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# Teachers move with the computers from one centre to another for lessons to cover more children

# Teachers move with the computers from one centre to another for lessons to cover more children

==GUIDE LINE==

==GUIDELINE==

Teachers’ and Instructors to help learners through the following:

Teachers and instructors to help learners through the following:

===1-Introduction to computers.===

===1-Introduction to computers===

:a) -Meaning of Computer-Some children come from an area where they have never seen or accessed computer.The teacher should ask children to say what they think a computer is according to what they know about it.The teacher then describes computer in simplified language especially the functions of computer in general.

;(a) Meaning of computer: Some children come from an area where they have never seen or accessed computer.The teacher should ask children to say what they think a computer is according to what they know about it.The teacher then describes computer in simplified language especially the functions of computer in general.

:b) -Types of computers.The teacher should mention the different types e.g desktops,laptops,palmtops like mobile phones.The teacher can show the child different types and allow the child to touch them and ask as many questions as possible.the child should say what they think it is.

;(b) Types of computers: The teacher should mention the different types e.g desktops,laptops,palmtops like mobile phones.The teacher can show the child different types and allow the child to touch them and ask as many questions as possible.the child should say what they think it is.

:c) The XO laptop.The learners are given the XOs to manipulate,They are asked to say/describe what they can see and make comparison with other types :of laptops and other computers in general

;(c) The XO laptop: The learners are given the XOs to manipulate,They are asked to say/describe what they can see and make comparison with other types :(of laptops and other computers in general

:d) How the XOs work.Help the learner to open the XO,name different parts and their functions,press the start button and move the cursor.Children should navigate through the activities as they read themselves.

;(d) How the XOs work: Help the learner to open the XO,name different parts and their functions,press the start button and move the cursor.Children should navigate through the activities as they read themselves.

:e) What makes XO laptops different more suitable /parts the computer The learner to discuss with others as the teacher helps them through.

;(e) What makes XO laptops different:  More suitable/parts the computer: The learner to discuss with others as the teacher helps them through.

:f) Keyboarding What you see on computer.Learners to say what they can identify,the different buttons and functions to be identified by the child.The TURTLE TYPE ACTIVITY on the XO can be introduced at this level to help hasted the keyboarding.NB- kkeyboarding may take a little longer but child will master the buttons as he/she goes through the activities contained in this curriculum.  

;(f) Keyboarding: What you see on computer.Learners to say what they can identify,the different buttons and functions to be identified by the child.The TURTLE TYPE ACTIVITY on the XO can be introduced at this level to help hasted the keyboarding. '''Note:''' keyboarding may take a little longer but child will master the buttons as he/she goes through the activities contained in this curriculum.

===2-Myself and others===

===2-Myself and others===

:a) How do you know about yourself? This is self-awareness of the child. Each learner is given time to type their names on XO using the Write activity. They can do this in turns if they are sharing a laptop. One child types as others watch. Through their interaction, they can learn from each especially if they of different ability. This helps the children to appreciate themselves and at the same time learn and appreciate each other as they learn keyboard. The teacher to show learner how to use Record activity.Learners can then be helped to take photographs of their faces using the record activity.This is very exciting for the children and youths. The teacher should help the learners to appreciate themselves especially those who feel very low about themselves or the way they look.The class should be given time to discuss about themselves.

;(a) How do you know about yourself?: This is self-awareness of the child. Each learner is given time to type their names on XO using the Write activity. They can do this in turns if they are sharing a laptop. One child types as others watch. Through their interaction, they can learn from each especially if they of different ability. This helps the children to appreciate themselves and at the same time learn and appreciate each other as they learn keyboard. The teacher to show learner how to use Record activity.Learners can then be helped to take photographs of their faces using the record activity.This is very exciting for the children and youths. The teacher should help the learners to appreciate themselves especially those who feel very low about themselves or the way they look.The class should be given time to discuss about themselves.

:b) What makes you different from another? Using Write activity,the learners should identify and write the differences they know.The child is helped and allowed to use Paint Activity on the XO to draw parts of the body that really look different from their neighbours.Gender differences should be singled out.The child choose who they think are different to use as an example.This helps the child appreciate others.During discussions in an open forum or plenary sessions,all children should be helped to love one another despite the differences in tribe,colour,race,clan,social class,level in class etc.Train the child on Chat Activity.The children should be helped to send messages to one another using Chat activity how they differ from each other.What they like and don’t like about others can be written down for discussion.

