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:
Define ICT and explain its scope.
Distinguish between data and information with examples.
Identify and describe the five components of ICT (hardware, software, people, data,
procedures).
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).
• Example: Scores in a test vs average grade.
• Students provide examples from daily life.
• Teacher reinforces the importance of data processing in converting data to useful
information.
Step 3: Components of ICT (10 minutes)
• Teacher introduces the 5 components of ICT: Hardware, Software, People, Data,
Procedures.
• Real-life examples are given for each (e.g., hardware – computer, software – MS Word,
people – ICT users).
• Students participate in a classification activity where they identify which component
various examples belong to.
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 write them on
flashcards.
• Each group presents their findings to the class.
• Teacher links each example back to real-world contexts for reinforcement.
6. Assessment (5–10 minutes)
• Oral questioning during lesson (e.g., “What is the difference between data and
information?”).
• Short quiz: multiple-choice and short answer questions on ICT components and
applications.
• Written classwork: “List and explain any three components of ICT.”
• Group presentations on ICT applications with peer feedback.
7. Plenary / Conclusion (5 minutes)
• Teacher summarizes key points on ICT, data vs information, ICT components, and
applications.
• Students individually state one new ICT application they learned about.
• Teacher reinforces the relevance of ICT in daily life and future careers.
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.']
