Learning Strategies
- Builds on prior knowledge, experiences, skills and positive values and attitudes that students have acquired through the shool-based Computer Literacy curriculum.
- Emphasises the significance of both theoretical and applied learning through the use of common applications of ICT in daily life.
- Promotes independent learning through doing project in various fields.
- Ensures a close alignment between curriculum, pedagogy and assessment.
Curriculum
S1 Computer Literacy
- Use of WSCPortal/Intranet/School webpage/Moodle
- Computer system
- Word Processing
- Micro:bit programming
S2 Computer Literacy
- Spreadsheet
- Scratch programming
- Use of Arduino UNO (Tinkercad)
S3 Computer Literacy
- Database (Access and simple SQL)
- STEM project
NSS Information and Communication Technology
The Compulsory Part
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A. Information Processing
- Introduction to Information Processing
- Data Organisation and Data Control
- Data Representation
- Data Manipulation and Analysis
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B. Computer System Fundamentals
- Basic Machine Organisation
- System Software
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C. Internet and its Applications
- Networking and Internet Basics
- Internet Services and Applications
- Elementary Web Authoring
- Threats and Security on the Internet
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D. Computational Thinking and Programming
- Problem Formulation and Analysis
- Algorithm Design
- Program Development
- Program Testing and Debugging
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E. Social Implications
- Technological Innovations
- Health and Ethical Issues
- Intellectual Property
The Elective Part
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A. Databases
- Relational Databases Concepts
- SQL
- Database Design Methodology