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1.1 Computer Lab Rules 1.1.1 List computer lab rules. ͻ Showing and explaining computer lab rules in
the computer lab
1.2 User 1.2.1 Practice computer lab rules. ͻ Reporting on observation of practical lab rules using
worksheets
1.3 Equipment 1.3.1 Handle equipment responsibly. ͻ Explaining procedures for responsible care of equipment
ͻ Discussing and listing appropriate ways of handling
equipment

1.4 Data and User Security 1.4.1 State the importance of data and user
ͻ Explaining the importance of password and Usernames
security.

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2.1 Organisation Chart 2.1.1 State the Organisation Chart of a ͻ Showing and explaining the Organisation chart chart
 computer lab. u? Computer Lab
 2.1.2 Identify the Computer Lab Coordinator. Log Book
 2.1.3 State the responsibilities of a computer
 lab coordinator.

2.2 Computer Lab Timetable 2.2.1 Adhere to the timetable. ͻ Using the computer lab according to the allocated time

2.3 Log Book 2.3.1 Identify types of log books. ͻ Showing samples of log books
 2.3.2 List usage of a log book. - Computer Log Book
- Computer Lab Log Book (refer Appendix L)
2.3.3 Practise responsible use of computers. ͻ Sign in and sign out log book
ͻ Sign in when they use the computer

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3.1 Copyright 3.1.1 State the ethics of computer usage. ͻ Explaining the ethics of computer usage u? ethics of
3.1.2 Define the meaning of copyright. ͻ Explaining the meaning of copyright computer usage
3.1.3 State the effects of copyright violation ͻ Discussing in groups the effects of copyright violation u? meaning of
copyright
3.2 Unethical Use of Computers 3.2.1 List out various unethical use of ͻ Conducting discussion on the misuse of computers u? the effects of
 computers. ͻ In pairs, pupils browse the Internet to locate information copyright
3.2.2 State the effects of unethical use of on the misuse of computer violation
computers. u? unethical use of
computers.


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1.1 Evolution of the Computer 1.1.1 State the generations of computers ͻ Explaining the evolution of the compu ter from the u? the evolution of
 together with the respective processors vacuum tube to the fifth generation and showing the the computer
 used. respective processors used
u? a worksheet
 ͻ Matching the types of processors used with the
 respective generations of computers in a worksheet to
 be kept in the portfolio
 1.1.2 Explain the generations of computers ͻ Gathering information on the evolution of computers and
 together with the respective processors presenting the information in groups
 used.

Note:
3 1.2 Types of Computers 1.2.1 Identify the types of computers: ͻ Introducing various types of computers using a
u? the types of
 ͻ Supercomputer PowerPoint presentation.
computers
ͻ Mainframe
u? a worksheet
ͻ Mini Computer ͻ Labeling a flow chart of the types of computer in a
ͻ Micro Computer worksheet to be kept in the portfolio
ͻ Work Station
ͻ Gathering information on the types of computer and
1.2.2 Define different types of computer. presenting the information in groups

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2.1 Overview of the Computer 2.1.1 Identify main components in the computer ͻ Showing the main components of the computer system u? components of
System system: ͻ Labeling the main components of the computer system the computer
 ͻ Monitor in a worksheet to be kept in the portfolio system
 ͻ Keyboard
u? a worksheet
 ͻ Speaker
 ͻ Mouse
 ͻ System unit
 ͻ Printer

 2.1.2 State the functions of the main ͻ Carrying out brainstorming session on the functions of
u? a worksheet
 components in the computer system. the main components of the computer system
 ͻ Writing down the functions and keeping the sheet in the
 portfolio

4  ͻ Drawing and explain the data processing cycle of the u? a worksheet
2.1.3 Explain briefly the data processing
  cycle of a computer system: computer system on a paper and to be kept in the
 ͻ Input portfolio.
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 ͻ Storage

