Lesson Plan

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Lesson Plan
Grade: Date: 25/02/2026
Subject: Information Communication Technology ICT
Lesson Topic: Know and understand the hardware, software and network connection required to set up each type of electronic conference
Learning Objective/s:
  • Describe the hardware components required for each type of electronic conference.
  • Explain the software platforms and network connections needed for audio, video, web, webinar, and virtual‑classroom sessions.
  • Identify how latency, jitter, packet loss and bandwidth affect conference quality.
  • Apply a practical checklist to set up and test an electronic conference environment.
  • Compare the advantages and risks of using electronic conferences in business, education, public and healthcare contexts.
Materials Needed:
  • Projector or interactive whiteboard
  • Computers/tablets for each learner
  • Webcams and headsets/microphones
  • Speakers or headphones
  • Network speed‑test tool (e.g., Ookla)
  • QoS configuration guide handout
  • Firewall‑port checklist sheet
  • Sample accounts for a video‑conference platform (Zoom/Teams)
 Introduction:
Begin with a quick poll: “Which type of online meeting have you attended this week?” Use responses to link prior experience to today’s focus. Remind students of earlier lessons on basic networking concepts. State that by the end of the lesson they will be able to select and set up the correct hardware, software and network for any electronic conference.
Lesson Structure:
  1. Do‑Now (5'): Students match conference types to common uses on a sticky‑note board.
  2. Mini‑lecture (10'): Overview of required hardware, software and network specs for each conference type.
  3. Group activity (15'): In teams, students use component cards to build a correct set‑up for a given scenario and justify their choices.
  4. Live demonstration (10'): Teacher sets up a Zoom video call, runs a speed test, and shows QoS settings.
  5. Network effects discussion (10'): Examine short video clips illustrating latency, jitter and packet loss; students note impacts.
  6. Checklist practice (10'): Each pair completes the practical set‑up checklist on a tablet.
  7. Exit ticket (5'): Write one key consideration when choosing a conference type for a specific context.
Conclusion:
Recap the main hardware, software and network requirements for the five conference types and highlight how network quality influences the experience. Collect exit tickets to gauge understanding and assign homework: students must research a real‑world webinar platform and prepare a one‑page brief on its bandwidth and security needs.