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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.

Objectives

Getting introduced to the ICT environment
Understanding the role of hardware and software and what makes digital ICT special

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 things 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 is needed and how it works with different applications, for processing your inputs and providing outputs.
With the help of an 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)

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):
1. Connecting a TV to a cable network
2. Using phones to book cooking gas
3. 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.

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-'''How is a computer different from a fridge'''
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-=Objectives=
+{{font color|brown|In this activity, you will develop an appreciation of what the computer is and what makes the computer work.}}
-#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=
+===Objectives===
-#Academic levels as per class level; no specific ICT skills
+# Getting introduced to the ICT environment
+# Understanding the role of hardware and software and what makes digital ICT special
-=Resources needed =
+===What prior skills are assumed===
-'''Hardware, software, Files'''
+This is your first activity in the textbook.  Enjoy the new subject!!
-#Computer installed with Ubuntu Operating System
-#Projection Equipment
-#Access to internet
-#Pictures,Images, Songs, Videos, Web pages
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-[https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/4e/Personal_computer,_exploded_6.svg/2000px-Personal_computer,_exploded_6.svg.png Image]
-|}
-=Digital skills=
+===What resources do you need===
-#Interacting with the ICT environment
+#Working computer lab with [[Explore_a_computer|projector]]
-#Understanding the role of an Operating system
+#Computers installed with [[Learn Ubuntu|Ubuntu Operating System]]
-#Understanding the difference between operating system and application software
+#Images to show of the [[Explore_a_computer|computer]]
-#An idea of the internet
+#Handout for [[ICT_teacher_handbook/Basic_digital_literacy|Basic digital literacy]]
+#Handout for [[Learn Freeplane|Freeplane]]
-=Description of activity with detailed steps=
+===What digital skills will you learn===
-==Teacher-led component==
+#Getting familiar with the [[Explore_a_computer|ICT environment]] and different kinds of ICT devices
-#Students in small groups can make a of list all the items a washing machine does and a list of all the things they think a computer can do.
+#Operating a computer [[Explore_a_computer|safely]]
-#Compile all these in a digital mindmap using a concept mapping tool and encourage students to classify the application
+#Understanding the difference between [[Learn_Ubuntu#Overview_of_Features|operating system software]] and application software
-#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 the parts they know
-#Open a file folder and show the following:
-##An image
-##Play a song
-##Picture story book
-##Geogebra animation
-##Mindmap of the discussion the class had
-##Web pages (live)
-==Student activities==
+===Description of activity with detailed steps===
-#Ask the students to compare a mobile phone and the computer and they need to document this as a mind map
+====Teacher-led component====
+#Your teacher may ask you, in small groups, to make a of list all the things 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, 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 is needed and how it works with different applications, for processing your inputs and providing outputs.
+#With the help of an 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>
-=Portfolio=
+[[wikipedia:Computer_hardware|Do you know the parts of a personal computer]]. (parts numbered in the image above)
-#Collect student created mindmaps and digitize it with a camera and add it to their growing portfolio
+#[[wikipedia:Computer_monitor|Monitor]]
+#[[wikipedia:Motherboard|Motherboard]]
+#[[wikipedia:Central_processing_unit|Central Processing Unit]]
+#[[wikipedia:Computer_memory|Main Memory]] - [[wikipedia:Random-access_memory|Random Access Memory]]
+#[[wikipedia:Expansion_card|Expansion cards]]
+#[[wikipedia:Power_supply_unit_(computer)|Power Supply Unit]]
+#[[wikipedia:Optical_disc_drive|Optical Disk Drive]]
+#[[wikipedia:Hard_disk_drive|Hard Disk Drive]] (HDD)
+#[[wikipedia:Computer_mouse|Mouse]]
+#[[wikipedia:Computer_keyboard|Keyboard]]
-=More information=
+====Student activities====
-For more information click [[ICT_teacher_handbook/Basic_digital_literacy|Teacher handbook - Basic digital literacy]]
+#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.
+#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.
+#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 [http://mkisan.gov.in/ 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.
+==={{font color|purple|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.
+[[Category:Level 1]]
+[[Category:What is the nature of ICT]]