Donna F's List: COMPUTERS

"collection of 35 interactive, online lessons for students to learn about technology, computers, and society. Many of the lessons utilize interactive, media-rich Flash* activities, virtual field trips, and videos demonstrating the ideas discussed to guide students to an increased understanding of the world of technology. Students, teachers, and anyone interested can work on the lessons and activities at their own pace to complete any or all of the six sections: Introduction to Computers, Circuits and Switches, Digital Information, Microprocessors, The Internet, and Technology and Society. Detailed instructional strategies written for the teacher extend the lessons and key concepts in ‘the classroom."

"Click-N-Learn

(What's inside a computer?)
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"Computer Tour
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"Objective:

(A) The student will demonstrate knowledge and appropriate use of hardware components, software programs, and their connections.

(B) The student uses a variety of strategies to acquire information from electronic resources (Internet), with appropriate supervision.

Materials

1. Computer with access to the Internet
2. Computer with MS-Word or any other word processing software
3. Textbook (optional)
4. Other textual references (optional)

Activity

Students will complete the activity for each of the four centers. (Instructions for each center are within the center's instructions.)

Assessment

Students will complete worksheets for each activity and turn them in for grading.

In the Technology Center you will learn the next OBJECTIVES:

1. How Does It Work?

TEKS/TAKS OBJECTIVES:
The student describes how a systems model can be used to describe computer hardware and software. Identify the inputs, processes, outputs, and feedback associated with computer applications. 13.(c)(1)(B)"

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vocabulary

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   Animated Activities: Typing With Yasmin | Key Terms | Glossary | Time Machine | Yasmin's Computer
   Non-Animated Activities: Database Activity | Yasmin Learns About Drawing | Internet Activity | Presentation Activity | Spreadsheet Activity |  Word Processing Activity"