Wa Municipal Model JHS – Basic 7 Week 4
Sung Mumuni Shamir
WEEKENDING: 14th JUL, 2023 DAY: MONDAY Subject: Computing
Duration: 60 MIN Strand: Communication Networks
Class: B7 Class Size: 62 Sub Strand: Internet and Social Media
Content Standard: Indicator: Lesson:
B7.3.2.1 Demonstrate the use of Social Networking and B7.[Link] Identify the various types and uses of Social 1 of 2
Electronic Mail. Media sites such as those for Social Networking
Core Competencies:
Performance Indicator:
DL5.1: Ability to ascertain when information is needed and be able to
Learners can describe uses of Social Media sites
identify, locate, evaluate and effectively use it to solve a problem.
Reference: Computing Curriculum P.g. 16-18
Activities For Learning & Assessment Resources Progression
Starter (5 mins) A set of computers, Identifying uses of
Pictures and videos Social Media sites
Using questions and answers, revise the previous lesson with learners.
Share performance indicators and introduce the lesson.
Main (35 mins)
Guide learners to Illustrate the use of social networking sites such as Facebook, LinkedIn,
WhatsApp, etc.
Facebook is a website which allows users, who sign-up for free profiles, to connect with friends, work
colleagues or people they don’t know, online. It allows users to share pictures, music, videos, and articles,
as well as their own thoughts and opinions with however many people they like.
Users send “friend requests” to people who they may – or may not – know. Facebook has over 1 billion
users Once accepted, the two profiles are connected with both users able to see whatever the other person
posts.
“Facebookers” can post almost anything to their “timeline”, a snapshot of what is happening in their
social circle at any given time, and can also enter private chat with other friends who are online.
Guide learners to discuss ways of staying safe with using Facebook.
Example: Terms of service and privacy policy.
Guide learners to Illustrate the use of social networking sites such as LinkedIn and access its
importance WhatsApp
LinkedIn is a social network that focuses on professional networking and career development.
You can use LinkedIn to display your resume, search for jobs, and enhance your professional reputation by
posting updates and interacting with other people.
LinkedIn is free, but a subscription version called LinkedIn Premium offers additional features like online
classes and seminars, as well as insights into who's searching for and viewing your profile
Importance
A well written LinkedIn profile will give you credibility and establish you as a trustworthy
potential employee. Every time a recruiter contacts you, you can be sure that they have looked at
your profile.
Guide learners to Illustrate the use of social networking sites such as WhatsApp and access its
importance.
WhatsApp is free to download messenger app for smartphones. WhatsApp uses the internet to send
messages, images, audio or video. The service is very similar to text messaging services, however, because
WhatsApp uses the internet to send messages, the cost of using WhatsApp is significantly less than texting.
To use WhatsApp you need a compatible smartphone or tablet with a sim card, an internet connection, and
a phone number. The app uses your phone number as its username, and your account is locked to the phone,
although you can transfer your contacts over to new devices
Importance
• Stimulates a dynamic learning environment
• Facilitates rich interactions and 24×7 learning even outside the classroom
• Encourages real-time communication between teachers and students, and teachers and parents
• Fosters collaboration between students so they can learn better together
• Share educational resources to match the learning styles and needs of different students
• A familiar, comfortable interface that students love to use for learning
Reflection (10 mins)
We have learnt the uses of Social Media sites
Use peer discussion and effective questioning to find out from learners what they have learnt
during the lesson.
Take feedback from learners and summarize the lesson.
Homework/Project Work/Community Engagement Suggestions
Write four importance of facebook and WhatsApp.
Cross-Curriculum Links/Cross-Cutting Issues
None
Potential Misconceptions/Student Learning Difficulties
The facilitator/teacher can arrange to use a nearby Senior High School (SHS) ICT laboratory
Date: 8th JULY, 2022 DAY: Subject: Computing
Duration: Strand: Communication Networks
Class: B7 Class Size: Sub Strand: Internet and Social Media
Content Standard: Indicator: Lesson:
B7.3.2.1 Demonstrate the use of Social Networking and B7.[Link] Identify the various types and uses of Social
Electronic Mail. Media sites such as those for Social Networking 2 of 2
Core Competencies:
Performance Indicator:
DL5.1: Ability to ascertain when information is needed and be able to
Learners can describe how microblogging platforms works.
identify, locate, evaluate and effectively use it to solve a problem.
Reference: Computing Curriculum P.g. 16-18
Activities For Learning & Assessment Resources Progression
Starter (5 mins) Pictures and videos Identifying how
microblogging
Using questions and answers, revise the previous lesson with learners. platforms works
Share performance indicators and introduce the lesson.
Main (35 mins)
Brainstorm learners for the meaning of microblogging.
Is an online broadcast medium that exists as a specific form of blogging. Microblogging is a
combination of instant messaging and content production
Using pictures, learners discuss some examples of microblogging.
Examples: Tumblr, Medium, Blogger, Instagram, twitter, Pinterest, etc.
Demonstrate the use of microblogging platforms.
Tumblr
is a blogging and social media tool that allows users to publish a "tumblelog", or short blog posts. Tumblr's
major differentiator is the free-form nature of the site and the ability of users to heavily customize their own
pages. This is the exception to the rule, as nearly all other social networks have standardized profile pages
with limited design flexibility.
How is Tumblr used?
Getting a page set up on Tumblr is similar to other social media networks. Users sign up for an account by
providing an email address as well as creating a password, username and a URL for the page.
Twitter
Twitter is a free social networking site where users broadcast short posts known as tweets. These tweets can
contain text, videos, photos or links. To access Twitter, users need an internet connection or smart phone to
use the app or website, [Link]. It is a microblogging service -- a combination of blogging and instant
messaging -- for registered users to post, share, like and reply to tweets with short messages. Nonregistered
users can only read tweets.
How Twitter works
Users choose what they want to see on Twitter by following other users and companies and searching topics.
Generally, the timeline reflects the users' preferences, but they may see retweets from people they follow and
promoted Tweets, which are paid advertisements
Reflection (10 mins)
We have learnt how microblogging platforms works
Use peer discussion and effective questioning to find out from learners what they have learnt
during the lesson.
Take feedback from learners and summarize the lesson.
Homework/Project Work/Community Engagement Suggestions
State and explain how four of the microblogging platforms works
Cross-Curriculum Links/Cross-Cutting Issues
None
Potential Misconceptions/Student Learning Difficulties
The facilitator/teacher can arrange to use a nearby Senior High School (SHS) ICT laboratory