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=Objectives= | =Objectives= | ||
− | # | + | #A computer can do many things; unlike many other electronic appliances |
− | # | + | #A computer can connect to other computers |
− | # | + | #A computer has many features - to read text, to see image, to hear an audio, to play a video, to connect to another computer |
− | # | + | #An operating system is unique to a computer which brings together many such features and make the computer work |
+ | #An introduction to Ubuntu/ GNU Linux - Operating System | ||
=What prior skills are assumed= | =What prior skills are assumed= | ||
− | # | + | #Academic levels as per class level; no specific ICT skills |
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=Resources needed = | =Resources needed = | ||
'''Hardware, software, Files''' | '''Hardware, software, Files''' | ||
− | # | + | #Computer installed with Ubuntu Operating System |
− | # | + | #Projection Equipment |
− | # | + | ##Pictures,Images, Songs, Videos, Web pages |
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=Digital skills= | =Digital skills= | ||
− | # | + | #Interacting with the ICT environment |
− | # | + | #Understanding the role of an Operating system |
− | # | + | #Understanding the difference between operating system and application software |
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=Description of activity with detailed steps= | =Description of activity with detailed steps= | ||
− | + | ==Teacher-led component== | |
− | # | + | #Students in small groups can make a of list all the items a fridge does and a list of all the things they think a computer can do. |
− | # | + | #Compile all these in a digital mindmap using a concept mapping tool and encourage students to classify the application |
− | # | + | #Show an image(s) of an ICT environment and introduce them to what an operating system does |
− | # | + | #In small groups allow the students to switch on a computer and identify |
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− | + | ==Student activities== | |
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=Portfolio= | =Portfolio= | ||
− | # | + | #Collect student created mindmap and digitized |
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Add a link to the Teacher Handbook | Add a link to the Teacher Handbook |
Latest revision as of 07:14, 20 October 2016
How is a computer different from a fridge
Objectives
- A computer can do many things; unlike many other electronic appliances
- A computer can connect to other computers
- A computer has many features - to read text, to see image, to hear an audio, to play a video, to connect to another computer
- An operating system is unique to a computer which brings together many such features and make the computer work
- An introduction to Ubuntu/ GNU Linux - Operating System
What prior skills are assumed
- Academic levels as per class level; no specific ICT skills
Resources needed
Hardware, software, Files
- Computer installed with Ubuntu Operating System
- Projection Equipment
- Pictures,Images, Songs, Videos, Web pages
Digital skills
- Interacting with the ICT environment
- Understanding the role of an Operating system
- Understanding the difference between operating system and application software
Description of activity with detailed steps
Teacher-led component
- Students in small groups can make a of list all the items a fridge does and a list of all the things they think a computer can do.
- Compile all these in a digital mindmap using a concept mapping tool and encourage students to classify the application
- Show an image(s) of an ICT environment and introduce them to what an operating system does
- In small groups allow the students to switch on a computer and identify
Student activities
Portfolio
- Collect student created mindmap and digitized
Add a link to the Teacher Handbook