2.2 System Unit 2.2.1 Identify the components of a system unit: ͻ Explaining the functions of the component of a system
 ͻ Input/Output port (I/O port) unit such as I/O, Reset button, CDROM drive, floppy Note:
 ͻ Reset button drive, hard disk drive u? the components
 ͻ CDROM drive ͻ Writing down the functions of the component off the of a system unit
 ͻ Floppy drive system unit and keeping it in the portfolio u? a worksheet
 ͻ Hard disk drive

 2.2.2 State the functions of the main
 components of a system unit.

 2.2.3 State the functions of CPU, RAM, ROM ͻ Showing a motherboard to pupils
 and expansion slots found on the ͻ Identify, explain and discuss the functions of CPU,RAM, Note:
 motherboard. ROM and expansion slots found on the Motherboard u? the components
 ͻ Writing the functions of the components in the of a a
 2.2.4 Inculcate values of responsibility and worksheets provided and keeping them in the portfolio motherboard
 cooperation among the pupils. ͻ Carrying out in pair or group activities u? a worksheet

5 2.3 Peripherals 2.3.1 State the definition of peripheral. ͻ Explaining the definition of peripheral Note:
 2.3.2 Identify different types of peripherals: ͻ Showing the different types of peripheral u? definition of
 ͻ Input devices peripheral
 ͻ Output devices u? different types of
 ͻ Storage devices peripheral
 2.3.3 State examples of different types of ͻ Showing the example of different types of peripherals u? a worksheet
 peripherals: such as printers, scanners, LCD projectors, digital
 ͻ Printers cameras, external CD drives and external storages
 ͻ Scanners ͻ Collecting pictures of peripherals and keeping them in
 ͻ LCD projectors the portfolio
 ͻ Digital cameras
 ͻ External CD drives ͻ Show types of peripherals commonly found in the computer
 ͻ External storages lab

 2.3.4 Explain the functions of each peripheral. ͻ Carry out a brainstorm session on the functions of each u? functions of each
 peripheral peripheral
 ͻ Write the functions of each peripheral in worksheets and
u? a worksheet
 keeping them in the portfolio
 ͻ Explaining the use of peripherals and demonstrating
 how to operate them
 ͻ Doing hands-on activities while teacher facilitates
 
2.4 Input Devices 2.4.1 Identify input devices. ͻ Facilitating a sess ion where pupils brainstorm on u? examples of input
6  various input devices devices
 ͻ Showing examples of input devices u? Function of input
 2.4.2 List input devices. ͻ Collecting pictures of input devices, label and keep in devices
 the portfolio
u? Portfolio
 2.4.3 State the respective functions of input ͻ Facilitating group discussions on the functions of input
 devices. devices
2.5 Output Devices 2.5.1 Identify output devices. ͻ Brainstorming on various output devices
u? examples of
 2.5.2 List output devices. ͻ Showing examples of output devices
output devices
 ͻ Collecting pictures of output devices, labeling and keep
u? Function of
 in the portfolio
output devices
 2.5.3 State the respective functions of output ͻ Facilitating group discussions on the functions of output
 devices. devices
u? Portfolio
u? examples of

storage devices
7 2.6 Storage Devices 2.6.1 Identify storage devices. ͻ Brainstorming on the various storage device s
u? Function of
 2.6.2 List storage devices. ͻ Collecting pictures of storage devices, labeling and
storage devices
keeping in the portfolio
u? differences
2.6.3 State the functions of storage devices. ͻ Facilitating group discussions on the functions of storage
between primary
devices
and secondary
2.6.4 Identify differences between primary and ͻ Explaining the differences between primary and
storage devices
secondary storage devices. secondary storage devices
u? the units used for
ͻ Categorizing the tw o storage devices
data
2.6.5 State the units for data measurement: ͻ Explaining the units used for data measurement
measurement
ͻ Bit ͻ Completing a conversion table for units of data
ͻ Byte
u? Portfolio
ͻ Kilobyte
ͻ Megabyte
ͻ Gigabyte

