Lesson Plan

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Lesson Plan
Grade: Date: 25/02/2026
Subject: Information Communication Technology ICT
Lesson Topic: Know and understand characteristics, uses, advantages and disadvantages of Near Field Communication (NFC) including payment using a smartphone
Learning Objective/s:
  • Describe the key characteristics and operating modes of NFC technology.
  • Explain common everyday uses and both advantages and limitations of NFC.
  • Outline the step‑by‑step process of a smartphone‑based NFC payment.
  • Identify at least two security mechanisms that protect NFC transactions.
  • Compare NFC with other contactless technologies such as BLE and RFID.
Materials Needed:
  • Projector and screen
  • Whiteboard and markers
  • NFC‑enabled smartphone (or demo device)
  • Dummy NFC terminal or NFC tag for tap‑to‑pay demo
  • Printed handouts (summary checklist, case study)
  • Venn‑diagram worksheet for comparative activity
  • Internet access for quick video demo (optional)
 Introduction:

Begin with a quick poll: “Which of you have used Apple Pay, Google Pay or a contactless card today?” Connect this to prior knowledge of Bluetooth and RFID, highlighting that NFC makes the transaction instant. State that by the end of the lesson students will be able to describe how NFC works, its benefits and risks, and demonstrate a secure tap‑to‑pay process.
Lesson Structure:
  1. Do‑now (5'): Students list devices they use for contactless payments on a sticky note.
  2. Mini‑lecture (10'): Overview of NFC characteristics, modes, frequency, range and data rates with slide visuals.
  3. Demonstration (10'): Teacher shows a tap‑to‑pay transaction using the dummy NFC terminal; students observe each step.
  4. Comparative activity (8'): In pairs, learners complete a Venn diagram comparing NFC, BLE, and RFID.
  5. Case‑study analysis (10'): Small groups evaluate a city’s NFC transport ticketing system and present impacts.
  6. Security role‑play (7'): Role‑play a breach scenario; groups identify how tokenisation and short range mitigate risk.
  7. Summary checklist & quick quiz (5'): Oral recap of key points; exit ticket asks “One advantage and one limitation of NFC”.
Conclusion:

Recap the main characteristics, uses, and security features of NFC, confirming the learning objectives have been met. Collect exit tickets and remind students to complete a short homework: research a new NFC application (e.g., smart posters) and write a 150‑word summary for the next class.