;(b) What makes you different from another?:Using Write activity,the learners should identify and write the differences they know.The child is helped and allowed to use Paint Activity on the XO to draw parts of the body that really look different from their neighbours.Gender differences should be singled out.The child choose who they think are different to use as an example.This helps the child appreciate others.During discussions in an open forum or plenary sessions,all children should be helped to love one another despite the differences in tribe,colour,race,clan,social class,level in class etc.Train the child on Chat Activity.The children should be helped to send messages to one another using Chat activity how they differ from each other.What they like and don’t like about others can be written down for discussion.

:c) How do you know your body changes? The teacher asks the class write this question on their laptops using Write activity on the XO.They should use chat activity to discuss on the following:,Mention of body changes and how can one cope up with body changes?

;(c) How do you know your body changes?: The teacher asks the class write this question on their laptops using Write activity on the XO.They should use chat activity to discuss on the following:,Mention of body changes and how can one cope up with body changes?

Assessment /Quiz /Role-play.The teacher to evaluate what the child can do alone with the laptop on topics covered and also with others in role play.  

;Assessment/Quiz/Role-play:The teacher to evaluate what the child can do alone with the laptop on topics covered and also with others in role play.  

===3-Facts about HIV/AIDS===

===3-Facts about HIV/AIDS===

:a) Stages of HIV/AIDS – Leaners use Chat activity to discuss the stages-The teacher to give guideline as learners draw on Paint Activity the patient looks like.Wikipedia is a good source of information.The child is asked to explore on Wikipedia and internet to get information.This way the child can be helped to access internet.Skype calls and chatting with other pupils or students and teachers abroad will motivate the class very well.The discussions can also include

;(a) Stages of HIV/AIDS: Leaners use Chat activity to discuss the stages-The teacher to give guideline as learners draw on Paint Activity the patient looks like.Wikipedia is a good source of information.The child is asked to explore on Wikipedia and internet to get information.This way the child can be helped to access internet.Skype calls and chatting with other pupils or students and teachers abroad will motivate the class very well.The discussions can also include

:b) Signs and symptoms of HIV/AIDS-Learners to write on write activity,discuss on Chat activity find information on internet and Wikipedia on signs and symptoms.This to master more the keyboard and internet.

;(b) Signs and symptoms of HIV/AIDS: Learners to write on write activity,discuss on Chat activity find information on internet and Wikipedia on signs and symptoms.This to master more the keyboard and internet.

:c) HIV Test.Find out what the child knows about the test,its purposes by asking them to write on XO,discuss with each other on Chat activity.Role playing on people being tested and explanation on the importance of tests is important.Children should visit Voluntary Counseling and Testing centres to learn how the tests are done and record as audio files video files on the XO

;(c) HIV Test: Find out what the child knows about the test,its purposes by asking them to write on XO,discuss with each other on Chat activity.Role playing on people being tested and explanation on the importance of tests is important.Children should visit Voluntary Counseling and Testing centres to learn how the tests are done and record as audio files video files on the XO

-Assessment /Quiz /Songs/Poem Using Record Activity:The child joins others to record songs, poems and write a quiz on signs,symptoms,stages and the HIV test.

:Assessment/Quiz/Songs/Poem: Using Record Activity:The child joins others to record songs, poems and write a quiz on signs,symptoms,stages and the HIV test.

===4-Transmission of HIV/AIDS.===

===4-Transmission of HIV/AIDS.===

The teacher helps the to go to Wikipedia on the XO and find information on the following.

The teacher helps the to go to Wikipedia on the XO and find information on the following.

* ways of HIV Transmission and

* ways of HIV Transmission and

* Ways of which HIV /AIDS is not transmitted.The class is guided to chat and send messages to each other using Chat Activity on XO laptop.They should use Write Activity to write all the points they gathe from the Centres and the community.This should be saved for discussion.

* Ways of which HIV/AIDS is not transmitted.The class is guided to chat and send messages to each other using Chat Activity on XO laptop.They should use Write Activity to write all the points they gathe from the Centres and the community.This should be saved for discussion.

* Assessment/Quiz

* Assessment/Quiz

The learner should use Chat Activity to discuss with others,record songs,poems presentations stories using Record Activity on the following topics:

The learner should use Chat Activity to discuss with others,record songs,poems presentations stories using Record Activity on the following topics:

* Responsible behavior-Related to HIV/AIDS

* Responsible behavior-Related to HIV/AIDS

* Irresponsible behavior –leading to HIV/AIDS Transmission

* Irresponsible behavior –leading to HIV/AIDS Transmission

* Difference between Responsible and Irresponsible behavior.

