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− | '''The machine is using us''' | + | |
| + | {{font color|brown|'''<big>The machine is using us'''</big>}}<br> |
| + | {{font color|brown|In this activity, you will learn about different computing technologies developed and also about a person named Alan Turing who developed a theory of how computers can be built and made to work}} |
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− | ===Objectives===
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− | #Developing an understanding of the role the Internet is playing in the society
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− | #Understanding of the internet and the web
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− | #Using the browser and accessing different web sites
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− | ===What prior skills are assumed=== | + | ==={{font color|purple|Check your readiness}}=== |
− | #Skills of creating using multiple applications | + | #You must be familiar with different ICT terms |
− | #Familiarity with creating with different applications | + | #You must be able to work with different applications - text editor, text processor, mind mapping tool, independently |
− | #Familiarity with the ICT environment | + | #You must be able to access, open, create and save files in your folder |
− | ===Resources needed=== | + | ==={{font color|purple|Wha resources do you need}}=== |
| #Computer lab with projection | | #Computer lab with projection |
| #Access to Internet | | #Access to Internet |
| #Pictures and videos | | #Pictures and videos |
| #Handout for [[Learn Firefox|Firefox]] | | #Handout for [[Learn Firefox|Firefox]] |
| + | #Handout for [[Learn_LibreOffice_Writer|LibreOffice Writer]] |
| + | #Handout for [[Learn_Freeplane|Freeplane]] |
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− | | + | ==={{font color|purple|What digital skills do you need}}=== |
− | ===Digital skills=== | |
| #Understanding of the physical infrastructure needed to connect to the internet | | #Understanding of the physical infrastructure needed to connect to the internet |
| #An understanding of what is the internet | | #An understanding of what is the internet |
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| #Using the search engine | | #Using the search engine |
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− | ===Description of activity with detailed steps=== | + | ==={{font color|purple|Description of activity with detailed steps}}=== |
| ====Teacher led activity==== | | ====Teacher led activity==== |
| + | #Your teacher will read with you the following section of the textbook on [[ICT_student_textbook/Science_Technology_and_Society#What_is_the_internet|What is the internet]]. Discuss with your friends the different places you see where you think the internet is used. Make a list of things to do that you think needs the internet. |
| + | #Watch the video and browse. |
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| ====Student activities==== | | ====Student activities==== |
| #Your teacher demonstrated different kinds of websites above. In groups, look for websites in the different categories. In each group search and make a list of 3-5 websites. Enter these addresses in a text document and add to your folder. | | #Your teacher demonstrated different kinds of websites above. In groups, look for websites in the different categories. In each group search and make a list of 3-5 websites. Enter these addresses in a text document and add to your folder. |
− | #Make an infographic of the internet and what it means for you. | + | #Make a digital infographic of the internet and what it means for you. (Your teacher may also suggest to draw an infographic and digitize it) |
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− | ===Portfolio=== | + | ==={{font color|purple|Portfolio}}=== |
| #You should have a text document with a list of websites that you would have accessed | | #You should have a text document with a list of websites that you would have accessed |
− | #Your infographic digitized. | + | #Internet infographic - either hand drawn and digitized or created using a digital tool |