Quiz Topics
1.1 Introduction to ICT and its Tools
Specific Competence: Explain why ICT is important for talking to people, learning, and running businesses. Name different ICT tools and what they are used for. Learning Activities: Talk about real-life examples of how people use ICT in groups. Make a poster showing different ways ICT is used. Watch videos that show ICT being used in various jobs. Do a class survey to see what ICT tools students use at home. Write a short essay about how ICT changes learning. Match ICT tools to what they do on a worksheet. Show how to use simple tools, for example, email. Make a chart that sorts ICT tools into hardware (physical parts) and software (programs). Visit a technology store or website to look at new tools. Act out situations where different ICT tools are used. Expected Standard: Students understand and can clearly explain why ICT is important. Students can find and use ICT tools correctly.
1.2 Basic Software Applications
Specific Competence: Use basic software like word processors (for writing documents) and spreadsheets (for organizing data). Learning Activities: Create a simple document and make it look neat. Put information into a spreadsheet and make it look neat. Create a table in a spreadsheet to keep track of daily activities. Look at ready-made designs (templates) available in office software for specific tasks. Share a document using email or a cloud platform (like online storage). Expected Standard: Students can easily move around and use software tools.
1.3 Computer Hardware Components
Specific Competence: Name basic computer parts like the CPU, RAM, ROM, and devices that put information in (input) or get information out (output). Explain what each part does when the computer is working. Compare internal parts (inside) and external parts (outside) of a computer. Name different input devices (like keyboards, mice, scanners). Explain what each input device does and why it is useful. Show how to use common input devices. Name different output devices (like monitors, printers, speakers). Explain what each output device does and why it is useful. Show how to use common output devices. Tell the difference between input, output, and storage devices. Learning Activities: Look at a computer's parts or pictures of them and label each one. Use an online computer building game or program to virtually explore and put together a computer. Go on a scavenger hunt in the classroom to find hardware parts. Work in groups to research a computer part and make a short presentation about what it does. Use pictures to find and label hardware parts. Open a computer to find its internal parts. Watch a video explaining what the CPU and RAM do. Take a quiz to identify different hardware parts. Talk about why each hardware part is important for the computer to work. Show and tell about real input devices. Play a game to match input device pictures with their names. Use a digital presentation or quiz to identify input devices. Go on a scavenger hunt to find input devices in the classroom or computer lab. Use a computer to practice typing and scanning documents. Observe and discuss the differences between input devices (like a touchscreen versus a mouse). Practice using a scanner to turn physical documents into digital ones. Use a voice recognition tool to practice typing with your voice. Create a chart comparing different input devices and their uses. Bring different output devices to class (like a monitor, printer, speakers) and identify them. Play a game to match output device pictures with their names. Go to a computer lab or library and point out output devices you see, writing down their names and functions. Label output devices on diagrams of computers. Work in groups to research an output device and present what they found. Use a scanner to practice scanning documents to a monitor. Observe and discuss the differences between output devices (like a monitor versus a printer). Practice using a scanner to turn physical documents into digital ones. Use a voice recognition tool to practice typing with your voice. Create a chart comparing different output devices and their uses. Label parts of a computer system on a diagram. Visit a computer lab to identify computer parts. Build a simple hardware model using cardboard and labels. Talk about how hardware parts work together when doing a task (like printing a document). Watch a documentary about how computer hardware has changed over time. Expected Standard: Students can name, describe, and compare basic hardware parts. Students can identify, explain, and show how to use input devices. Students can identify, explain, and show how to use output devices. Students can correctly sort hardware parts into categories.
1.6 File Management
Specific Competence: Organize and manage computer files and folders well. Use good names for files. Show safe ways to handle files (like deleting, renaming, moving). Learning Activities: Learn to create a main folder and put files into smaller folders (subfolders) based on topics. Practice using clear and consistent names for files and folders. Learn to sort files by name, date, or size. Learn how to use the search bar to quickly find a specific file or folder. Learn how to copy files to a different folder, move files into folders, and delete files you don't need, while being careful not to delete important ones by mistake. Learn to save copies of their files (back up) using external storage (like a USB drive) or cloud storage services (like Google Drive). Talk about why saving files regularly is important to prevent losing information. Create folders and subfolders to organize files. Practice renaming, copying, moving, and deleting files. Use cloud storage to upload and organize files. Talk about and show the best ways to name files. Practice organizing files for a school project and share them with another student. Expected Standard: Students can organize and manage files effectively and safely.
1.7 Basic Internet and Online Safety
Specific Competence: Understand how the internet works. Use a web browser to search for information and visit websites. Practice basic online safety. Learning Activities: Use a web browser to visit learning websites and search for information. Find and use popular search engines (like Google). Talk about why strong passwords are important and how to browse safely online. Practice using online learning tools (like Google Classroom). Show how to use websites for school work. Expected Standard: Students can use a web browser well and practice online safety.
1.8 Digital Literacy and Responsible Technology Use
Specific Competence: Understand why digital literacy (knowing how to use digital tools) is important. Find and use basic digital tools. Use technology responsibly and ethically (in a fair and good way) in school. Learning Activities: Touch and use various digital devices like computers, tablets, and smartphones. Students will identify the main parts (like screen, keyboard, mouse) and talk about how they are used every day. Go on a guided internet scavenger hunt to find specific, age-appropriate information online. Act out sending and receiving emails, practicing how to write, reply, and organize them. In groups, design a poster about safe online practices (like protecting passwords, finding scams, avoiding bad content). Lead a class discussion on how digital skills are used in jobs, education, and daily activities. Watch videos about digital literacy. Complete exercises using word processors, spreadsheets, and presentation software. Talk about using technology in a responsible and ethical way. Create a digital portfolio (a collection of their work) showing their learning tools. Think about why digital literacy is important in daily life. Expected Standard: Students can show they understand and use digital tools responsibly.
1.9 ICT in Business
Specific Competence: Explain how ICT is used in managing money, online shopping (e-commerce), and keeping records for businesses. Learning Activities: Research real examples of businesses using ICT for money management and starting new businesses. Talk about how ICT helps manage business money. Watch videos about digital money applications. Interview local business owners about how they use ICT. Present what they found about how ICT affects managing money. Expected Standard: Students can explain how ICT helps businesses with money, online sales, and record keeping.