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SHOW ME COMPUTER
Show Me Computer is a comprehensive course of eight books
for primary and Secondary classes which aims toward a
better understanding of the basics concept of computer at
primary level.
Computer have become such as integral part of our lives that
it is imperative for children to have clear understanding of
computer their uses and concept from an early age .
Show Me computer aims to provide children with a well
structured learning scheme interesting and informative lessons
with practical as well as traditional activities to practise and
acquire knowledge and learning skills.
The gradual progression of topics help children learn concepts
of computer gradually.
Every lesson have additional information which add interest of
children in subject matter. It includes vocabulary, Fact File or
Folder, Do you know etc.
We present these books with the confidence that these books
will prove a mile stone in learning and understanding the
computer for young children.
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Content of Show Me Computer Book 2 with objectives
and learning outcomes
Chapter Name
Objective and Learning Outcomes
More About Computer
Discuss the uses of computer in daily life
different types of computer
Parts of computer
Name different parts of computer i.e system unit
keyboard, mouse, Monitor and Printer
Input device
Describe Input device
Keyboard, Mouse and Joystick
More about Keyboard
Explain the functions of Num keys, Function keys
Cursor control key and letter keys
System Unit
Summarize the C.P.U role
Describe the component of System unit
Output device
Define Output device
Describe the function of Monitor and Printer
How computer works
Explain the terms Input, Process, Store and Output
Lets Program Computer
Describe the term program and software
Internet
Discuss the importance of internet
Windows Paint
Explain the uses of different tools in the paint
program
Word Processing
Use word processing program to type word and
sentences
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Teaching Guide
Introduction
This module is an intensive two-day, four hours per day training
session that will allow teachers to understand the use of comp
-uter and how they work. This module will assist teachers for
using the computer as a resource in facilitating student learning.
Upon completion of this module, participants will be able to
made good use of computers.
Aim
The aim of this module is to have WIT-Prep attendees learn how
to make good practical use of computers.
Prerequisites
Must have access to a computer and a willingness to learn
about computers.
Subject Matter
The focus of this module is to help teachers learn how computers
work and how to use them.
Goals and Objectives
Upon completion of this module/activities participants will be
able to use computer
*Explore computer and its working
* Explain Imp of computer in our daily life
* Identify the types of computer
* Describe the functions of different keys on
* Name different parts of computer i.e. system unit
* keyboard, mouse, monitor and Printer
* Describe Input device
Keyboard, Mouse and Joystick
* Explain the functions of Num keys, Function keys
* Cursor control key and letter keys
* Summarize the C.P.U role
* Describe the component of System unit
* Define Output device
* Describe the function of Monitor and Printer
* Explain the terms Input, Process, Store and Output
*Describe the term program and software
*Discuss the importance of internet
*Explain the uses of different tools in the paint program
*Use word processing program to type word and
sentences
Materials
· Computer
· Access to the Internet
· Paper
· Pencil
· Mentor guidance
Assessment and Evaluation
· Participants must pass the self-assessment quizzes in this
module with 80% accuracy
· Complete various activities throughout the module.
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Question
MORE ABOUT COMPUTER
What is Personal Computer ?
Computer which are used at home, or in school are called
personal computer
Question
How many types of personal computers ?
There are three types of personal computer
Desktop computer
Laptop computer
Palmtop computer
Question
What is the desktop computer ?
Desktop computers are the most common types of personal
computer.
Question
What is the laptop computer ?
It is a portable computer We can easily take this computer
anywhere.
Fill in the Blanks
1. Computer are used at many places
2. There are three common types of computer
3. Laptop is a portable computer
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4. Palmptop is the smallest type of personal computer
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Question
PARTS OF COMPUTER
What is Hardware ?
Computer is made up of many small parts these parts are
called hardware.
Question
How many types of Hard ware ?
There are four types of Hardware
1. Input device 2. Memory Device 3. Central Processing Unit
4. Output device
Question
Define Input device ?
Hardware which are used to enter data into the computer are
called input device
Question
What is Central Processing Unit ?
It is the brain of the computer
Fill in the Blanks
1.Keyboard, Mouse and Joy stick are input devices
2. Floppy disk, Hard Disk, CD Rom and RAM are the example of
memory device
3. C.P.U is the brain of the computer
4. Monitor and Printer are output devices
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Question
INPUT DEVICES
How to use input devices ?
An input devices is used to enter data
Question
How many types of input device ?
There are following types of input devices
1. Keyboard 2. Mouse 3. Joystick 4. Scanner
Question
Define Keyboard ?
The Keyboard is an Input device
Question
Define Mouse, Joystick and Scanner ?