2.6.6 Inculcate values of responsibility, ͻ Carry out in pair or group activities

accountability and cooperation

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 Hands-on:
3.1 Handling Input and Output 3.1.1 Set up the input and output devices ͻ Setup the input and output devices: Set up the input and
Devices correctly. o Monitor output devices
 o Keyboard
 3.1.2 Inculcate values of responsibility in o Mouse
 handling hardware. o Speaker
 customize settings for
3.2 Computer Settings 3.2.1 Customize settings for: ͻ Demonstrating how to customize settings for display, display, mouse and
 ͻ Display, Mouse and Sound mouse and sound sound
 ͻ Carry out hands-on activities

  3.2.2 Customize settings for: ͻ Demonstrating how to customize settings for date and customize settings for
ͻ Date and time time, language and regional options date and time,
ͻ Regional and language options ͻ Carry out hands-on activities according to instructions language and regional
options

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4.1 Current Development of 4.1.1 Gather information on the current or latest ͻ Gathering information/carrying out research on the
Hardware Technology development of hardware technology. current or latest development of hardware technology
 ͻ Produce a hardware portfolio (A compilation of pupils͛ work
throughout the learning area on hardware)

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+, 1.1.1 State the definition of software. ͻ Explaining the definition of software
1.1 Definition
u? the definition and
 usage of software
1.2.1 State the usage of software. ͻ Facilitating pupils͛ discussion on the use of u? different types of
1.2 Usage
software software
1.3.1 List different types of software: ͻ Discussing types of software u? a worksheet
1.3 Types of Software ͻ Operating Systems ͻ Showing examples for different types of software
ͻ Utility Programmes
 ͻ Application Software

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2.1 Introduction to Operating System 2.1.1 Define the operating system. ͻ Discussing types and functions of operating system
(OS)
u? the definition and
function of
 2.1.2 State the functions of operating system. ͻ Showing the difference between DOS and Windows
operating system
  display
2.2 OS Interface Environment ͻ Starting and shutting down the computer
u? difference
2.2.1 State the characteristics of OS between DOS
 environment based Graphical User ͻ Exploring the Windows environment
and Windows 
 Interface (GUI).
2.3 File Management 2.3.1 Manage folders and subfolders: ͻ Creating folders and subfolders Hands-on
ͻ Create folders ͻ Renaming files and folders
Manage folders and
ͻ Rename folders ͻ Moving files and folders subfolders 
ͻ Move files ͻ Copying files and folders
 ͻ Deleting files and folders

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3.1 OS Based Utility 3.1.1 Run scan disk on the computer. ͻ Running scan disk and defragging the hard disk Running scan disk and

3.2 Non-OS based Utility
3.1.2 Defrag the hard disk. ͻ Scanning for viruses defragging
3.2 Non-OS based Utility ͻ Updating virus definitions Scanning for viruses
(used an existing antivirus supplied to the school or Updating virus
downloaded freeware antivirus) definitions
Compressing and
3.2.2 Compress and decompress files. ͻ Compressing and decompressing files decompressing files 

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4.1 Introduction to Application 4.1.1 Identify types of application software: ͻ Discussing types of application software types of application
Software ͻ Word processing ͻ Show examples of application software software
 ͻ Spreadsheet
 ͻ Presentation
 ͻ Database
 ͻ Programming

12 4.2 Installing and Uninstalling 4.2.1 Install a software. ͻ Demonstrating installation and removing an application Hands-on
Application Software 4.2.2 Uninstall or remove a software. software installation and
 ͻ Installing a simple application software removing a software
ͻ Uninstalling or removing an application software 
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5.1 Introduction to Word Processing 5.1.1 State the usage of word processing ͻ Show various types of word processing software
- Software ͻ Discussing the usage of word processing 12
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 processing software, such as letters, essays and
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5.2 Starting Word Processing 5.2.1 Start a word processing software. ͻ Demonstrating how to start word processing software
Software 5.2.2 State the steps of starting a word and explaining the user interface
 processing software. ͻ Starting word processing software and exploring the
 5.2.3 State and identify features in a word user interface
 processing software and demonstrate
 understanding of user interface.
 5.2.4 State the main toolbars in word ͻ Discussing the toolbars in MS Word
 processing software:
 ͻ Standard bar
 ͻ Formatting bar
 ͻ Drawing bar

