**Lesson Plan: Information Communication Technology (ICT) - Senior Secondary 1**
**Topic: Computing Devices (20th Century till Date)**
**Duration:** 80 minutes
**Objective:**
- To understand the evolution of computing devices from the 20th century to the present.
- To identify major milestones and key innovations in computing technology.
- To explore the impact of these devices on society and everyday life.
**Materials Needed:**
- Projector or smartboard
- PowerPoint presentation
- Handout with a timeline of computing devices
- Internet access for research activity
- Notebooks and pens
- Videos/short clips illustrating the evolution of computers
**Lesson Structure:**
**Introduction (10 minutes):**
1. **Greeting and Objective Explanation:**
- Welcome the students and introduce the lesson’s objectives.
- Briefly explain what will be covered during the session.
2. **Warm-Up Activity:**
- Ask students to name any computing devices they know.
- Write their responses on the board to get an idea of their current understanding.
**Activity 1: Historical Overview (20 minutes):**
1. **Lecture/Presentation:**
- Begin with a PowerPoint presentation outlining the key milestones in the development of computing devices from the 20th century to date.
- Focus on significant eras and innovations such as:
- Early mechanical computing devices (e.g., the abacus, mechanical calculators).
- The first electronic computers (e.g., ENIAC, UNIVAC).
- The development of transistors and integrated circuits.
- The personal computer revolution (e.g., IBM PC, Apple Macintosh).
- The evolution of laptops, tablets, and smartphones.
2. **Short Video Clips:**
- Show a couple of short videos illustrating the evolution of computing devices to give students a visual understanding.
**Activity 2: Timeline Creation (20 minutes):**
1. **Group Work:**
- Divide the students into small groups.
- Provide each group with a handout that lists significant computing devices and their invention dates.
- Ask each group to create a timeline using these devices, plotting them chronologically.
2. **Discussion:**
- Have each group present their timeline to the class.
- Encourage discussion on why certain devices were significant and how they impacted daily life.
**Activity 3: Impact on Society (15 minutes):**
1. **Research Activity:**
- Give students time to research one specific computing device or innovation using the internet.
- Ask them to focus on:
- The invention and development process.
- Its applications and impact on society.
- How it paved the way for future technology.
2. **Sharing Findings:**
- Allow students to share their findings with the class.
- Facilitate a discussion on the societal implications of these advancements.
**Conclusion (10 minutes):**
- **Recap:**
- Summarize the key points covered in the lesson.
- Highlight the importance of understanding the history and evolution of computing devices.
- **Q&A Session:**
- Open the floor for any questions from students.
- Clarify any doubts and provide further explanations if needed.
**Homework/Extension Activity:**
- Assign students to write a short essay on how a particular computing device has transformed a specific industry (e.g., healthcare, education, entertainment).
- Encourage students to explore the future trends in computing technology and predict the next big innovation.
**Assessment:**
- Participation in group activities and discussions.
- Quality and accuracy of the timelines created.
- Understanding demonstrated in the research activity and class presentations.
- Completeness and insightfulness of the homework essay.
**Notes:**
- Integrate the use of multimedia to keep the lesson engaging.
- Tailor the complexity of the content based on the students' prior knowledge and understanding.