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COMPUTER AND THE SOCIETY

ClassNotes Team 2 MIN READUPDATED 25 JUL 2026

Week: TWO

Subject: ICT

Topics: COMPUTER AND THE SOCIETY 

SUB-Topic (s):

1. Small-Scale Applications of Computers in the Society

2. Large-Scale Applications of Computers in the Society

Behavioural objectives: At the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to;

1. mention small-scale applications of computers in society;

2. mention the large-scale application of computers in the society

Instructional material/Reference material: Foundation Computer Studies for Primary Schools Book 6 by E. O. Adegbeyeni.

1. Digital watch

2. Automatic door lock

3. Autopilot

4. Picture Charts

CONTENT

INTRODUCTION

Computer and computer applications are used in various aspects of human activity. In fact, most professions have application software written specifically for them to solve certain tasks.

Architects have AUTOCAD software that aids in the design of buildings and other structures.

SMALL-SCALE APPLICATION OF COMPUTERS IN THE SOCIETY 

1. Digital Wristwatches replacing clocks.

2. Word Processing replacing manual typewriting.

3. Automatic door locks replacing manual locks.

4. Automatic Gates in houses replacing manual gates.

5. Automatic traffic control system replacing human traffic wardens.

6. Computer Desktop Publishing in printing presses to reduce pre-press processes. 

7. CAT – Scan replacing X–Ray.

8. Computer-aided graphic designing replacing manual drawings.

9. Computer-aided architectural designs replacing manual drawings.

10. Computer-aided animation in entertainment and TV broadcasting.

11. Video Projection for presentation replacing manual papers.

12. Digital and Video phones replacing analogue telephones.

LARGE-SCALE APPLICATIONS OF COMPUTERS OF THE SOCIETY 

1. Autopilot used in aeroplanes.

2. Satellite communications like CNN, Weather Forecasting, and TV Broadcasting.

3. Office Automation like Word Processing Electronic mail, and Internet.

4. Space Shuttle

5. Robotics in engineering.

6. Automatic Teller Machine used to withdraw money.

7. Global electronic air ticketing system.

8. Global Telephone and GSM Communication.

9. Oil Exploration and Drilling Operations.

10. Computer Chips Manufacturing firms.

Strategies & Activities

Step: Teacher revises the previous topic

Step 2: The teacher introduces the new topic.

Step 3: The teacher endeavours to explain all the points to the pupils thoroughly.

Step 4: Teacher welcomes pupil's questions.

Step 5: The teacher evaluates the pupils.

Assessment& Evaluation

1. Mention small-scale applications of computers in society;

2. Mention large-scale applications of computers in society.

Summary: The teacher goes over the topic once again to enhance better understanding.

Conclusion: Teacher corrects and marks pupil's notes.