Foundations of Pre-Technical Studies

Computer Concepts - Meaning of computer, data and information

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Explain the meaning of computer
- Differentiate between data and information
- Appreciate the role of computers in processing data

- Brainstorm on the meaning of the terms; computer, data and information
- Identify computers from electronic devices
- Discuss examples of data and information
- Classify various items as either data or information

What is the difference between data and information?

Booklyst Master Pre-Technical Studies pg. 12
- Computers
- Internet access
- Reference books

- Question and answer - Observation - Written test

Foundations of Pre-Technical Studies

Computer Concepts - Meaning of computer, data and information

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Explain the meaning of computer
- Differentiate between data and information
- Appreciate the role of computers in processing data

- Brainstorm on the meaning of the terms; computer, data and information
- Identify computers from electronic devices
- Discuss examples of data and information
- Classify various items as either data or information

What is the difference between data and information?

Booklyst Master Pre-Technical Studies pg. 12
- Computers
- Internet access
- Reference books

- Question and answer - Observation - Written test

Foundations of Pre-Technical Studies

Computer Concepts - Characteristics of a computer

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Identify characteristics of a computer
- Explain speed and accuracy as characteristics of computers
- Acknowledge the benefits of computer characteristics

- Discuss characteristics of a computer (speed, accuracy, versatility, reliability, diligence, storage, consistency)
- Perform tasks manually and with computers to compare speed
- Create charts showing characteristics of computers

What makes computers efficient tools?

Booklyst Master Pre-Technical Studies pg. 13
- Computers
- Digital devices
- Reference materials

- Question and answer - Observation - Written test

Foundations of Pre-Technical Studies

Computer Concepts - Characteristics of a computer

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Identify characteristics of a computer
- Explain speed and accuracy as characteristics of computers
- Acknowledge the benefits of computer characteristics

- Discuss characteristics of a computer (speed, accuracy, versatility, reliability, diligence, storage, consistency)
- Perform tasks manually and with computers to compare speed
- Create charts showing characteristics of computers

What makes computers efficient tools?

Booklyst Master Pre-Technical Studies pg. 13
- Computers
- Digital devices
- Reference materials

- Question and answer - Observation - Written test

Foundations of Pre-Technical Studies

Computer Concepts - Characteristics of a computer (continued)

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Explain versatility, reliability and diligence as characteristics of computers
- Demonstrate how these characteristics make computers useful
- Value the efficiency of computers

- Perform multiple tasks using computers to demonstrate versatility
- Discuss how computers work for long periods without getting tired
- Create a mind map showing computer characteristics

How do computer characteristics benefit users?

Booklyst Master Pre-Technical Studies pg. 13
- Computers
- Digital devices
- Reference materials

- Question and answer - Practical work - Peer assessment

Foundations of Pre-Technical Studies

Computer Concepts - Characteristics of a computer (continued)

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Explain versatility, reliability and diligence as characteristics of computers
- Demonstrate how these characteristics make computers useful
- Value the efficiency of computers

- Perform multiple tasks using computers to demonstrate versatility
- Discuss how computers work for long periods without getting tired
- Create a mind map showing computer characteristics

How do computer characteristics benefit users?

Booklyst Master Pre-Technical Studies pg. 13
- Computers
- Digital devices
- Reference materials

- Question and answer - Practical work - Peer assessment

Foundations of Pre-Technical Studies

Computer Concepts - Classification of computers

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Explain the classification of computers
- Classify computers based on functionality
- Appreciate different types of computers

- Download and watch a video clip on classification of computers
- Discuss classification of computers (functionality, purpose and size)
- Create a chart showing classification of computers

Why are there different classes of computers?

Booklyst Master Pre-Technical Studies pg. 14
- Computers
- Digital devices
- Reference materials
- Video clips

- Question and answer - Observation - Written test

Foundations of Pre-Technical Studies

Computer Concepts - Classification of computers

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Explain the classification of computers
- Classify computers based on functionality
- Appreciate different types of computers

- Download and watch a video clip on classification of computers
- Discuss classification of computers (functionality, purpose and size)
- Create a chart showing classification of computers

Why are there different classes of computers?

