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=Chapter Objectives=

===Chapter Objectives===

#Introduction to the idea of computing

#Understanding of computing - ICTs are computers and beyond

#What makes the computer special

#Understanding that data is of different kinds and can be edited, processed, combined in multiple formats which is what makes it possible to do many things with ICT - '''Creating with ICT'''

#The computer communicates with data

#Understanding that there are different devices for reading, representing, communicating data - '''Connecting with ICT'''

#Data is of different kinds and can be edited, processed, combined in multiple formats which is what makes it possible to do many things with ICT

#Different devices can be different for reading, representing data

#Data can be organized in files and folders

##Computer communicates with data  

#Computers can connect with one another

##Data can be organized in files and folders  

=Additional Resources=

##Computers can connect with one another

===Additional Resources===

#[http://www.computerhistory.org/babbage/engines History of Charles Babbage, who is considered the Father of Computing]

#[http://www.computerhistory.org/babbage/engines History of Charles Babbage, who is considered the Father of Computing]

#[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operating_system What is an operating system]

#[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operating_system What is an operating system]

#In small groups let the students talk about any application they are familiar with and list out the steps involved (this can be a flow chart).  This can be used to introduce the idea of computing - the ability to describe a process to get to an outcome.

#In small groups let the students talk about any application they are familiar with and list out the steps involved (this can be a flow chart).  This can be used to introduce the idea of computing - the ability to describe a process to get to an outcome.

#Student created mind maps can be digitized and added to their cumulative portfolio.

#Student created mind maps can be digitized and added to their cumulative portfolio.

==What all can a computer do==

==What all can a computer do==

#This activity requires 80 minutes - 2 periods

#This activity requires 80 minutes - 2 periods

#Prior to this the teacher must keep ready the following files/ applications:

#It may be an interesting idea to start the class with this video : '''''How has the desk changed.'''''  The video shows as a timeline how different applications came into the computer.  Ask students to watch and make their comments.  Encourage them to talk about any applications that they see on the video that are familiar to them.  Following this show them the various files on their computer.

##Images

#The suggested files for showing in the class are listed in the textbook and will be available in the offline textbook also. In addition you can open the following educational applications:

##PhET Simulation

##Geogebra files

##Simulation

##Marble

##Marble

##Games

##Games

##Wikipedia page on Tigers, or Godavari

#In addition to this, show the following web pages, drawing the attention of the students to the fact that you are not accessing information not on the computer, but stored on some other computer, somewhere else.  Suggested pages are given below:

#It may be an interesting idea to start the class with this video "[https://vimeo.com/107569286 How has the desk changed]".  The video shows as a timeline how different applications came into the computer. Ask students to watch and make their comments.  Encourage them to talk about any applications that they see on the video that are familiar to them.

##[https://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media/image/upload/s--DEftf4yJ--/c_fit,fl_progressive,q_80,w_636/17y4egd0bot56png.png<nowiki> Evolution to working on the computer]</nowiki>

#Demonstrate the folder structure and show how you have organized the resources for the class.  

##A timeline of the computer: {{Youtube|12i3s6rZW-A}}

##[https://te.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E0%B0%AE%E0%B1%8A%E0%B0%A6%E0%B0%9F%E0%B0%BF_%E0%B0%AA%E0%B1%87%E0%B0%9C%E0%B1%80<nowiki> Telugu wikipedia]</nowiki>

#Demonstrate the folder structure and show how you have organized the resources for the class.

#When opening each file ask students to focus on the following:

#When opening each file ask students to focus on the following:

##What is the file name and file extension

##What is the file name and file extension

##What input had to be given (for example, opening a browser and typing an URL)

##What input had to be given (for example, opening a browser and typing an URL)

##What controls are available (increase in size, volume, etc)

##What controls are available (increase in size, volume, etc)

#On student computers, create a folder with an image, video, text document, animation, text document, concept map, geogebra file (from the offline textbook)

#Students must open the folder on the computers and each of the files. Show the students the Applications Menu on the computer and ask them to explore multiple applications. From this class onwards, they will be creating their own resources on the computer.

#On student computers, create a folder with an image, video, text document, concept map stored. 

#When you have accessed pages from the internet, through a discussion, introduce the idea that the internet is a connection of many computers.  This connectivity is an important aspect of ICT - which allows us to access information, communicate etc. Based on the level of student awareness, the teacher can introduce emails, mobile communication, chats, etc.

#Students must open the folder on the computers and each of the files.

#Students must practice Tux Typing, Tux Paint.  They should also know how to open their creations in Tux Paint (See page [[Learn Tux Paint]]).  In a text editor, students must make a list of 8-10 things they know about ICT.

 

==Introduction to the internet==

#The time required for this activity is 40 minutes.

#During the previous session, you would have opened an internet page.  You could start the discussion with introducing students to the idea that it is possible to access date not stored on your computer also. Discuss with the students if they have accessed information like that. Introduce the students to of the internet and also the idea of the web.

#It is important to introduce them to the idea of the browser and how to use it to navigate the internet.

== Historical perspective of ICT ==

== Historical perspective of ICT ==