Data Flow Diagram Lesson 2
Data Flow Diagram Lesson 2
5, Time: 70 mins
2020
Subject: Information Technology No. of students: 22 Type of lesson: Theory
Topic: Application and Implication- Information Management
Sub-Topic: Data flow diagrams ( level- 1)
Prior Knowledge:
Students are already familiar with the concept of Information Management and should be
able to identify and describe the four symbols of the Data Flow Diagram.
General Objective(s):
Students should:
Understand the differences between a context and a level one DFD diagram.
Understand how to develop a level one diagram form a context level diagram
Specific Objectives:
Students should be able to:
Recall the difference between context level diagram and first level detailed DFD
Correctly draw a context level diagram without the use of their notes
Expand context level diagram to level one DFD
Instructional Strategies:
Whiteboard - to demonstrate, solve problems, record students’ responses and write main
points.
Textbook - to provide support information.
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Lesson Content:
Software to construct DFDs: https://www.nchsoftware.com
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ztZsEI6C-mI
Data flow Diagram is used as a map that traces the possible paths of data traveling from
entities to process.
Process
Data stores
Data flow
The following steps are suggested to aid the construction of Level 1 DFD:
4. Add data-flows flowing between processes and data stores within the
system. Each data store must have at least one input data-flow and one
output data-flow (otherwise data may be stored, and never used, or a
store of data must have come from nowhere). Ensure every data store has
input and output data-flows to system processes. Most processes are
normally associated with at least one data store.
5. Check diagram. Each process should have an input and an output. Each
data store should have an input and an output. Check the system details
so see if any process appears to be happening for no reason (i.e.,
some “trigger” data-flow is missing, that would make the process happen).
Introduction/Engage: 15 mins
Explore 7 Mins
Question:
Explain 13 Mins
Students will be called on randomly to present their context level
diagram.
Elaborate 15 Mins
Students will then be asked to carefully watch the video they were given
the last class.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ztZsEI6C-mI
They will be told to make notes of the transition from a context diagram
to a level 1 DFD diagram.
Evaluation: 15 mins
Reflective Evaluation:
J.O.Jones