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'''How is a computer different from a fridge'''

'''How is a computer different from a fridge'''

=Objectives=

===Objectives===

#A computer can do many things; unlike many other electronic appliances

#Appreciating that a computer can do many things; unlike many other electronic appliances

#A computer can connect to other computers

#Understanding the difference between hardware and software

#Understanding that a computer works with data and can connect to other computers

=What prior skills are assumed=

===What prior skills are assumed===

#Academic levels as per class level; no specific ICT skills  

#Academic levels as per class level; no specific ICT skills  

=Resources needed =

===Resources needed ===

'''Hardware, software, Files'''

'''Hardware, software, Files'''

#Computer installed with Ubuntu Operating System

#Computer installed with Ubuntu Operating System

#Images to show of the computer

#Images to show of the computer

#[[ICT_teacher_handbook/Basic_digital_literacy|Basic digital literacy Handout]]

#[[ICT_teacher_handbook/Basic_digital_literacy|Basic digital literacy Handout]]

#[[Learn Freemind|Freemind Handout]].

#[[Learn Freeplane|Freeplane Handout]].

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=Digital skills=

===Digital skills===

#Interacting with the ICT environment

#Interacting with the ICT environment

#Understanding the difference between operating system and application software

#Understanding the difference between operating system and application software

=Description of activity with detailed steps=

===Description of activity with detailed steps===

==Teacher-led component==

====Teacher-led component====

#Students in small groups can make a of list all the items a fridge does and a list of all the things they think a computer can do.   

#Students in small groups can make a of list all the items a fridge does and a list of all the things they think a computer can do.   

#In a group activity the teacher will compile all the group comments in a digital mind map using a concept mapping tool and encourage students to classify the various things the computer will do.  

#In a group activity your teacher will compile all the group comments in a digital mind map using a concept mapping tool and encourage students to classify the various things the computer will do.  

#The teacher will discuss why an operating system needed is and how it works with different applications to ensure that data is communicated

#The teacher will discuss why an operating system needed is and how it works with different applications to ensure that data is communicated

#With the help of a schematic the teacher will discuss the parts of a computer

#With the help of a schematic the teacher will discuss the parts of a computer

#In small groups the students can switch on a computer and identify the parts they know

#In small groups the students can switch on a computer and identify the parts they know

==Student activities==

====Student activities====

#With your friends, compare a mobile phone and the computer and list the things each does  

#With your friends, compare a mobile phone and the computer and list the things each does  

#Discuss with your friends is there any difference

#Discuss with your friends if there is any difference

#For any one mobile application, draw a flowchart/ concept map to document all the steps in using the application.  Click here for an example.   

#For any one mobile application, draw a flowchart/ concept map to document all the steps in using the application.  Click here for an example.   

#Give variations for activities.   

#Give variations for activities.