Lesson Plan

September 22, 1999

Details

Reading / References

Read chapter 1 from Discovering Computers 2000

Objectives

• Explain why it is important to be computer literate
• Define the term computer
• Identify the components of a computer
• Explain why a computer is a powerful tool
• Differentiate among the various categories of software
• Explain the purpose of a network
• Discuss the uses of the Internet and the World Wide Web
• Describe the categories of computers and their uses

Morning Coursework

• Personal Introductions
• Lesson Plan Overview
• How to use the TallTech Web
• Introduction to Section (Intro to PC)
• Chapter 1 – Intro to Computers – PPT Slides
• Using the SC Site (http://www.scsite.com/dc2000/)
• Using the Mouse (Interactive Lab) – pg 1.46 (http://www.scsite.com/sclabs/menu.htm)
• Using the Keyboard (Interactive Lab) – pg 1.47 (http://www.scsite.com/sclabs/menu.htm)
• Nerd Video – Bill Gates (1hr)

Afternoon Coursework

• Checkpoint – pg 1.42 (http://www.scsite.com/dc2000/default.cfm?chap=1&module=check)
• Hands On – pg 1.45 (http://www.scsite.com/dc2000/default.cfm?module=hands&chap=1)
• At the Movies – pg 1.41 (http://www.scsite.com/dc2000/default.cfm?module=movies&chap=1)
• Net Stuff – pg 1.47 (http://www.scsite.com/dc2000/default.cfm?module=stuff&chap=1)
• Browse “Learn the Net”
• Check out the video next to Web chat (what not to do to the school computers)
• Review Key Terms – pg 1.40
• Read “History of the Computer” – pg 1.48 to 1.57; Note that Web site is interactive. (http://www.scsite.com/dc2000/default.cfm?module=time&chap=1)
• Intro To Internet Video 1 (1hr)

Lab Work

• Read chapter 1
• Complete afternoon Coursework