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

===Check your readiness===

This is the first activity; so no previous knowledge is assumed.

This is the first activity; so no previous knowledge is assumed.

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

===What prior skills are assumed===

#Working computer lab

 

===What resources do you need===

#Working computer lab with [[Explore_a_computer|projector]]

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

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

#Images to show of the [[Explore_a_computer|computer]]

#Images to show of the [[Explore_a_computer|computer]]

#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]]

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

===What digital skills will you learn===

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

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

#Operating a computer [[Explore_a_computer|safely]]

#Operating a computer [[Explore_a_computer|safely]]

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

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

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

===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 [[Learn_Freeplane|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 [[Learn_Freeplane|concept mapping]] tool, called [[Learn Freeplane|Freeplane.]] 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, for processing your inputs and providing outputs.

#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 image, the teacher will discuss the parts of a [[Explore_a_computer|computer]].   

#With the help of a image, the teacher will discuss the parts of a [[Explore_a_computer|computer]].   

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File:Operating system placement.svg|'''What does an operating system do'''

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File:Personal computer, exploded.svg|'''What does a personal computer contain'''

| style="width: 35%;" |[[File:Personal computer, exploded.svg|300px|What does a personal computer contain]]

File:Acer E360 Socket 939 motherboard by Foxconn.svg|'''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]]

 

====[[wikipedia:Computer_hardware|Do you know the parts of a personal computer]]====

[[wikipedia:Computer_hardware|Do you know the parts of a personal computer]]. (parts numbered in the image above)

#Monitor

#[[wikipedia:Computer_monitor|Monitor]]

#[[wikipedia:Motherboard|Motherboard]]

#[[wikipedia:Motherboard|Motherboard]]

#Central Processing Unit

#[[wikipedia:Central_processing_unit|Central Processing Unit]]

#Main Memory - Random Access Memory

#[[wikipedia:Computer_memory|Main Memory]] - [[wikipedia:Random-access_memory|Random Access Memory]]

#Expansion cards

#[[wikipedia:Expansion_card|Expansion cards]]

#Power Supply Unit

#[[wikipedia:Power_supply_unit_(computer)|Power Supply Unit]]

#Optical Disk Drive

#[[wikipedia:Optical_disc_drive|Optical Disk Drive]]

#Hard Disk Drive (HDD)

#[[wikipedia:Hard_disk_drive|Hard Disk Drive]] (HDD)

#Mouse  

#[[wikipedia:Computer_mouse|Mouse]]

#Keyboard

#[[wikipedia:Computer_keyboard|Keyboard]]

====Student activities====

====Student activities====

#In small groups, with teacher guidance, you can switch on a [[Explore_a_computer|computer]] and identify the parts you are familiar with

#In small groups, with teacher guidance, you can switch on a [[Explore_a_computer|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.

#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 [[wikipedia:Mobile_phone|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 [[Learn_LibreOffice_Writer|LibreOffice Draw]], and [[Learn_Screenshot#Functionalities|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 [[Learn_LibreOffice_Writer|LibreOffice Draw]], and [[Learn_Screenshot#Functionalities|converted into an image format]]. You can develop a similar flowchart.  

#In groups, you can draw concept map (or flow chart) for the following things (your teacher will discuss with you additional activities):

#In groups, you can draw flow charts for the following things (your teacher may discuss additional activities with you):

##Connecting  a TV to  a cable network   

##Connecting  a TV to  a cable network   

##Using phones to book cooking gas   

##Using phones to book cooking gas   

==={{font color|purple|Portfolio}}===

==={{font color|purple|Portfolio}}===

We saw earlier that you will keep adding to your digital outputs during this course.

We saw earlier that you will keep adding to your digital outputs during this course. You will begin your portfolio collection with the digitized mind maps/ charts.   

#You will begin your portfolio collection with the digitized mind maps/ charts.   

#Login to the computer (using your personal login, if created or a team login).  

#Login to the computer (using your personal login, if created or a team login).  

#Create a folder with your name in the home folder, and start saving your files.

#Create a folder with your name in the home folder, and start saving your files.