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====How is a computer different from a fridge====

====How is a computer different from a fridge====

#This activity requires 40 minutes -1 period

#This activity requires a 3-period block: 1 period for demonstration and 2 periods for the hands-on work.

#It will be useful to go through the additional links given for this discussion; the classroom must have a projection enabled for this session.  The labs should have sufficient computers for students to practise switching on and off.

#It will be useful to go through the additional links given for this discussion; the classroom must have a projection enabled for this session.  The labs should have sufficient computers for students to practise switching on and off.

#In small groups ask students to come up why a computer is different from a fridge and this can be compiled digitally.   

#In small groups ask students to come up why a computer is different from a fridge and this can be compiled digitally.   

#Show them some common applications

#Show them some common applications

===What all can a computer do===

===What all can a computer do===

This activity requires 80 minutes - 2 periods

This activity requires a 3-period block: 1 period for demonstration and 2 periods for the hands-on work.

====Demonstration 1====

====Demonstration 1====

#It may be an interesting idea to start the class with this video : '''''How has the desk changed.''''' <br>

#It may be an interesting idea to start the class with this video : '''''How has the desk changed.''''' <br>

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

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

*[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 Telugu wikipedia]<br>

*[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 Telugu wikipedia]<br>

*A timeline of the computer: <br><br>

*[http://www.computerhistory.org/timeline/ A timeline of the computer]  - Use this file for the next activity also on timeline of computers.<br><br>

=====Demonstration steps=====

=====Demonstration steps=====

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

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

#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.

#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.

==== Historical perspective of ICT ====

==== When did it all begin and the human story ====

# The teacher must introduce ICT as a process of interaction with society

# These are two activities in Nature of ICT level 2 to introduce students to the idea that technology developed in society.

# It is important to understand that technology is not neutral

# Each activity requires a 3-period block: 1 period for demonstration and 2 periods for the hands-on work.

# Before starting the activity, ask students to discuss about technologies they are aware of and collect information about the technology.

# The focus of these two activities is to guide the students to understand that technology is not neutral, it impacts society in good an not-so-good ways and society shapes technology.  Students must also get an understanding that technology has a life cycle.

==== Internet for learning ====

==== Internet for learning ====

# Introduce students to the possibilities of self learning

# Introduce students to the possibilities of self learning

# Build skills of collaboration

# Build skills of collaboration