Objectives: As a result of this lesson, students will:
- Identify and describe the function of hardware components (mouse, keyboard, CPU, monitor);
- Describe the functions of common computer peripheral devices (e.g., printer, monitor, scanner, keyboard, mouse, speakers, USB flash drive)
Assignment: Online tutorials, complete the review sheet during the lesson
Enrichment: Draw a picture of a computer; be as creative as you like
Resources:
Objectives: As a result of this lesson, students will:
- Identify and describe the function of hardware components (mouse, keyboard, CPU, monitor);
- Classify hardware components as input, output, storage, or processing
Assignment: Complete the review sheet, class participation, Typing practice 1 at TypingClub.com
Enrichment: Draw a picture of a computer; be as creative as you like
Resources:
- Basics Parts of a Computer review at GCF Website
- Buttons and Ports on a Computer
Objectives: As a result of this lesson, students will:
- Identify and describe the function of hardware components (mouse, keyboard, CPU, monitor);
- Classify hardware components as input, output, storage, or processing
Assignment: Online tutorials, Complete the review sheet, class participation and “Match the Part” activity in Moodle Unit 1.
If time allows, typing practice at SensLang
Enrichment: Draw a picture of a computer; be as creative as you like
Resources:
Objectives: As a result of this lesson, students will:
- Identify and describe the function of hardware components (mouse, keyboard, CPU, monitor);
- Classify hardware components as input, output, storage, or processing
Assignment: Complete the review sheet, class participation, Lesson 4 review in Moodle, Unit 1
Resources: http://www.gcflearnfree.org/computerbasics/understanding-operating-systems/1/
Objectives: As a result of this lesson, students will:
- describe different types of malware (e.g., viruses, Trojan horses, worms, spyware, adware, malevolent macros) and common signs of an intrusion, and explain how to prevent malware attacks
- explain the importance of maintaining software updates (e.g., operating system updates, application software updates, virus definitions) to increase computer security and maintain hardware and software compatibility;
Assignment: Read through each of the resources in today's announcement. Then create a comic, a PowerPoint, or a poster showing what you learned. I do expect you to use the full period, so take your time and do a good job.
If you like, you can use a site like makebeliefscomix.com or comicmaster.org.uk/to do your work. Make sure you print before you go so I can see what you made.
Resources: from the GCFLearnFree Website: