i. Teacher Activities: Direct students to search the internet for information on the difference between secure and unsecure sites, Guide students to participate in brainstorming session and come up with dos and don’ts of staying safe online,
Instruct students to generate in their groups online safety pledge and make presentations, Guide students to harmonise, adopt and recite the class online safety pledge.
ii. Student Activities: Search the internet for information on the difference between secure and unsecure sites, Participate in brainstorming session and come up with dos and don’ts of staying safe online, Generate in their groups online safety pledge and make presentations, Harmonise, adopt and recite the class online safety pledge.
4. Teaching and Learning Resources: Computer system, Internet connectivity.
Week 5: Online Privacy and Security
1. Content: Knowledge: Importance of Privacy; Security Practices (Using strong passwords and changing them regularly, Understanding privacy settings on social media and other platforms, Recognizing phishing scams and malicious links).
2. Performance Objectives: Discuss the importance of privacy; Describe security practices to protect privacy.
3. Learning Activities
i. Teacher Activities: Direct students to search the Internet for information on the importance of privacy and privacy protection, Lead students to discuss in group, on how security practices are used to protect privacy.
ii. Student Activities: Search the Internet for information on the importance of privacy and privacy protection, Discuss in group, on how security practices are used to protect privacy.
4. Teaching and Learning Resources: Computers, Internet Access, Text books etc.
Week 6: Intellectual Property
1. Content: Knowledge: Meaning of intellectual property (e.g., copyrights, trademarks); Respecting Intellectual Property (Citing sources when using someone else’s work,
Giving credit to original content owners, Not using other people’s work without permission); Benefits of respecting intellectual property; Meaning of plagiarism; Consequences of plagiarism and unauthorised use of other people’s contents.
2. Performance Objectives: Explain intellectual property; State ways to demonstrate respect for intellectual property; State the benefits of respecting intellectual property; Explain plagiarism; Describe the consequences of plagiarism and unauthorised use of other people’s contents.
3. Learning Activities
i. Teacher Activities: Direct students to search the Internet for information on the meaning of intellectual property and ways to demonstrate respect for intellectual property, Lead students to discuss in groups on the benefits of respecting intellectual property, Guide students to role-play on the concept of plagiarism and its consequences.
ii. Student Activities: Search the Internet for information on the meaning of intellectual property and ways to demonstrate respect for intellectual property, Discuss in groups on the benefits of respecting intellectual property, Role-Play on the concept of plagiarism and its consequences.
4. Teaching and Learning Resources: Computers, Internet Access.
Week 7: Mid-Term Break
Mid term test should be conducted the test should be from week 1 to 6.
Week 8: Safety and Security Features on Digital Devices
1. Content: Knowledge: Safety features (Anti-Glare Screen, Global Positioning System (GPS)); Security features (Security key, Anti-Virus, Password, Finger prints lock, Retina lock, pattern lock etc.); Importance of securing digital devices. Skill: Activating security features on a digital device.
2. Performance Objectives: Identify safety and security features on digital devices; Explain the usefulness of GPS as safety measures on digital devices; List ways of securing digital devices; State importance of securing digital devices; Activate security features on a digital device.
3. Learning Activities
i. Teacher Activities: Lead students to participate in class discussion on why digital safety and security are important, Show a video on security features available on digital devices,
Direct students to search the internet for the importance of securing digital devices, Guide students to activate security features on a digital device e.g password, pattern lock.
ii. Student Activities: Participate in class discussion on why digital safety and security are important, Watch a video on security features available on digital devices, Search the internet for the importance of securing digital devices, Activate security features on a digital device e.g password, pattern lock.
4. Teaching and Learning Resources: Computers, Internet Access, Smart screen, Whiteboard and marker.
Week 9: Introduction to Graphic Design and Canva
1. Content: Knowledge: Introduction to graphic design concepts; Overview of design principles (balance, contrast, alignment, etc.); Canva basics (navigating the dashboard, adding text, images, and shapes). Skills: Creating a design using Canva templates; Applying design principles to create a poster or flyer.
2. Performance Objectives: Explain the meaning of graphic design and its importance; Apply the principles of balance, contrast, and alignment in a simple graphic design project; Identify key tools in Canva; Use Canva templates to create designs; Apply basic design principles to create poster or flyer.
3. Learning Activities
i. Teacher Activities: Lead students to participate in a class discussion on the principles of graphic design (balance, contrast, and alignment), Use visual examples of posters, flyers, and web banners to illustrate each principle,
Demonstrate how to use Canva, Guide students to practice creating designs with templates (e.g., posters or social media graphics), Instruct students to work in groups to design a simple flyer or poster.
ii. Student Activities: Participate in a class discussion on the principles of graphic design (balance, contrast, and alignment), Use visual examples of posters, flyers, and web banners to illustrate each principle, Watch a demonstration on how to use Canva,
Practice creating designs with templates (e.g., posters or social media graphics), Work in groups to design a simple flyer or poster.
4. Teaching and Learning Resources: Digital Device with internet access, Canva platform (free or premium version), Projector or smartboard for demonstration, Sample graphic design outputs for discussion.
Week 10: Management of e-Waste
1. Content: Knowledge: Meaning of e-waste; Examples of e-waste (scrap computers, phones, batteries, etc); Harmful substances found in e-waste (e.g., lead, mercury); Environmental Impact of e-waste (air pollution, soil pollution, water pollution, loss of Biodiversity, climate change);
Managing e-waste; Importance of proper disposal and recycling of e-waste; Ways to manage e-waste responsibly (recycling programs, donation, proper disposal).
2. Performance Objectives: Explain e-waste; List examples of e-waste; List harmful substances found in e-waste; Discuss environmental impacts of e-waste; Describe ways of managing e-waste.
3. Learning Activities
i. Teacher Activities: Guide students to brainstorm on the meaning of e-waste, Direct students to search the internet and discuss on harmful substances in e-waste, Show video on examples of e-waste and its environmental impact, Lead students to participate in class discussion on ways of managing e-waste.
ii. Student Activities: Brainstorm on the meaning of e-waste, Search the internet and discuss on harmful substances in e-waste, Watch video on examples of e-waste and its environmental impact, Participate in class discussion on ways of managing e-waste.
4. Teaching and Learning Resources: Computers, Internet Access, Smart screen, Whiteboard and marker.
Week 11: Revision
Revised all the lessons and prepare your pupils for the exam.
Week 12: Examination
The exam for the term should start.
Week 13: Examination, Marking & Vacation
Examination should be concluded together with marking and recording then vacation follows once all have been achieved.
Frequently Asked Questions and Answers About JSS 1 Digital Technologies Scheme of Work
1. What is the focus of the NERDC JSS 1 Digital Technologies scheme of work?
It builds basic ICT skills like hardware knowledge and programming. Students learn through hands-on activities.
2. How are terms divided in the scheme?
Topics are spread across three terms with 9 each. This follows the sequence in the curriculum guide.
3. What resources do I need for teaching?
Computers, internet, software like Scratch, and charts. These make lessons practical.
4. Are there tips for complex topics like programming?
Use real scenarios like making tea for algorithms. It helps students grasp ideas.
5. How does the scheme promote safety?
Third term covers online rules and privacy. Students create pledges for safe use.
6. Can I adapt the scheme?
Yes, add local examples. But stick to NERDC objectives.
7. What about exams?
Weeks 12-13 are for exams. Revise in week 11.
8. Is robotics included?
Yes, in second term. Students build simple cars if kits are available.
9. How to handle no resources?
Use free tools like online simulators. Focus on theory then.
10. Where to find more lesson notes?
Check NERDC site or education blogs for updates.
Source: New Revised NERDC JSS 1 Digital Technologies Curriculum