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− | {{font color|brown|'''<big>When did it all begin'''</big>}}<br> | + | <u>{{font color|brown|'''<big>When did it all begin'''</big>}}</u><br> |
− | {{font color|brown|In this activity, you will learn about how different devices for calculation and computation were developed, leading | + | {{font color|brown|In this activity, you will learn about how different devices for calculation and computation were developed, leading to the modern computer}} |
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− | + | === Check your readiness === | |
− | === | ||
#You must be familiar with different ICT terms | #You must be familiar with different ICT terms | ||
#You must be able to work with different applications - [[Learn_LibreOffice_Writer|text editor]], [[Learn_Freeplane|mind mapping]] tool, independently | #You must be able to work with different applications - [[Learn_LibreOffice_Writer|text editor]], [[Learn_Freeplane|mind mapping]] tool, independently | ||
#You must be able to access, open, create and [[Learn_Ubuntu|save files in your folder]] | #You must be able to access, open, create and [[Learn_Ubuntu|save files in your folder]] | ||
− | === | + | ===What prior skills are assumed=== |
+ | # Comfortable interacting with the ICT environment | ||
+ | # An understanding of what computing is and the different things ICT can do | ||
+ | # A working understanding of ICT hardware and software | ||
+ | # Familiarity with text and image processing applications on the computer | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===What resources do you need=== | ||
#Computer with projector | #Computer with projector | ||
#Access to the internet | #Access to the internet | ||
− | #Pictures and slide show | + | #Pictures and slide show for the time line activity |
#Handout for [[Learn Firefox|Firefox]] | #Handout for [[Learn Firefox|Firefox]] | ||
#Handout for [[Learn_LibreOffice_Writer|LibreOffice Writer]] | #Handout for [[Learn_LibreOffice_Writer|LibreOffice Writer]] | ||
− | === | + | ===What digital skills will you learn=== |
#Understanding the development of technology | #Understanding the development of technology | ||
#Understanding the difference between analog and digital technology | #Understanding the difference between analog and digital technology | ||
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#Understand the impact of technology on society | #Understand the impact of technology on society | ||
− | === | + | ===Description of activity with detailed steps=== |
====Teacher led activity==== | ====Teacher led activity==== | ||
#Your teacher will read with you the following section of the textbook and discuss how different technologies for measurement led to the idea of computing | #Your teacher will read with you the following section of the textbook and discuss how different technologies for measurement led to the idea of computing | ||
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##[[ICT_student_textbook/Science_Technology_and_Society#Impact_on_communication_technologies|How did the cell phone develop]] | ##[[ICT_student_textbook/Science_Technology_and_Society#Impact_on_communication_technologies|How did the cell phone develop]] | ||
##Your teacher will show the below pictures and discuss with you the different points of evolution of ICT. She will discuss how society shapes and can be shaped by technology. You will also learn about the technology developments that led to the computers and cell phones | ##Your teacher will show the below pictures and discuss with you the different points of evolution of ICT. She will discuss how society shapes and can be shaped by technology. You will also learn about the technology developments that led to the computers and cell phones | ||
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+ | Video of the above timeline: | ||
+ | [[File:Timeline of Computing History.ogv|center|600px]] | ||
====Student activities==== | ====Student activities==== | ||
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===Portfolio=== | ===Portfolio=== | ||
#Your picture story of the development of technology (drawn and digitized) | #Your picture story of the development of technology (drawn and digitized) | ||
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+ | [[Category:Level 2]] | ||
+ | [[Category:What is the nature of ICT]] |
Revision as of 04:55, 20 March 2017
When did it all begin
In this activity, you will learn about how different devices for calculation and computation were developed, leading to the modern computer
Check your readiness
- You must be familiar with different ICT terms
- You must be able to work with different applications - text editor, mind mapping tool, independently
- You must be able to access, open, create and save files in your folder
What prior skills are assumed
- Comfortable interacting with the ICT environment
- An understanding of what computing is and the different things ICT can do
- A working understanding of ICT hardware and software
- Familiarity with text and image processing applications on the computer
What resources do you need
- Computer with projector
- Access to the internet
- Pictures and slide show for the time line activity
- Handout for Firefox
- Handout for LibreOffice Writer
What digital skills will you learn
- Understanding the development of technology
- Understanding the difference between analog and digital technology
- Understanding how a cell phone works
- Understand the impact of technology on society
Description of activity with detailed steps
Teacher led activity
- Your teacher will read with you the following section of the textbook and discuss how different technologies for measurement led to the idea of computing
- She will also discuss how programming a device became important
- Introduction to science and technology
- Introduction to ICT
- Analog and digital technologies
- How did the cell phone develop
- Your teacher will show the below pictures and discuss with you the different points of evolution of ICT. She will discuss how society shapes and can be shaped by technology. You will also learn about the technology developments that led to the computers and cell phones
Video of the above timeline:
Student activities
- Discuss with your friends and in small groups identify any one technology that you are aware of (ICT related technology)
- With illustrations, created using tux paint, or drawn on paper and digitized by taking a photo of the same using a mobile phone, and text, using LibreOffice Writer develop a timeline of the technology.
Portfolio
- Your picture story of the development of technology (drawn and digitized)