* Difference between Responsible and Irresponsible behavior.

Conversations and plays from the Internet and Skype calls with institutions abroad on behavior is important.

Conversations and plays from the Internet and Skype calls with institutions abroad on behavior is important.

===6-Results of HIV/AIDS on the Nation===

===6-Results of HIV/AIDS on the Nation===

The children narrate their stories on the effects of the departure of their loved ones or there friends or neighbours due to HIV/AIDS in school,community and in the family under the following topics:

The children narrate their stories on the effects of the departure of their loved ones or there friends or neighbours due to HIV/AIDS in school,community and in the family under the following topics:

* Economic

* Economic

* Agriculture

* Agriculture

* Population, tourism and Commerce

* Population, tourism and Commerce

The following activities on the XO are used by the children in groups:Chat Activity for discussion,Write activity to write new information,Wikipedia for reference.Record Activity to interact with the community and resource persons that are selected by teachers.This can be done through community outreach.The learners go out record video, take photographs of effects of HIV/AIDS on home and the surrounding.The child can draw diagrams showing the effects using Paint Activity.

The following activities on the XO are used by the children in groups:

* Chat Activity for discussion

* Write activity to write new information,Wikipedia for reference

* Record Activity to interact with the community and resource persons that are selected by teachers. This can be done through community outreach.The learners go out record video, take photographs of effects of HIV/AIDS on home and the surrounding.

* The child can draw diagrams showing the effects using Paint Activity.

* Assessment/Quiz

* Assessment/Quiz

===7-Beliefs and practices that affect the spread of AIDS===

===7-Beliefs and practices that affect the spread of AIDS===

The learners are guided to write the beliefs using Write Activity on XO,discuss on Chat activity and go out in community to record discussions on Record Activity.Video and audio files are saved on XO for discussion.The child can be given opportunity tyo choose the activity to use.The teacher to help the learners to develop questionnaires to be used for interview in the villages and the chosen centres.This should cover the following;

The learners are guided to write the beliefs using Write Activity on XO,discuss on Chat activity and go out in community to record discussions on Record Activity.Video and audio files are saved on XO for discussion.The child can be given opportunity tyo choose the activity to use.The teacher to help the learners to develop questionnaires to be used for interview in the villages and the chosen centres.This should cover the following;

* Believes and practices to reduce HIV/AIDS Spread

* Believes and practices to reduce HIV/AIDS Spread

* Believes and practices to promote HIV/AIDS spread

* Believes and practices to promote HIV/AIDS spread

===8-Care and support for people infected by HIV/AIDS===

===8-Care and support for people infected by HIV/AIDS===

This section requires a lot of participation of the learners through discussions and presentations.The chidren in class choose their friends to form groups and engage in formulation of songs,poems which are then recorded using record activity on the XO.Learners can also narrate stories about their experiences with people living with HIV/AIDS in their homes and neighbours.This can be written down on Write Activity and be presented in Plenary.This build the child’s personality and leadership skills.They can find more information on Wikipedia and internet connected through Browse Activity.The learners should cover the following areas.

This section requires a lot of participation of the learners through discussions and presentations.The chidren in class choose their friends to form groups and engage in formulation of songs,poems which are then recorded using record activity on the XO.Learners can also narrate stories about their experiences with people living with HIV/AIDS in their homes and neighbours.This can be written down on Write Activity and be presented in Plenary.This build the child’s personality and leadership skills.They can find more information on Wikipedia and internet connected through Browse Activity.The learners should cover the following areas.

 

* How to care and support people living positively

* How to care and support people living positively

* How to stay with the affected /infected persons with HIV/AIDS  

* How to stay with the affected/infected persons with HIV/AIDS  

* Assessment /Quiz/Debate

* Assessment/Quiz/Debate

===9-HIV/AIDS treatment/management===

===9-HIV/AIDS treatment/management===

* ARV/ART to HIV positives

* ARV/ART to HIV positives

* Meaning of CD4 count

* Meaning of CD4 count

* How to remove /reduce stigma and stress

* How to remove/reduce stigma and stress

* Good Nutrition

* Good nutrition

* Assessment/Quiz

* Assessment/Quiz