Lesson Plan for Senior Secondary 2 - Information Communication Technology - Electronic Mail (e-mail) Services I

**Lesson Plan: Information Communication Technology** **Grade Level:** Senior Secondary 2 **Topic:** Electronic Mail (E-Mail) Services --- **Objective:** By the end of the lesson, students will be able to: 1. Understand the basic concept of electronic mail (e-mail). 2. Identify the different components of an e-mail address. 3. Understand the process of sending and receiving an e-mail. 4. Use basic e-mail functionalities such as composing, sending, receiving, replying, and forwarding e-mails. 5. Understand the importance of e-mail etiquette and security. **Materials Needed:** - Computers (one per student or shared, depending on availability) - Internet access - Projector and screen for presentations - Whiteboard and markers - Handouts on e-mail etiquette and security **Duration:** 90 minutes --- **Lesson Outline:** **Introduction (15 minutes)** 1. **Greetings and Attendance (2 minutes)** 2. **Introduction to the Topic (8 minutes)** - Briefly discuss the history of e-mail and its importance in modern communication. - Explain how e-mail has evolved from its inception to the present. 3. **Objective Overview (3 minutes)** - Highlight what students are expected to learn by the end of the lesson. 4. **Interactive Warm-Up Activity (2 minutes)** - Ask students to raise their hands if they have ever used e-mail, and for what purposes. **Instructional Input (30 minutes)** 1. **Understanding E-Mail Components (10 minutes)** - Break down the structure of an e-mail address (username, @ symbol, domain name). - Example: [email protected] - username: johndoe, domain: example.com. 2. **Presentation: Sending and Receiving E-Mails (10 minutes)** - Demonstrate how to compose and send an e-mail using a projector. - Show how to check inbox, read received messages, and handle attachments. 3. **Basic E-Mail Functionalities (10 minutes)** - Explain and demonstrate how to reply to an e-mail, forward an e-mail, and add attachments. - Discuss the importance of the subject line, proper e-mail body format, and closures. **Guided Practice (20 minutes)** 1. **Hands-On Activity (10 minutes)** - Students will log in to their e-mail accounts. - Each student will compose an e-mail with a subject, body text, and attachment, and send it to a classmate. 2. **Reply and Forward Activity (10 minutes)** - After receiving an e-mail from a classmate, students will reply to the e-mail. - Students will then forward the received e-mail to another classmate, adding a brief note. **E-Mail Etiquette and Security (15 minutes)** 1. **Discussion on E-Mail Etiquette (5 minutes)** - Importance of clear subject lines, proper greetings, and professional tone. - Avoiding slang and informal language in professional e-mails. 2. **Security Tips (10 minutes)** - Importance of strong passwords and two-factor authentication. - Recognizing phishing scams and avoiding suspicious links or attachments. - Encouragement to keep personal information confidential. **Review and Assessment (10 minutes)** 1. **Q&A Session (5 minutes)** - Open the floor for any questions from the students about e-mail usage, etiquette, or security. 2. **Quick Quiz (5 minutes)** - Distribute a short quiz to assess students' understanding of the lesson. **Conclusion (5 minutes)** 1. **Summary of Key Points (2 minutes)** - Recap the major points covered: e-mail basics, functionalities, etiquette, and security. 2. **Homework Assignment (2 minutes)** - Ask students to send an e-mail to their teacher summarizing what they learned in the lesson. 3. **Closing Remarks (1 minute)** - Thank students for their participation and remind them of the importance of practicing good e-mail habits. --- **Follow-Up:** - Review the homework e-mails to assess understanding. - Plan a future lesson on advanced e-mail features such as filters, labels, and automated responses. **Reflection:** - Reflect on the effectiveness of the lesson plan and make adjustments if necessary based on student feedback and performance on the quiz and homework assignment.