Essential Computing Teacher's Guide Basic 5

Essential Computing is an exciting, learner-centered course specifically developed in accordance with the new Standards-based curriculum by the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NaCCA). The course provides a solid foundation for the development of computing skills in everyday life. This prepares learners to be active and successful citizens in the workplace, once they leave school.

Essential Computing Primary provides a broad perspective on the necessary knowledge and practical skills related to using a variety of technologies in everyday life. The book guides development in areas such as Information Communication Skills(ICT ), literacy, effective communication using digital tools, internet usage, ethical use of ICT tools and basic programming and database skills.

Importance features of Essential Computing Primary 5 Learner's Book:

• careful development of theoritical and practical activities in the use of a computer
  - presentation
  - word processing
• clear screenshots and step-by-step instructions on how to complete computing tasks
• complete coverage of the problem-solving, innovation, collaboration, global citizenship, personal development and digital literacy
• plenty of activities so that learners can apply the skills they have acquired
• regular assessments, with marks, that can be done on a weekly, fortnighty or monthly basis

Features of Essential Computing Primary 5 Teacher's guide:

• clear teaching guidelines, including planning notes, for all the content in the curriculum
• downloadable content with all the files needed for learners to complete the activities available from Cambridge GO at https://www.cambridge.org/go/ , plus
  - additional PowerPoint files intoducing topics
  - printable worksheets for enrichment activities
• Memoranda for activities that can be used for continuous assesment during the year
• extension activities to challenge learners who have quiickly grasped the skills taught in each topic
• guidance for teachers in low-resourced schools

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