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<big><u>{{font color|brown|'''How is a computer different from a fridge'''}}</u></big>

<big><u>{{font color|brown|'''How is a computer different from a fridge'''}}</u></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.}}

{{font color|brown|In this activity, you will develop an appreciation of what the computer is and what makes the computer work.}}

==={{font color|purple|Check your readiness}}===

==={{font color|purple|Check your readiness}}===

==={{font color|purple|What resources do you need}}===

==={{font color|purple|What resources do you need}}===

#Working computer lab

#Working computer lab

#Computer installed with [[Learn Ubuntu|Ubuntu Operating System]]

#Computers installed with [[Learn Ubuntu|Ubuntu Operating System]]

#Projection Equipment

#[[Explore_a_computer|Projector]]

#Images to show of the computer

#Images to show of the computer

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

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

==={{font color|purple|What digital skills will you learn}}===

==={{font color|purple|What digital skills will you learn}}===

#Getting familiar with an ICT environment and different kinds of ICT devices

#Getting familiar with an [[Explore_a_computer|ICT environment]] and different kinds of ICT devices

#Operating a computer safely

#Operating a computer [[Explore_a_computer|safely]]

#Understanding the difference between operating system software and application software

#Understanding the [[Learn_Ubuntu#Overview_of_Features|difference between operating system software and application software]]

==={{font color|purple|Description of activity with detailed steps}}===

==={{font color|purple|Description of activity with detailed steps}}===

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

====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.   

#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.  

#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

#The teacher will discuss why an operating system needed is and how it works with different applications, for processing your inputs and providing outputs.

#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.