1. Topic-
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2. Content-
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3. Goals: Aims/Outcomes-
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| To help students understand the relevance of computers in our society.
To help students understand the various components of the computer.
To help students understand the power of a computer. To introduce
students to the various categories of computers. |
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4. Objectives-
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The objectives of this chapter are to:
- briefly discuss the history of computers
- discuss how computers have changed over the years. |
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5. Materials and Aids-
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Whiteboard.
Computer Lab.
Video Lecture downloaded from Internet relevant to Textbook Topic.
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6. Procedures/Methods-
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A. Introduction-
Intro to What is Computer. Meaning of the word "Computer". Computer
Components.
Input/Output Devices
History of Abacus and caveman's counting method. |
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B. Development-
| Session #1 Opening Activity Have students write on a sheet of paper,
the following 1. Three ways they have used a computer already that
day. Randomly choose and ask for volunteers to share the answers.
Explore how their lives be different without the computers they have
used already. How much time did they save by using that type of computer?
What is a computer? -electronic device -Data and Information -Information
Processing Cycle Introduce the Components of a Computer -Hardware
-Input Devices -Output Devices -System Unit -Storage devices -Communication
Devices |
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Practice-
| 1. Visually go through the components of a computer using my computer.
Have students categorize the various components as input, output,
hardware, system unit, storage device, communication device. |
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Checking for understanding-
| Verbally review components of the computer and check for understanding
into which types of devices each component would fit. |
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Closure-
| How else will you be using a computer today? As you move through
your campus today, observe how computers are being used right here
in your environment. |
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