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'''How is a computer different from a fridge''' | '''How is a computer different from a fridge''' | ||
| − | =Objectives= | + | ===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= | + | ===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 | ||
| − | =Resources needed = | + | ===Resources needed === |
'''Hardware, software, Files''' | '''Hardware, software, Files''' | ||
#Computer installed with Ubuntu Operating System | #Computer installed with Ubuntu Operating System | ||
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#Images to show of the computer | #Images to show of the computer | ||
#[[ICT_teacher_handbook/Basic_digital_literacy|Basic digital literacy Handout]] | #[[ICT_teacher_handbook/Basic_digital_literacy|Basic digital literacy Handout]] | ||
| − | #[[Learn | + | #[[Learn Freeplane|Freeplane Handout]]. |
{| class="wikitable" | {| class="wikitable" | ||
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| − | =Digital skills= | + | ===Digital skills=== |
#Interacting with the ICT environment | #Interacting with the ICT environment | ||
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#Understanding the difference between operating system and application software | #Understanding the difference between operating system and application software | ||
| − | =Description of activity with detailed steps= | + | ===Description of activity with detailed steps=== |
| − | ==Teacher-led component== | + | ====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. | #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 | + | #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 | #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 | #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 | ||
| − | ==Student activities== | + | ====Student activities==== |
#With your friends, compare a mobile phone and the computer and list the things each does | #With your friends, compare a mobile phone and the computer and list the things each does | ||
| − | #Discuss with your friends is | + | #Discuss with your friends if there is any difference |
#For any one mobile application, draw a flowchart/ concept map to document all the steps in using the application. Click here for an example. | #For any one mobile application, draw a flowchart/ concept map to document all the steps in using the application. Click here for an example. | ||
#Give variations for activities. | #Give variations for activities. | ||
Revision as of 02:59, 20 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
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
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/ concept map to document all the steps in using the application. Click here for an example.
- Give variations for activities.
Portfolio
- All mind maps/ charts to be digitized and add it to the cumulative portfolio