Digital Entrepreneurship - SSS 2 Plan

LESSON PLAN: DIGITAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP

Subject	Digital Technologies
Class	SSS 2
Term	Third Term
Week	9
Topic	Digital Entrepreneurship
Duration	80 Minutes (Double Period)
Date	________________

Learning Objectives

By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:

1. Explain the meaning of digital entrepreneurship.
2. Identify examples of e-commerce platforms and online marketplaces.
3. Explain freelancing and identify examples of digital services.
4. List online business and income-generating opportunities.
5. State factors to consider before starting an online business.
6. Describe responsible practices for operating an online business.

Previous Knowledge

Students have basic knowledge of computers, internet services, websites and online communication. They have also learnt about cyber laws, digital rights and responsible internet use.

Instructional Materials

• Computer or smartphone, where available.
• Whiteboard and markers.
• Charts or slides showing examples of digital businesses.
• Sample online store and marketplace screenshots.
• Examples of digital services such as graphic design, web development and online tutoring.

Teaching Methods

Explanation, discussion, questioning and answering, demonstration, brainstorming and group project activity.

Presentation

Stage / Time	Teacher's Activities	Students' Activities
1. Introduction 8 minutes	Reviews previous lessons on digital technologies and online safety. Asks students to identify businesses that advertise or sell products online. Introduces digital entrepreneurship.	Mention examples of online businesses and describe how people use digital platforms to communicate with customers.
2. Meaning of Digital Entrepreneurship 12 minutes	Defines digital entrepreneurship and explains its characteristics. Discusses examples such as online product sales, educational content creation and web development.	Define digital entrepreneurship, identify examples and explain how digital tools help businesses reach customers.
3. E-Commerce and Online Marketplaces 14 minutes	Explains e-commerce and online marketplaces. Compares an online store with a marketplace and discusses their benefits and challenges, using examples such as Jumia and Amazon.	Explain e-commerce, identify examples of marketplaces and state differences between an online store and an online marketplace.
4. Freelancing and Digital Services 12 minutes	Explains freelancing and discusses digital services such as graphic design, writing, video editing, web development, data entry and online tutoring.	List digital services and identify skills required to provide them. Suggest services that could solve everyday problems.
5. Online Opportunities and Responsible Practices 14 minutes	Discusses online business opportunities, factors to consider before starting a business, and responsible practices such as honest advertising, copyright compliance and customer data protection.	Identify online opportunities, suggest factors to consider when planning a business and explain how to operate responsibly and safely.
6. Class Activity 12 minutes	Organises students into groups to plan a simple digital business. Guides them to choose a business name, target customers, products or services, digital tools and responsible practices.	Work in groups to prepare a simple digital business idea and present its products or services, intended customers and proposed promotion method.
7. Conclusion and Evaluation 8 minutes	Summarises the lesson, asks evaluation questions, corrects misconceptions and gives the assignment.	Answer questions, state key points and write down the assignment.

Total Duration: 80 Minutes

Evaluation

1. Define digital entrepreneurship.
2. What is e-commerce?
3. Explain the meaning of an online marketplace.
4. State three differences between an online store and an online marketplace.
5. What is freelancing? Give four examples of digital services.
6. Mention four online business opportunities.
7. State five responsible practices for digital entrepreneurs.

Assignment

Plan a simple digital business you would like to start in the future. Write the following in your notebook:

1. The name and type of the business.
2. A short description of its products or services.
3. The target customers.
4. Three digital tools you would use.
5. How you would promote the business online.
6. Four possible challenges and how you would address them.
7. Five responsible practices you would follow to protect customers and build trust.

References

• SSS 2 Digital Technologies Scheme of Work, Third Term, Week 9.
• Digital entrepreneurship and e-commerce learning materials.
• Educational resources on freelancing, digital services and online business safety.