Lesson Notes By Weeks and Term - Senior Secondary 1

Prospects of ICT in historical studies

TERM – 1ST TERM

WEEK FOUR

Class: Senior Secondary School 1

Age: 15 years

Duration: 40 minutes of 5 periods each

Date:

Subject: HISTORY

Topic: PROSPECTS OF ICT IN HISTORICAL STUDIES

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: At the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to

I.) Identify the Prospects of ICT in historical studies                     

II.) Identify the aspects of Information and Communication Technology for Live Recording of Events

INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES: Identification, explanation, questions and answers, demonstration, videos from source

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: Videos, loud speaker, textbook, pictures,

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES

PERIOD 1-2

PRESENTATION

TEACHER’S ACTIVITY

STUDENT’S

ACTIVITY

STEP 1

INTRODUCTION

The teacher discusses

 the Prospects of ICT in historical studies   

Students pay attention                                                                              

STEP 2

EXPLANATION

Teacher describe the aspects of Information and Communication Technology for Live Recording of Events

Students pay attention and participate

STEP 3

NOTE TAKING

The teacher writes a summarized

note on the board

The students

copy the note in

their books

 

NOTE

PROSPECTS OF ICT IN HISTORICAL STUDIES

The prospects of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in historical studies are vast and transformative, revolutionizing the way historians research, analyze, and interpret the past. The following are the major prospects:

  1. Enhanced Accessibility: ICT facilitates easier access to historical data, documents, and resources.
  2. Advanced Analysis: ICT provides historians with powerful computational tools and algorithms to analyze large datasets more efficiently.
  3. Preservation and Digitization: ICT plays a crucial role in preserving and digitizing historical artifacts, documents, and recordings.
  4. Collaboration and Networking: Digital platforms enable historians to collaborate across geographical boundaries.
  5. Interactive Learning: ICT enhances the educational experience by providing interactive learning resources.
  6. Visual Representation: ICT allows historians to create visual representations of historical data and narratives. Examples; Interactive maps, timelines, and data visualizations

Aspects of Information and Communication Technology for Live Recording of Events

  1. High-quality cameras: Advanced camera technology enables the capture of high-resolution images and videos, ensuring clear and detailed recordings of events.
  2. Audio recording devices: Digital audio recorders capture clear sound recordings, preserving spoken words, speeches, and ambient sounds associated with events.
  3. Live streaming platforms: Online platforms allow for the real-time broadcasting of events to a global audience, ensuring immediate access to live recordings.
  4. Satellite communication: Satellite technology enables the transmission of live footage from remote locations, providing global coverage of events as they happen.
  5. Mobile devices: Smartphones and tablets equipped with recording capabilities allow individuals to capture events on the go, providing a mobile and versatile means of live recording.
  6. Wearable cameras: Devices such as body cameras and action cameras enable hands-free recording of events, providing immersive perspectives and documentation of activities.

EVALUATION: 1. Identify 5 Prospects of ICT in historical studies  

  1. Mention 5 aspects of Information and Communication Technology for Live Recording of Events

CLASSWORK: As in evaluation

CONCLUSION: The teacher commends the students positively