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| + | {{font color|brown|'''<big>The machine is using us'''</big>}}<br> | ||
| + | {{font color|brown|In this activity, you will learn about different computing technologies developed and also about a person named Alan Turing who developed a theory of how computers can be built and made to work}} | ||
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| − | === | + | ==={{font color|purple|Check your readiness}}=== |
| − | # | + | #You must be familiar with different ICT terms |
| − | # | + | #You must be able to work with different applications - text editor, text processor, mind mapping tool, independently |
| − | # | + | #You must be able to access, open, create and save files in your folder |
| − | === | + | ==={{font color|purple|Wha resources do you need}}=== |
#Computer lab with projection | #Computer lab with projection | ||
#Access to Internet | #Access to Internet | ||
#Pictures and videos | #Pictures and videos | ||
#Handout for [[Learn Firefox|Firefox]] | #Handout for [[Learn Firefox|Firefox]] | ||
| + | #Handout for [[Learn_LibreOffice_Writer|LibreOffice Writer]] | ||
| + | #Handout for [[Learn_Freeplane|Freeplane]] | ||
| − | + | ==={{font color|purple|What digital skills do you need}}=== | |
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#Understanding of the physical infrastructure needed to connect to the internet | #Understanding of the physical infrastructure needed to connect to the internet | ||
#An understanding of what is the internet | #An understanding of what is the internet | ||
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#Using the search engine | #Using the search engine | ||
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====Teacher led activity==== | ====Teacher led activity==== | ||
| + | #Your teacher will read with you the following section of the textbook on [[ICT_student_textbook/Science_Technology_and_Society#What_is_the_internet|What is the internet]]. Discuss with your friends the different places you see where you think the internet is used. Make a list of things to do that you think needs the internet. | ||
| + | #Watch the video and browse. | ||
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#Your teacher demonstrated different kinds of websites above. In groups, look for websites in the different categories. In each group search and make a list of 3-5 websites. Enter these addresses in a text document and add to your folder. | #Your teacher demonstrated different kinds of websites above. In groups, look for websites in the different categories. In each group search and make a list of 3-5 websites. Enter these addresses in a text document and add to your folder. | ||
| − | #Make | + | #Make a digital infographic of the internet and what it means for you. (Your teacher may also suggest to draw an infographic and digitize it) |
| − | ===Portfolio=== | + | ==={{font color|purple|Portfolio}}=== |
#You should have a text document with a list of websites that you would have accessed | #You should have a text document with a list of websites that you would have accessed | ||
| − | # | + | #Internet infographic - either hand drawn and digitized or created using a digital tool |
Revision as of 22:31, 17 December 2016
The machine is using us
In this activity, you will learn about different computing technologies developed and also about a person named Alan Turing who developed a theory of how computers can be built and made to work
Check your readiness
- You must be familiar with different ICT terms
- You must be able to work with different applications - text editor, text processor, mind mapping tool, independently
- You must be able to access, open, create and save files in your folder
Wha resources do you need
- Computer lab with projection
- Access to Internet
- Pictures and videos
- Handout for Firefox
- Handout for LibreOffice Writer
- Handout for Freeplane
What digital skills do you need
- Understanding of the physical infrastructure needed to connect to the internet
- An understanding of what is the internet
- Browsing the web
- Using the search engine
Description of activity with detailed steps
Teacher led activity
- Your teacher will read with you the following section of the textbook on What is the internet. Discuss with your friends the different places you see where you think the internet is used. Make a list of things to do that you think needs the internet.
- Watch the video and browse.
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Your teacher will show you this video in class.
Discuss with her the following: How is the text you write different from the text you type? How is the image you draw different when you do with digital art? We have seen earlier that you can use what is called the internet to access information not on your computer. How is this done? What is the internet and what is the web? What are the various kinds of information you can access on the internet? |
| Using a search engine, your teacher will open wikipedia. She will explain how the search engine works and she will demonstrate different kinds of websites on the internet. |
Student activities
- Your teacher demonstrated different kinds of websites above. In groups, look for websites in the different categories. In each group search and make a list of 3-5 websites. Enter these addresses in a text document and add to your folder.
- Make a digital infographic of the internet and what it means for you. (Your teacher may also suggest to draw an infographic and digitize it)
Portfolio
- You should have a text document with a list of websites that you would have accessed
- Internet infographic - either hand drawn and digitized or created using a digital tool