Mouse is an input device use to graphical software
Joystick is used to play games
Scanner use to copy words and images
Fill in the Blanks
1. An Input device is used to enter data and command into the
computer
2. Keyboard has Enter Keys to enter data
3. Mouse is another important input device
4. Joystick is used to play games
5. Scanner is used to copy
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Question
MORE ABOUT KEYBOARD
Define Keyboard ?
Keyboard is an input device. It has different keys
Question
How many keys are in numeric keypad ?
A numeric keypad has 17 Keys
Question
How many Special keys are there on keyboard ?
There are 12 keys on the top of a keyboard. These are marked
F1,F2,F3......F12 each of these keys are used for a special
purpose
Question
Name a few keys placed near cursor control ?
* Escape key * Enter key * Caps lock key * Space bar key
* Control key * Shift keys * Backspace keys * Alternate key
Fill in the Blanks
1. Function keys are used for a special function or job
2. Typewriter area is the main part of a keyboard
3. Numeric keys used for the quick calculation of math
4. Cursor control keys used for moving the cursor in different
direction.
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Question
SYSTEM UNIT
Define System Unit ?
System Unit is a box shaped part of a computer Keyboard
Mouse, Monitor and printer are attached to it
Question
What is C.P.U ?
C.P.U stand for Central Processing Unit. It is the place where
data is to be processed its work like our brain
Question
How many kinds of computer memory ?
Computer has two kinds of memory
Temporary Memory and Permanent Memory
Question
Define Motherboard ?
A Motherboard is the main circuit board of a computer. All
electrical components plug into the motherboard
Fill in the Blanks
1.System unit is a box shaped part of a computer
2.C.P.U stands for central processing unit.
3.RAM Stands for Random Acess Memory
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Question
OUTPUT DEVICE
Write any two example of output device ?
These are the output device
1. Monitor 2. Printer
Question
How many types of printer ?
Printer are of many types Some of them are
* Dot matrix Printer * Ink jet Printer * Laser printer
Question
Name Some Output device ?
1. Monitor 2. Printer 3. Speaker 4. Scanner 5. Keyboard
Question
Make a circle on the output device ?
See in book page no 27
Fill in the Blanks
1.Monitor is an output device
2.Printer is another type of commonly used output device.
3.Monitor looks like a television screen
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Question
HOW DOES A COMPUTER
WORK
How many processing information ?
There are three basic steps involved in processing information
through on computer 1. Input 2. Processing 3. Output
Question
What is Input ?
First of all we enter the data into the computer this is called
input.
Question
What is Processing ?
Processing means treating the data according to the instruction
it also changes the data into useful information as required.
Question
Label the parts of computer as input device
processing unit and output device ?
See in book page no 30
Fill in the Blanks
1.The data that we feed into the computer.
2.Processing means treating the data according to the
instruction.
3.Output means the useful information that the computer
produce.
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LETS PROGRAM COMPUTER
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Question
What is Program ?
A Program is a set of instruction that tell computer what to do
and how to do it
Question
What is Window ?
Windows is kind of software
Question
Define Database ?
A Data base is a list of phone numbers or any other list of
special things
Fill in the Blanks
1.Computer cannot work on its own It needs instruction to work
2 A Program is a set of instruction that tell computer what to do
and how to do it.
3. Programs are also called software
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Question
INTERNET
Define Network ?
Where two or more computers that are linked together form a
network.
Question
Define Internet ?
The internet is also a network of computers that are linked
together to share information through a satellite.
Question
What is Satellite ?
A Satellite is a part of the Space Science which responsible
that are linked together to share information.
Fill in the Blanks
1.You can send message to one another through wires using
computers.
2. When two or more computers that are linked together form a
network.
3. You can share data and information through a network
4. The internet is also a network of computer that are linked
together to share information through a satellite
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Question
WINDOWS PAINT
What is Icon ?
The tools have small pictures on them these are called icons
Question
Define Magnifier ?
Magnifier tool makes the picture or text bigger or smaller.
Question
What is Paint ?
A paint is a drawing software which was presented in the start
menu option.
Fill in the Blanks
1.Paint has many tools in its tool box.
2. The tools have small pictures on them these are called icons.
3. These tools do different jobs to draw the pictures
4. The line tool use to make a straight line in paint
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WORD PROCESSING
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Question
What is Word Processing ?
The program you used with computer for writing is called word
processing.
Question
What is document ?
The word that you write is called a document.
Question
How can you change the size of the text ?
You can also change the size of the text to make words look
bigger or smaller.
Fill in the Blanks
1.The program you use with computer for writing is called
word processing.
2. The words that you write is called a document.
3. You can do many other things using MS Word.
4. You can write letters and stories using MS Word.
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