Lesson Notes By Weeks and Term - Senior Secondary 1

Term: 2nd Term

Week: 3

Class: Senior Secondary School 1

Age: 15 years

Duration: 40 minutes of 2 periods each

Date:       

Subject:      Data Processing

Topic:-       Process of information transmission

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

1. Discuss the ancient and modern modes of information transmission
2. Highlight the advantages of wireless communication

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

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: Videos, loud speaker, pictures, Data Processing for senior Secondary Education by Hiit Plc, WAPB Computer Studies for Senior Secondary I by Adekunle et al, On-line Materials.

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES

PERIOD 1-2

PRESENTATION	TEACHER’S ACTIVITY	STUDENT’S ACTIVITY
STEP 1 INTRODUCTION	The teacher reviews the previous lesson on the art of information processing	Students pay attention
STEP 2 EXPLANATION	He discusses the ancient and modern modes of transmitting information	Students pay attention and participates
STEP 3 DEMONSTRATION	He further highlights the advantages of wireless communication	Students pay attention and participate
STEP 4 NOTE TAKING	The teacher writes a summarized note on the board	The students copy the note in their books

 

NOTE

PROCE SS OF INFORMATION TRANSMISSION

Information is an important tool for decision making in any organization. The type of information gotten and the method or mode of disseminating this information will determine the effectiveness and productivity of any organization or individual.

Information transmission is therefore the process of sending and receiving information from one place to another at a particular point in time. It is the transfer of information from the source to a destination through communication media or gadgets.

 

Methods of Information Transmission

1. Ancient method of information are methods of transmitting information from person to person and from one place to another at a particular time. Examples of Ancient source of information transmission are:

i. Town criers

ii. Metal gong beating

iii. Fire lighting

iv. Flags or flashing lights

v. Bind

vi. Drums

vii. Smoke

viii. Story telling

 

2. Modern methods of Information Transmission: Technology has brought about changes and an improved system of information transmission through the use of electronic devices. Newspaper as a mean of information transmission

 

Advantages of Wireless Communication

1. Communication has enhanced convey of the information quickly to the consumers.
2. Working professionals can work and access internet anywhere and anytime without carrying cables or wires wherever they go.
3. Doctors, Workers and other professionals working in remote areas can be in touch with medical centres through wireless communication.
4. Urgent situation can be alerted through wireless communication.
5. It is cheaper to install and maintain.

 

EVALUATION:   1. Explain information transmission

2. Discuss the different methods of information transmission and give examples of each        
3. Highlight the advantages of wireless communication

 

CLASSWORK: As in evaluation

CONCLUSION: The teacher commends the students positively