Booklyst Master Pre-Technical Studies pg. 14
- Computers
- Digital devices
- Reference materials
- Video clips

- Question and answer - Observation - Written test

Foundations of Pre-Technical Studies

Computer Concepts - Types of computers

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Identify different types of computers
- Classify computers based on purpose and size
- Acknowledge the different uses of various computers

- Discuss classification of computers based on purpose and size
- Identify different types of computers in pictures
- Walk around the school to identify available computers

How are computers classified based on size and purpose?

Booklyst Master Pre-Technical Studies pg. 15
- Computers
- Internet access
- Reference materials
- Video clips

- Observation - Written test - Peer assessment

Foundations of Pre-Technical Studies

Computer Concepts - Types of computers

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Identify different types of computers
- Classify computers based on purpose and size
- Acknowledge the different uses of various computers

- Discuss classification of computers based on purpose and size
- Identify different types of computers in pictures
- Walk around the school to identify available computers

How are computers classified based on size and purpose?

Booklyst Master Pre-Technical Studies pg. 15
- Computers
- Internet access
- Reference materials
- Video clips

- Observation - Written test - Peer assessment

Foundations of Pre-Technical Studies

Computer Concepts - Using computers to perform tasks

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Use a computer to perform various tasks
- Demonstrate basic computing skills
- Value the efficiency of using computers for tasks

- Interact with different types of computers in the user environment to perform tasks
- Use calculators on computers to compute totals
- Type assignments using computers

How can we use computers to perform everyday tasks?

Booklyst Master Pre-Technical Studies pg. 16
- Computers
- Digital devices
- Computer user manuals

- Practical work - Observation - Peer assessment

Foundations of Pre-Technical Studies

Computer Concepts - Using computers to perform tasks

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Use a computer to perform various tasks
- Demonstrate basic computing skills
- Value the efficiency of using computers for tasks

- Interact with different types of computers in the user environment to perform tasks
- Use calculators on computers to compute totals
- Type assignments using computers

How can we use computers to perform everyday tasks?

Booklyst Master Pre-Technical Studies pg. 16
- Computers
- Digital devices
- Computer user manuals

- Practical work - Observation - Peer assessment

Tools and Production

Computer Hardware - Input devices

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Identify input devices used in computing
- Explain the function of various input devices
- Appreciate the diversity of input devices

- Identify and use input devices (keyboard, mouse, scanner, microphone)
- Practice typing, using a mouse, scanning documents, and recording voice
- Discuss the function of each input device

How do input devices enable human-computer interaction?

Booklyst Master Pre-Technical Studies pg. 86
- Input devices
- Computers
- Digital resources

- Practical assessment - Observation - Peer assessment

Tools and Production

Computer Hardware - Input devices

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Identify input devices used in computing
- Explain the function of various input devices
- Appreciate the diversity of input devices

- Identify and use input devices (keyboard, mouse, scanner, microphone)
- Practice typing, using a mouse, scanning documents, and recording voice
- Discuss the function of each input device

How do input devices enable human-computer interaction?

Booklyst Master Pre-Technical Studies pg. 86
- Input devices
- Computers
- Digital resources

- Practical assessment - Observation - Peer assessment

Tools and Production

Computer Hardware - Input devices

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Identify input devices used in computing
- Explain the function of various input devices
- Appreciate the diversity of input devices

- Identify and use input devices (keyboard, mouse, scanner, microphone)
- Practice typing, using a mouse, scanning documents, and recording voice
- Discuss the function of each input device

How do input devices enable human-computer interaction?

Booklyst Master Pre-Technical Studies pg. 86
- Input devices
- Computers
- Digital resources

- Practical assessment - Observation - Peer assessment

Tools and Production

Computer Hardware - Output devices

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Identify output devices used in computing
- Explain the function of various output devices
- Value the role of output devices in computing

- Identify and use output devices (monitor, printer, speakers)
- Experience hard copy (printed) and soft copy (screen) outputs
- Compare different output methods

What distinguishes hard copy from soft copy output?

