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===What prior skills are assumed=== | ===What prior skills are assumed=== | ||
| − | #Academic levels as per class level; no specific ICT skills | + | #Academic levels as per class level; no specific ICT skills required |
===Resources needed === | ===Resources needed === | ||
'''Hardware, software, Files''' | '''Hardware, software, Files''' | ||
| − | #Computer installed with Ubuntu Operating System | + | #Computer installed with [[Learn Ubuntu|Ubuntu Operating System]] |
#Projection Equipment | #Projection Equipment | ||
#Images to show of the computer | #Images to show of the computer | ||
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#With the help of a schematic the teacher will discuss the parts of a computer | #With the help of a schematic the teacher will discuss the parts of a computer | ||
#In small groups the students can switch on a computer and identify the parts they know | #In small groups the students can switch on a computer and identify the parts they know | ||
| − | #The teacher will help you create a folder 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. |
====Student activities==== | ====Student activities==== | ||
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#Discuss with your friends if there is any difference | #Discuss with your friends if there is any difference | ||
#For any one mobile application, draw a flowchart to document all the steps in using the application. Click [[:File:example flowchart.odg |here]] [[File:example flowchart.odg|here]] for an example. | #For any one mobile application, draw a flowchart to document all the steps in using the application. Click [[:File:example flowchart.odg |here]] [[File:example flowchart.odg|here]] for an example. | ||
| − | #In groups, you can draw | + | #In groups, you can draw concept map for the following things (your teacher will discuss with you additional activities): |
##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 | ||
##Using the farmer SMS service from MKisan portal | ##Using the farmer SMS service from MKisan portal | ||
| − | #With the help of your teacher, take photographs of the charts and concept maps created. | + | #With the help of your teacher, take photographs of the charts and concept maps created, using a cell phone or a digital camera. |
===Portfolio=== | ===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. Create a folder with your name and start saving your files. | 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. Create a folder with your name and start saving your files. | ||
Revision as of 07:04, 21 November 2016
How is a computer different from a fridge
Objectives
- Appreciating that a computer can do many things; unlike many other electronic appliances
- Understanding the difference between hardware and software
- Understanding that a computer works with data and can connect to other computers
What prior skills are assumed
- Academic levels as per class level; no specific ICT skills required
Resources needed
Hardware, software, Files
- Computer installed with Ubuntu Operating System
- Projection Equipment
- Images to show of the computer
- Basic digital literacy Handout
- Freeplane Handout.
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Digital skills
- Interacting with the ICT environment
- 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.
- In a group activity your teacher will compile all the group comments in a digital mind map using a concept mapping tool and encourage students 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 to ensure that data is communicated
- With the help of a schematic the teacher will discuss the parts of a computer
- In small groups the students can switch on a computer and identify the parts they know
- The teacher will help you create a folder on your computer, for saving your work done in the class.
Student activities
- 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
- For any one mobile application, draw a flowchart to document all the steps in using the application. Click here File:Example flowchart.odg for an example.
- In groups, you can draw concept map for the following things (your teacher will discuss with you additional activities):
- 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. Create a folder with your name and start saving your files.