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Introduction to Digital Literacy Course Lesson OneCreated by B. Spearman
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Learning the Computer BasicsLearning the Computer Basics
Lesson One
Lesson Objectives:
At the end of this lesson, the student should be able to:
• Designate five things you can do with a computer
• Compare and contrast the five different types of a computer
• Designate six main computer parts• Differentiate hardware from software• Differentiate internal and external
hardware• Differentiate application and system
software
5 Ways to Use a Computer
• Create documents (e.g. letters, memos, and reports)
• Store data (e.g. recipes, CDs, contact information)
• Budgeting & Saving• Research (e.g. travel plans,
genealogy, product reviews, homework)
5 Different Computer Types
• Desktop Computer- most common of computers
• The desktop comes with a mouse, keyboard, monitor, and a computer tower
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5 Different Computer Types
Notebook- • Combines the tower & keyboard…• In addition the monitor…• Speakers and mouse into one
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5 Different Computer Types
Tablet PC• Looks like a small notebook
computer• The screen moves horizontal or
vertical• A digital pen (e.g. a Stylus pen) is
used• Or you can user your fingers
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5 Different Computer Types
Handheld (PDA or Smartphone)• Very small computer• Sometimes a mobile phone• Weighs less than 2lbs• A.K.A. personal digital assistant
(PDA)• Stores schedules• Check email
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5 Different Computer Types
Server-• Powerful Computer• Central Resource for other computers• Computers connect to the server• Includes terminals and Mainframes• Run large scale operations
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6 Main Computer Parts
Computer Case• AKA Central Processing Unit (CPU)• System Unit• Console
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6 Main Computer Parts
Monitor-• AKA Screen• Display• Looks similar to a TV
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6 Main Computer Parts
Keyboard-• Looks similar to a type writer• Used to type information• Enter instructions for computer• More in Chapter 4
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6 Main Computer Parts
Mouse-• Hand operated• Pointing device• Use to select or move items on
monitor• Provides instructions for computer
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6 Main Computer Parts
Printer-• A device we use to print documents• Some printers features an all in one
device system • It can copy, print, scan, or fax
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6 Main Computer Parts
Speakers-• The output for audio or sound• For music, narrations• E.g. Headphones
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Hardware vs. Software
Hardware-• Physical computer components• E.g. parts, buttons, ports• Devices such as a printer, keyboard,
CPUSoftware-• Instructs the computer to perform• Helps the computer complete tasks• E.g. Microsoft Office; Windows 7
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Internal Hardware
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Internal Hardware-• Hardware that is “inside” the
computer• Includes the CPU• Memory Chips• Disk Drives• Circuit Boards
External Hardware
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External Hardware-• AKA Peripherals• The hardware that “connects” to the
computer• “Outside of the computer”• E.g. Printer, Keyboard, Mouse
Application Software
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Application Software-• Programs we interact with• E.g. Microsoft Word/ Office• E.g. Adobe Dreamweaver (Web
design software)
System Software
System Software-• The software that operates “behind
the scenes”• Helps your computer to run smoothly• E.g. Operating System• E.g. Windows XP, Vista, & Windows 7
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Resources
McFedries, P. (2007). Chapter 1: Getting Familiar with Computer Basics. In Simplified Computers. (7th ed.). (pp. 4-17). Hoboken, NJ: Wiley Publishing, Inc.
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