Lesson Plan

• Identify and describe the eight stages of the systems life cycle.
• Explain the advantages and disadvantages of at least three input formats for data capture.
• Design a simple data capture form that includes appropriate field types and validation.
• Evaluate which input format best suits a given real‑world scenario.

• Projector and screen
• Computer with internet access
• Sample paper questionnaires
• Online form demo (e.g., Google Forms)
• Barcode/QR code samples and handheld scanner
• OCR software demo (e.g., Adobe Acrobat)
• Voice‑recognition demo device (smartphone)
• Worksheet for group activity

Data is captured everywhere – from paper surveys to smartphone voice notes – and the way we collect it shapes system success. Review the stages of the systems life cycle you learned last week, then explore how choosing the right input format can improve accuracy and efficiency. By the end of the lesson you will be able to select and justify an appropriate format for a given task.

1. Do‑now (5’) – Quick quiz on the eight SLDC stages (paper).
2. Mini‑lecture (10’) – Overview of common input formats and their key pros/cons.
3. Demonstration (10’) – Live demo of an online form with validation and a barcode scanner reading ISBNs.
4. Group activity (15’) – In teams design a data capture form for a school library system, choose an input format, and justify the choice.
5. Whole‑class share (10’) – Groups present their designs; teacher highlights good form elements and validation.
6. Review questions (5’) – Students answer two of the provided review questions individually.
7. Exit ticket (5’) – Write one advantage and one drawback of the format your group selected.

We revisited the systems life cycle and saw how input format decisions impact data quality and project cost. The exit ticket confirms understanding, and for homework each student will create a simple HTML registration form that includes at least two validation rules.