LESSON NOTE
Class: Year 10
Subject: IGCSE ICT
Topic: Introduction to ICT and its Applications
Week: 1
Duration: 40–60 minutes
Date: [Insert Date]
Term/Session: [Insert Term]
Period: [Insert Period]
1. Lesson Objectives
By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:
1. Define ICT and explain its scope.
2. Distinguish between data and information with examples.
3. Identify and describe the five components of ICT (hardware, software, people, data,
procedures).
4. Discuss real-life applications of ICT in education, business, health, and
communication.
2. Previous Knowledge
Students have basic exposure to computers, smartphones, and the internet in daily life.
3. Instructional Materials
Multimedia projector / whiteboard
Textbook: Cambridge IGCSE ICT (0417)
Real-life examples (e.g., smartphone, laptop, projector)
Internet resources / charts showing ICT applications
4. Key Vocabulary
ICT, Data, Information, Hardware, Software, Application, Communication
5. Lesson Development
Introduction (5 minutes):
Teacher greets students and introduces the topic.
Ask students: “Where do you use ICT in your daily life?”
Record answers on the board (e.g., phones, online learning, ATMs).
Step 1: Meaning of ICT (10 minutes)
Teacher explains the definition of ICT (Information and Communication
Technology).
Students write definition in notebooks.
Teacher highlights ICT as a combination of hardware, software, and communication
systems.
Step 2: Data vs Information (10 minutes)
Teacher explains the difference between data (raw facts) and information (processed
data with meaning).
Examples given: scores in a test vs average grade.
Students provide examples from daily life.
Step 3: Components of ICT (10 minutes)
Teacher introduces the 5 components: Hardware, Software, People, Data, Procedures.
Students match examples to each component (e.g., hardware – computer, software –
MS Word).
Step 4: Applications of ICT (10 minutes)
Teacher explains areas where ICT is used: Education (e-learning), Business (e-
commerce), Health (telemedicine), Communication (social media, email).
Group activity: Students brainstorm ICT applications in pairs and share findings.
6. Assessment (5–10 minutes)
Oral questioning (e.g., “What is the difference between data and information?”).
Written classwork: “List and explain any three components of ICT.”
Group presentations on ICT applications.
7. Plenary / Conclusion (5 minutes)
Teacher summarizes key points: meaning of ICT, data vs information, ICT
components, and applications.
Students each state one new ICT application they learned about.
8. Teacher’s Feedback
[To be completed after the lesson, e.g., “Students were able to explain ICT applications well
but need more practice with technical vocabulary.”]
9. Students’ Feedback
[To be filled in, e.g., “We enjoyed learning how ICT is used in health and education.”]