 5.2.5 List icons in the Standard, Formatting and ͻ Labelling each icon on the handouts given
 Drawing Toolbars.
 5.2.6 State the functions of icons in the ͻ Explaining the function of icons in Standard, Formatting
 Standard, Formatting and Drawing and Drawing Toolbars
 Toolbars

5.3 Creating Document 5.3.1 Create a new document by using word ͻ Carrying out hands-on activities on following skills:
 processing software. o Setting Page Setup
 5.3.2 Set ͚Page Setup͛. o Keying in data
 5.3.3 Key in data into the new document. o Saving document
 5.3.4 Save the new document with a new file o Closing document
 name.
 5.3.5 Exit file.
 ͻ Carrying out hands-on activities on following skills:
5.4 Editing Document 5.4.1 Identify file and its location. o Opening existing document
5.4.2 Open the file. o Cutting and pasting text
5.4.3 Identify and use editing tools to edit o Copying and pasting
document. o Changing font - size/ type/ style
o Aligning text
o Change case
o Typing correction - delete/ insert/ backspace
o Allocating line spacing

o Setting column
5.4.4 Create a document with table and column. o Using Drop Cap
o Inserting header and footer
o Inserting page number
o Inserting graphics
o Indenting

o Printing document
o Inserting table
5.4.5 Print document. o Inserting bullet and numbering
o Using the tab key
o Assigning borders

o Inserting WordArt
o Inserting Clip Art
5.4.6 Create a document using Drawing Tools. o Adding in colour
o Using AutoShapes
o Using Text Box
o Using 3-D Style

ͻ Creating documents such as:

o School bulletin
5.4.7 Show creativity by creating a document. o Newsletter
o Brochure
o Pamphlet
 o Programme book

ͻ Printing out the documents and keeping them in their

portfolio
ͻ Explaining the use of mail merge
5.4.8 Work cooperatively in groups.
ͻ Using mail merge to create certificates, letters or forms
5.4.9 Abide by the rules and instructions.
5.5 Mail Merge ͻ Printing out the mail merge document and putting it in
5.5.1 State the usage of mail merge.
their portfolio
5.5.2 Create a mail merge document.

5.5.3 Print the document.

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6.1 Introduction to Spreadsheet 6.1.1 State the usage of spreadsheet. ͻ Showing various type of spreadsheet software 
- Software ͻ Showing spreadsheet features 12
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 o Cell
"3
 o Column -/
".
 o Row

 ͻ Demonstrating how to start a spreadsheet software and
6.2 Starting Spreadsheet Software 6.2.1 Start spreadsheet software. explaining the user interface
 6.2.2 State the steps of starting a spreadsheet ͻ Starting spreadsheet software and exploring the user
 software. interface
 6.2.3 State and identify features in
 spreadsheet application and demonstrate
 understanding of user interface.

 6.2.4 State the main toolbars in spreadsheet ͻ Discussing the toolbars in MS Excel
 software:
 ͻ Standard bar
 ͻ Formatting bar
 ͻ Formula bar
 ͻ Chart bar
 6.2.4 List icons in Standard, Formatting, ͻ Labeling each icon in the handouts given
 Formula and Chart Toolbars.

 6.2.5 State the functions of icons in the ͻ Explaining the functions of the icons in the Standard,
 Standard, Formatting, Formula and Chart Formatting, Formula and Chart Toolbars
 Toolbars.

6.3 Creating Worksheet 6.3.1 Create a new worksheet by using ͻ Carrying out hands-on activities on following skills:
 spreadsheet software. o Creating a new worksheet
 6.3.2 Set ͚Page Setup͛. o Setting page setup
  6.3.3 Key in data into worksheet. o Entering data
 6.3.4 Save worksheet. o Saving worksheet
 6.3.5 Print worksheet. o Closing workbook
 6.3.6 Close workbook and exit Spreadsheet o Opening existing worksheet
 software. o Cutting and Pasting data
 o Adjusting rows and Columns
 o Inserting rows and columns
 o Printing worksheet
 u? Normal printing and Area printing
 6.3.7 Use formulae in worksheet: o Entering data
 ͻ Sum o Using formulae: sum, average, grading
 ͻ Average (Lookup, VLookup), percentage, ranking
 ͻ Grading (Lookup, VLookup) o Using currency format
 ͻ Percentage o Inserting table
 ͻ Ranking
 o Creating charts
 6.3.8 Insert a chart in worksheet. o Changing chart types and properties
 o Deleting charts
 o Previewing charts
 o Printing charts
 o Saving charts