Booklyst Master Pre-Technical Studies pg. 87
- Output devices
- Computers
- Digital resources

- Practical assessment - Observation - Written test

Tools and Production

Computer Hardware - Storage devices

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Identify storage devices used in computing
- Differentiate between fixed and removable storage
- Show interest in data storage technologies

- Identify storage devices (hard drives, USB drives, memory cards, CDs/DVDs)
- Discuss the difference between fixed and removable storage
- Practice saving and retrieving files using different storage devices

How have storage devices evolved over time?

Booklyst Master Pre-Technical Studies pg. 88
- Storage devices
- Computers
- Digital resources

- Practical assessment - Observation - Peer assessment

Tools and Production

Computer Hardware - Storage devices

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Identify storage devices used in computing
- Differentiate between fixed and removable storage
- Show interest in data storage technologies

- Identify storage devices (hard drives, USB drives, memory cards, CDs/DVDs)
- Discuss the difference between fixed and removable storage
- Practice saving and retrieving files using different storage devices

How have storage devices evolved over time?

Booklyst Master Pre-Technical Studies pg. 88
- Storage devices
- Computers
- Digital resources

- Practical assessment - Observation - Peer assessment

Tools and Production

Computer Hardware - Storage devices

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Identify storage devices used in computing
- Differentiate between fixed and removable storage
- Show interest in data storage technologies

- Identify storage devices (hard drives, USB drives, memory cards, CDs/DVDs)
- Discuss the difference between fixed and removable storage
- Practice saving and retrieving files using different storage devices

How have storage devices evolved over time?

Booklyst Master Pre-Technical Studies pg. 88
- Storage devices
- Computers
- Digital resources

- Practical assessment - Observation - Peer assessment

Tools and Production

Computer Hardware - Categorizing hardware devices

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Categorize computer hardware devices
- Match devices to their appropriate categories
- Appreciate the integrated nature of hardware systems

- Sort computer hardware devices into categories (input, output, storage)
- Create classification charts for hardware devices
- Discuss how different hardware components work together

How do hardware components work together as a system?

Booklyst Master Pre-Technical Studies pg. 89
- Computer hardware components
- Classification materials
- Digital resources

- Practical assessment - Observation - Written test

Tools and Production

Computer Hardware - Using computer hardware

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Use computer hardware to perform tasks
- Connect and operate different hardware devices
- Value the efficiency of computer hardware

- Perform tasks using input devices (typing, scanning, etc.)
- Create outputs using output devices (printing, displaying on screen)
- Save and retrieve files using storage devices

How do we select appropriate hardware for specific tasks?

Booklyst Master Pre-Technical Studies pg. 90
- Computer hardware
- Task cards
- Digital resources

- Practical assessment - Observation - Peer assessment

Tools and Production

Computer Hardware - Using computer hardware

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Use computer hardware to perform tasks
- Connect and operate different hardware devices
- Value the efficiency of computer hardware

- Perform tasks using input devices (typing, scanning, etc.)
- Create outputs using output devices (printing, displaying on screen)
- Save and retrieve files using storage devices

How do we select appropriate hardware for specific tasks?

Booklyst Master Pre-Technical Studies pg. 90
- Computer hardware
- Task cards
- Digital resources

- Practical assessment - Observation - Peer assessment

Tools and Production

Computer Hardware - Using computer hardware

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Use computer hardware to perform tasks
- Connect and operate different hardware devices
- Value the efficiency of computer hardware

- Perform tasks using input devices (typing, scanning, etc.)
- Create outputs using output devices (printing, displaying on screen)
- Save and retrieve files using storage devices

How do we select appropriate hardware for specific tasks?

Booklyst Master Pre-Technical Studies pg. 90
- Computer hardware
- Task cards
- Digital resources

- Practical assessment - Observation - Peer assessment

Tools and Production

Computer Hardware - Importance of computer hardware

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Discuss the importance of computer hardware
- Explain how hardware enables computing tasks
- Recognize the value of hardware in computing

- Discuss the importance of computer hardware devices in a user environment
- Create summaries and charts on the importance of computer hardware
- Present findings to the class

Why is computer hardware essential in modern society?

Booklyst Master Pre-Technical Studies pg. 91
- Reference materials
- Chart papers
- Digital resources

- Question and answer - Presentation assessment - Written test