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| | style="padding-left:2px;" | Go to <br /> [[ICT teacher handbook/What_is_the_nature_of_ICT|ICT Teacher Handbook]] | | | style="padding-left:2px;" | Go to <br /> [[ICT teacher handbook/What_is_the_nature_of_ICT|ICT Teacher Handbook]] |
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− | '''<big>How is a computer different from a fridge</big>''' | + | |
| + | <big><u>{{font color|brown|'''How is a computer different from a fridge'''}}</u></big> |
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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.}} |
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| + | ===Objectives=== |
| + | # Getting introduced to the ICT environment |
| + | # Understanding the role of hardware and software and what makes digital ICT special |
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| ===What prior skills are assumed=== | | ===What prior skills are assumed=== |
− | #Academic levels as per class level; no specific ICT skills required
| + | This is your first activity in the textbook. Enjoy the new subject!! |
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− | ===Resources needed === | + | ===What resources do you need=== |
− | #Working computer lab | + | #Working computer lab with [[Explore_a_computer|projector]] |
− | #Computer installed with [[Learn Ubuntu|Ubuntu Operating System]] | + | #Computers installed with [[Learn Ubuntu|Ubuntu Operating System]] |
− | #Projection Equipment
| + | #Images to show of the [[Explore_a_computer|computer]] |
− | #Images to show of the 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]] |
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| + | ===What digital skills will you learn=== |
| + | #Getting familiar with the [[Explore_a_computer|ICT environment]] and different kinds of ICT devices |
| + | #Operating a computer [[Explore_a_computer|safely]] |
| + | #Understanding the difference between [[Learn_Ubuntu#Overview_of_Features|operating system software]] and application software |
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| + | ===Description of activity with detailed steps=== |
− | ![[File:Operating system placement.svg|thumb|200px|What does an operating system do]]
| + | ====Teacher-led component==== |
− | ![[File:Personal computer, exploded.svg|thumb|400px|What does a personal computer contain]]
| + | #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. |
− | ![[File:Acer E360 Socket 939 motherboard by Foxconn.svg|thumb|200px|Motherboard, where all the digital circuits are wired]]
| + | #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. |
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| + | #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]]. |
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− | ====[[wikipedia:Computer_hardware|Do you know the parts of a personal computer]]==== | + | <gallery mode="packed" heights="350px" style="text-align:left"> |
− | #Monitor | + | 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) |
| + | #[[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]] |
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− | ===Digital skills===
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− | #Getting familiar with an ICT environment and different kinds of ICT devices
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− | #Operating a computer safely
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− | #Understanding the difference between operating system software and application software
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− | ===Description of activity with detailed steps===
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− | ====Teacher-led component====
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− | #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.
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− | #In a group activity your teacher will compile all the group comments in a digital mind map using a concept mapping tool. She will encourage you to classify the various things the computer will do.
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− | #The teacher will discuss why an operating system needed is and how it works with different applications to ensure that data is communicated between different parts of the computer
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− | #With the help of a schematic the teacher will discuss the parts of a computer
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− | #In small groups, with teacher guidance, you can switch on a computer and identify the parts you are familiar with
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− | #The teacher will help you create a folder on your computer, for saving your work done in the class.
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| ====Student activities==== | | ====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. | + | #In small groups, with teacher guidance, you can switch on a [[Explore_a_computer|computer]] and identify the parts you are familiar with |
− | #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. [[File:flowchart for discussion.png|200px|right]] | + | #The teacher will help you create a folder on your computer, for saving your work done in the class. |
− | #In groups, you can draw concept map for the following things (your teacher will discuss with you additional activities): | + | #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 | | ##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 [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. | | #With the help of your teacher, take photographs of the charts and concept maps created, using a cell phone or a digital camera. |
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− | ===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. |
− | #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 and start saving your files. | + | #Create a folder with your name in the home folder, and start saving your files. |
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