 o Opening existing file
6.4 Editing worksheet 6.4.1 Identify a file and its location. o Creating multiple worksheets
 6.4.2 Open the file. o Moving or copying sheet
6.4.3 Identify and use editing tools to edit o Renaming/deleting worksheet
worksheet. o Changing the font size/ type/ style
o Aligning text
o Formatting cell

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7.1 Concept of Multimedia 7.1.1 State the concept of Multimedia. ͻ Explaining the concept of multimedia 12
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33 7.2 Steps in Multimedia 7.2.1 State the steps in multimedia ͻ Explaining the steps in multimedia development 
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 ͻ Analysis
 ͻ Design (Storyboard)
 ͻ Implementation
 ͻ Testing
 ͻ Evaluation
 ͻ Publishing

7.3 Introduction to Presentation 7.3.1 State the usage of presentation software. ͻ Explaining the usage of presentation software and
Software showing samples of presentations
7.4 Starting Presentation Software 7.4.1 Start presentation software. ͻ Demonstrating how to start a presentation software and
explaining the user interface
 7.4.2 State the steps of starting presentation ͻ Starting presentation software and explorin g the user
 software. interface
 7.4.3 State and identify features in the
 presentation software and demonstrate
 understanding of user interface.



 7.4.4 State the main toolbars in the presentation ͻ Discussing the toolbars in MS PowerPoint
 software:
 ͻ Standard bar
 ͻ Formatting bar
 ͻ Drawing bar
 ͻ Task Pane bar
 ͻ Slide design
 ͻ Slide layout

 7.4.5 List icons in the Standard, Formatting, ͻ Labeling each icon in the handouts given
 Drawing and Task Pane toolbars.
 7.4.6 State the function of icons in the ͻ Explaining the functions of the icons in the Standard,
 Standard, Formatting, Drawing and Task Formatting, Drawing and Task Pane toolbars
 Pane toolbars.

7.5 Creating Presentation 7.5.1 Create a blank slide presentation using ͻ Carrying out hands-on activities:
 slide layout: o Entering text
 ͻ Enter text o Inserting picture
 ͻ Insert picture o Saving presentation
 7.5.2 Save the presentation. o Closing presentation
 7.5.3 Close and exit the presentation. o Opening existing presentation
 7.5.4 Open existing presentation. o Running slide show
 7.5.5 Run the slide show. o Printing presentation:
 7.5.6 Print the presentation. u? Slides
 u? Handouts
 ͻ Carrying out hands-on activities:
7.6 Editing Presentation 7.6.1 Create presentation using blank layout: o Creating slide presentation
 ͻ Insert Text Box o Inserting Text Box
 ͻ Insert WordArt o Inserting WordArt
 ͻ Insert pictures o Inserting picture
 ͻ Insert movie and sound o Inserting movie and sound
 7.6.2 Modify text. o Modifying text
7.6.3 Apply colour background. o Applying colour background
 o Inserting new slide
7.6.4 Insert new slides using effects below: o Adding effect
ͻ Custom animation o Applying slide design
ͻ Slide transitions o Using hyperlink:
7.6.5 Apply slides design. u? Action button
7.6.6 Create hyperlink. u? Hyperlink text
ͻ Producing and presenting a simple multimedia
presentation
7.6.7 Create multimedia presentation including
text, pictures, movie, sound, animation,
transition and hyperlink.
7.6.8 Demonstrate cooperation and
accountability.

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2.1 Introduction to the Internet
 the Internet.
 
