ICT student textbook/How is a computer different from a fridge

How is a computer different from a fridge

Objectives

1. A computer can do many things; unlike many other electronic appliances
2. A computer can connect to other computers
3. The computer works with data

What prior skills are assumed

1. Academic levels as per class level; no specific ICT skills

Resources needed

Hardware, software, Files

1. Computer installed with Ubuntu Operating System
2. Projection Equipment
3. Images to show of the computer
4. Basic digital literacy Handout
5. Freemind Handout.

Image

Image

Digital skills

1. Interacting with the ICT environment
2. Understanding the role of an Operating system
3. Understanding the difference between operating system and application software

Description of activity with detailed steps

Teacher-led component

1. 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.
2. In a group activity the 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.
3. The teacher will discuss why an operating system needed is and how it works with different applications to ensure that data is communicated
4. With the help of a schematic the teacher will discuss the parts of a computer
5. In small groups the students can switch on a computer and identify the parts they know

Student activities

1. With your friends, compare a mobile phone and the computer and list the things each does
2. Discuss with your friends is there any difference
3. For any one mobile application, draw a flowchart/ concept map to document all the steps in using the application

Portfolio

1. All mind maps/ charts to be digitized and add it to the cumulative portfolio