GRADE 10 OVERVIEW

Weighting of the topics

ICT's develop and change rapidly and, as a knowledge domain, include the following broad knowledge categories that affect Computer Applications Technology:   Topic Area	Sub-Topics	Weighting (Volume)	Resources
Solution Development	Word Processing Spreadsheets Databases Presentations	60%	Computer at Home GHHS Computer Lab Textbook-Via Afrika  Internet Access Web browser Search engine snellcat.blogspot.com HTML Editor (Notepad) Microsoft Office 2013 Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft Access   4GB Flash-drive Typing Tutor
Systems Technologies	Concepts of computing Hardware Software Computer Management	12%
Network Technologies	PANs LANs and WLANs WANs	5%
Internet Technologies	Internet and World Wide Web E-communications	8%
Information Management	Access Information Process Information Present Information	10%
Social Implications	Impact on Society Legal and Ethical Issues Health and Ergonomic Issues Environmental Issues	5%

Solution development

Solution development is the actions and processes involved in developing a computer-based solution by utilizing appropriate tools such as application packages to solve a variety of problems represented by real-life scenarios. For Computer Applications Technology these applications are end-user applications which include word-processing, spreadsheet, database and presentation applications.

	Word Processing	Spreadsheets	Database	Fourth Application
Grade10	• Documents • Basic file      management •Text, paragraphs    and page    functions and   manipulation • Lists and columns • Graphics,shapes      and diagrams • Tables • Formatting and      editing • Introduction to     review and    proofing functions • Basic templates • Introduction to   integration • Basic    troubleshooting	• Workbooks and    worksheets • Cells, rows, and   columns • Formatting and      editing • Introduction to   calculations • Introduction to    formula and    functions • Introduction to    charts/graphs • Introduction to    error indicators • Basic file     management • Introduction to   integration • Basic    troubleshooting		Presentations • Slide design    and layout     elements • Editing and      formatting • Text and lists • Charts,    illustrations     and tables • Slide    manipulation • Basic custom    animation • Slide show • Introduction to   integration

System Technologies

Systems technologies refer to the physical and non-physical components of a computer system. The components of the system are independent units which are designed to perform a particular function. These components which include hardware, peripherals and software components are connected as a unit to perform the basic functions of a computing system, which include input, processing, output, storage, communication and transfer of data in an electronic format.

Introduction to Concepts of Computing	Hardware (Systems Unit)	Software	Computer Management
• Describe ICTs • General model     of a computer • Introduction to    data  and      information • Types of     computers • Role of     computers • Advantages and   disadvantages of   computers • ICTs in everyday   life - overview and   introduction	• Describing     hardware • Hardware    components • Ports and    connectors • Hardware    configuration • I/O devices • Storage devices     and media • Processing    concepts	• Describing    software • Software    components • Definition and     overview of    system  and     application     software • Classification of   software • Purpose and    use of software • Introduction to   operating system   concepts	• Introduction to using   computers - working   environment and   keyboarding • Introduction to files      and folders • File Manager • Print management • Adding hardware

Networks Technologies

Network technologies include various network technologies to facilitate the management and dissemination of digital data from one point to another. Network technologies also refer to the electronic systems used for electronic data interchange used to facilitate information dissemination between various individuals or groups at a single point or dispersed locations.

Networks

• Introduction to networks and network concepts • Aims and objectives of networks • Advantages and disadvantages of using networks • Types of networks: PAN/HAN • Internet acces

Internet Technologies

Internet technologies include the WWW and all interrelated processes in the digital presentation of multimedia data on a web page. Internet technologies are defined as a set of related and interconnected technologies which enable the establishment of global networks, for various purposes such as collaboration, electronic data interchange, electronic commerce, electronic communication and social networking.

Internet and WWW	Electronic Communications
• Introduction to the Internet and     World  Wide Web • Overview of the Internet and WWW • Internet and web addresses • Types of websites • Overview of browsers and search engines • Browsing and searching techniques	• Introduction to electronic      communications • Overview of e-communication • Overview of applications/tools to     facilitate electronic communications • E-mail as a form of e-communication • E-mail software features • Introduction to the use of Internet    and e-mail • Netiquette

Information Management

Information management refers to the techniques and technologies involved in the collection, storage, processing of data into information that leads to knowledge and decision-making. It includes the use of appropriate communication and presentation tools to communicate new knowledge and recommendations.

Find and Access Data and Information	Process Data and Information	Present Solution
• Data vs information • Understanding of       the problem/task • Role of questions      and questioning - Using questions • Utilising a plan to    solve the problem      /carry out the task • Types of information    sources • Information and   data gathering -Using a questionnaire -Using one other    source	• Information vs knowledge • Information sifting • Engaging with information • Tools and techniques for   manipulating information - Make notes and    summarise • Ethical use of information • Processing data • Utilising data questions • Data handling - the role of    the spreadsheet	• Knowledge vs insight • Utilising specific software    tools to communicate    findings • Simple report • Personal understandings • Organise information into    logical groupings and flow • Findings/conclusions • Copyright and plagiarism • Acknowledgement

 

Social Implications

Social implications refer to issues relating to the digital age and bridging the digital divide and include issues that lead to the responsible use of ICTs. This section of the CAT curriculum should consider the impact the use of computer technology has on everyday life.

Impact on Society	Legal and Ethical and Security Issues	Health and Ergonomic Issues	Environmental Issues
• ICTs in everyday life • ICT influence on life   and life styles • Influences on life     and life styles • Economic reasons   for using computers • Communication    etiquette • Safe Internet and   e-mail use	• Ethical use of   computers • Basic security     concepts • Software piracy • Intellectual    property • Licensing • E-mail threats,     issues and   remedies • Computer    criminals	• Ergonomics to     promote health     and well-being	• Green computing   issues • Environmental     issues relating to     the use of ICT's