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| | '''<big>How is a computer different from a fridge</big>''' | | '''<big>How is a computer different from a fridge</big>''' |
| | + | {{font color|brown|In this activity, you will develop an appreciation of what the computer is, why is it so and what makes the computer work.}} |
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| − | ===What prior skills are assumed=== | + | ===Check your readiness=== |
| − | #Academic levels as per class level; no specific ICT skills required
| + | This is the first activity; so no previous knowledge is assumed. |
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| − | ===Resources needed === | + | ===What resources do you need=== |
| | #Working computer lab | | #Working computer lab |
| | #Computer installed with [[Learn Ubuntu|Ubuntu Operating System]] | | #Computer installed with [[Learn Ubuntu|Ubuntu Operating System]] |
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| | #Handout for [[ICT_teacher_handbook/Basic_digital_literacy|Basic digital literacy]] | | #Handout for [[ICT_teacher_handbook/Basic_digital_literacy|Basic digital literacy]] |
| | #Handout for [[Learn Freeplane|Freeplane]] | | #Handout for [[Learn Freeplane|Freeplane]] |
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| | + | ===Digital skills=== |
| | + | #Getting familiar with an ICT environment and different kinds of ICT devices |
| | + | #Operating a computer safely |
| | + | #Understanding the difference between operating system software and application software |
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| | + | ===Description of activity with detailed steps=== |
| | + | ====Teacher-led component==== |
| | + | #Your teacher may ask you, in small groups, to make a of list all the items a fridge does and a list of all the things you think a computer can do. |
| | + | #In a group activity your teacher will compile all the group comments in a digital mind map using a concept mapping tool. She will encourage you 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 between different parts of the computer |
| | + | #With the help of a schematic the teacher will discuss the parts of a computer. |
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| | | style="width: 40%;" |[[File:Acer E360 Socket 939 motherboard by Foxconn.svg|400px|Motherboard, where all the digital circuits are wired]] | | | style="width: 40%;" |[[File:Acer E360 Socket 939 motherboard by Foxconn.svg|400px|Motherboard, where all the digital circuits are wired]] |
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| | ====[[wikipedia:Computer_hardware|Do you know the parts of a personal computer]]==== | | ====[[wikipedia:Computer_hardware|Do you know the parts of a personal computer]]==== |
| | #Monitor | | #Monitor |
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| | #Keyboard | | #Keyboard |
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| − | ===Digital skills=== | + | ====Student activities==== |
| − | #Getting familiar with an ICT environment and different kinds of ICT devices
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| − | #Operating a computer safely
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| − | #Understanding the difference between operating system software and application software
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| − | #Your teacher may ask you, in small groups, to make a of list all the items a fridge does and a list of all the things you think a computer can do.
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| − | #In a group activity your teacher will compile all the group comments in a digital mind map using a concept mapping tool. She will encourage you to classify the various things the computer will do.
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| − | #The teacher will discuss why an operating system needed is and how it works with different applications to ensure that data is communicated between different parts of the computer
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| − | #With the help of a schematic the teacher will discuss the parts of a computer
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| | #In small groups, with teacher guidance, you can switch on a computer and identify the parts you are familiar with | | #In small groups, with teacher guidance, you can switch on a computer and identify the parts you are familiar with |
| | #The teacher will help you create a folder on your computer, for saving your work done in the class. | | #The teacher will help you create a folder on your computer, for saving your work done in the class. |
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| | #With your friends, compare a mobile phone and the computer and list the things each does. Discuss with your friends if there is any difference. | | #With your friends, compare a mobile phone and the computer and list the things each does. Discuss with your friends if there is any difference. |
| | #[[File:flowchart for discussion.png|300px|right|A sample flowchart]]Develop a flowchart for any activity you have done, or seen someone do. It is better if this is an ICT activity - it can be using the phone, using the computer, playing a video on the TV, etc. See on the side for an example of a flowchart. What you see here is a flowchart for downloading an app on the phone. This has been developed using an application software called LibreOffice Draw, and converted into an image format. You can develop a similar flowchart. | | #[[File:flowchart for discussion.png|300px|right|A sample flowchart]]Develop a flowchart for any activity you have done, or seen someone do. It is better if this is an ICT activity - it can be using the phone, using the computer, playing a video on the TV, etc. See on the side for an example of a flowchart. What you see here is a flowchart for downloading an app on the phone. This has been developed using an application software called LibreOffice Draw, and converted into an image format. You can develop a similar flowchart. |