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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.}} | ||
| − | === | + | ===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. | ||
| − | === | + | ===What prior skills are assumed=== |
| − | #Working computer lab | + | This is your first activity in the textbook. Enjoy the new subject!! |
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| + | ===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]] | ||
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#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]] | ||
| − | === | + | ===What digital skills will you learn=== |
| − | #Getting familiar with | + | #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| | + | #Understanding the difference between [[Learn_Ubuntu#Overview_of_Features|operating system software]] and application software |
| − | === | + | ===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]]. | ||
| − | + | <gallery mode=packed heights=350px style="text-align:left"> | |
| − | + | File:Operating system placement.svg|'''What does an operating system do''' | |
| − | + | File:Personal computer, exploded.svg|'''What does a personal computer contain''' | |
| − | + | File:Acer E360 Socket 939 motherboard by Foxconn.svg|'''Motherboard, where all the digital circuits are wired''' | |
| − | + | </gallery> | |
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| − | + | [[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 | + | #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 | ||
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==={{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. |
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#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. | ||
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| + | [[Category:Level 1]] | ||
| + | [[Category:What is the nature of ICT]] | ||
Revision as of 10:07, 20 March 2017
How is a computer different from a fridge
In this activity, you will develop an appreciation of what the computer is and what makes the computer work.
Check your readiness
This is the first activity; so no previous knowledge is assumed.
What prior skills are assumed
This is your first activity in the textbook. Enjoy the new subject!!
What resources do you need
- Working computer lab with projector
- Computers installed with Ubuntu Operating System
- Images to show of the computer
- Handout for Basic digital literacy
- Handout for Freeplane
What digital skills will you learn
- Getting familiar with the ICT environment and different kinds of ICT devices
- Operating a computer safely
- Understanding the difference between operating system software and application software
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, called 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.
- With the help of a image, the teacher will discuss the parts of a computer.
What does an operating system do
What does a personal computer contain
Motherboard, where all the digital circuits are wired
Do you know the parts of a personal computer. (parts numbered in the image above)
- Monitor
- Motherboard
- Central Processing Unit
- Main Memory - Random Access Memory
- Expansion cards
- Power Supply Unit
- Optical Disk Drive
- Hard Disk Drive (HDD)
- Mouse
- Keyboard
Student activities
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
- Using phones to book cooking gas
- Using the farmer SMS service from MKisan portal
- With the help of your teacher, take photographs of the charts and concept maps created, using a cell phone or a digital camera.
Portfolio
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.
- 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.