 
2.2 Internet Requirements
2.3 Internet Applications
2.1.1 Define the Internet. ͻ Locating the meaning of Internet from books, magazines Note:
2.1.2 Discuss advantages and disadvantages of and other appropriate sources u? definition of the
ͻ Discussing advantages and disadvantages of the internet
Internet u? advantage and
 disavantage
2.2.1 List requirements needed to access ͻ Showing and explaining basic requirements to access u? a worksheet
the Internet. the Internet:
 o Modem (internal and external)
 o Access account
o Network Interface Card (NIC)

o Wireless network interface card

o Hub/ Switch
 o Router
 o Wireless access point

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2.3.1 Define the World Wide Web (WWW). u? definition of
ͻ Explaining the meaning of World Wide Web (WWW)
WWW
2.3.2 State available web browsers. u? Examples and
ͻ Introducing web browsers:
function of web
o Internet Explorer
browser and
o Netscape Navigator
search engines l
o Opera
o Safari u? a worksheet
o Mozilla
 2.3.3 List commonly used search engines. ͻ Listing examples of search engines:
 o Yahoo, Google, AltaVista and Hot Bot

2.3.4 State the function of a search engine. ͻ Discussing the function of a search engine
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2.3.5 Search for information using a search
engine. ͻ Demonstrating how to search for information from the Hands-on
Internet ʹ use information and communication skill to search for
ͻ Using Google to search for relevant information information from the
Internet
2.3.6 Download files from the Internet. ͻ Demonstrating to download files from the Internet Downloading files
ͻ Downloading files from the Internet: from the Internet
o Images, Videos and Audio
Demonstrating:
2.3.7 Exercising responsibility when ͻ Demonstrating security whil e surfing the Internet security tools setting
downloading information from the Internet. ͻ Demonstrating security tools setting found in web found in web
browser browser
2.3.8 Exercising accountability for information ͻ Knowledge all sources found true the Internet.
searched. ͻ Demonstrating security setting in surfing the
 Internet
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2.4.1 Explain the meaning of Netiquette. ͻ Locating the meaning of netiquette from books, meaning of Netiquette
2.4 Netiquette magazines and other appropriate sources Listing netiquette
ͻ Netiquette relates to online communication, not surfing items

2.4.2 List out the Dos and Don͛ts while ͻ List Dos and Don͛ts while communicating
communicating online. with others online (surfing the Internet)
2.4.3 Adhere to netiquette in various forms of ͻ Listing netiquette items:
online communications. o Use a pleasant tone in writing
 o Ensure that messages are clear and concise
 o Avoid spamming
 o Avoid ͞Faming͟
 o Use emoticons wisely
o Exercise judgment before sending messages

2.5.1 State various forms of communication Note:
36 2.5 Internet Communications
ͻ Introducing pupils to several forms of various forms of
on the Internet.
Internet communications: communication

o E-mailing Listing peripherals

o Chatting used for

o Conferencing (audio and video) communications

o Net Meeting

o Newsgroup

o Forum

 2.5.2 List peripherals used for communications.
 ͻ Listing peripherals used for communications
 o Web camera
 o Microphone
 o Earphone
Hands-on
2.5.3 Communicate using e-mail.
ͻ Demonstrating how to: Communicate using e-
2.5.4 Practice honesty in online
37 communications. o Register an e-mail account mail
2.5.5 Observe safety precautions when o send messages
retrieving mail. o attach files to messages
 o receive/retrieve messages
o download attached files

 o delete/save messages

2.5.6 Communicate using Internet Relay ͻ Introducing pupils to Internet Relay Chat:
o MIRC Note:
Chat (IRC). Introducing pupils to
o MS-Chat
 Internet Relay Chat
o ICQ

o Messenger tool

 ͻ Chatting using Messenger:
2.5.7 Observe safety precautions when o communicating between two or more users Demonstrating:
communicating online. o observing safety precautions
 o observing Netiquette

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2.6.1 Describe the need for cyber law. Note: Sate cyber law
2.6 Cyber Law
 in Malaysia
 ͻ Facilitating discussion on reasons for the need of cyber
law