Primary 4: Course Introduction
Key Points from the Course Curriculum Layout for Primary 4 Computing at ICT Click Digital Media
Term 1 Focus: Digital Citizenship and Pixlr Image Editor.
Topics: Media Balance: Finding a healthy relationship with technology.
Emphasizes responsible and ethical online behavior, along with foundational image editing skills.
Summary: Students learn how to be safe and respectful digital citizens while gaining practical skills in basic image manipulation.
- Creator's Rights: Respecting intellectual property and online content.
- Strong Passwords: Protecting online accounts.
- Cyberbullying: Understanding and preventing online harm.
- Introduction to Pixlr E: Learning basic image editing tools and techniques.
Term 2 Focus: Photoshop, SketchUp 3D Modeling, and Coding.
Expands upon image editing, introduces 3D modeling for spatial thinking, and introduces game design principles through code.
Summary: Students dive deeper into creating and manipulating digital content across multiple dimensions while developing introductory programming skills.
Activities:
- Image Editing: Enhancing photos using Photoshop's features.
- 3D Modeling: Designing 3D objects with SketchUp
- Game Development: Building interactive games using Scratch's visual programming.
Term 3 Focus: Computer Systems, Google Sheets, and Google Forms.
Topics: Computer Hardware: Understanding the components of a computer.
Shifts focus to physical computer components, understanding how to analyze data, and designing interactive online assessments.
Summary: Students learn about the 'guts' of computers, the power of spreadsheets for data handling, and how to collect information through digital forms.
- Spreadsheets: Learning to use Google Sheets for calculations and analysis.
- Data Sorting: Organizing and interpreting information within spreadsheets.
- Quiz Creation: Designing online quizzes using Google Forms.
Assessments:
Formative and summative assessments throughout the terms to evaluate students' understanding and progress.
Overall Goals:
This comprehensive curriculum aims to develop students' proficiency with various digital tools, foster their creativity in design and problem-solving, and build a strong foundation in fundamental computing concepts.
