Lesson Notes By Weeks and Term - Primary 6

WEEK 6

Subject: Information and Computer Technology�

Term: 1st Term

Class: Primary 6

Topic: Advantages and Uses of computer

Behavioral Objectives; At the end the lesson, Pupils should be able to:

�i.) State advantages of Network computer network.

ii.) List uses of computer Network

�INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS:

A functional computer system

Reference Materials

Lagos state scheme of work,

Online information

Relevant materials

Pupils textbook

Behavioral Objectives: pupils are familiar with the topic in their previous classes

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CONTENT

Advantages of Computer Networking

1. It enhances communication and availability of information.�
2. It allows for more convenient resource sharing.�
3. It makes file sharing easier.�
4. It is highly flexible.�
5. It is an inexpensive system.�
6. It increases cost efficiency.�
7. It boosts storage capacity.
8. Uses of Computer Networks

The computer networks are playing an important role in providing services to large organizations as well as to the individual common man.

Service Provided by the Network for Companies:�

• Many organizations have a large number of computers in operation. These computers may be within the same building, campus, city or different cities.

• Even though the computers are located in different locations, the organizations want to keep track of inventories, monitor productivity, do the ordering and billing etc.

• The computer networks are useful to the organizations in the following ways:

1. Resource sharing.

2. For providing high reliability.
3. To save money.
4. It can provide a powerful communication medium.

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ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION

State advantages of Network computer network.

Ii).List uses of� computer Network

WRAP-UP (CONCLUSION): Teacher goes over the topic once again for better understanding