6207
COURSE
Computer Skills and
1.00 Digital Literacy
Applications
ESSENTIAL STANDARD
1.01 Survey the basic aspects of a computer.
 What are the parts and features of a computer?
ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS
 What are the functions and components of operating
systems, programs, and networks?
ESSENTIAL STANDARD
1.02 Investigate uses of the Internet and World Wide Web.
 What are the uses and features of the Internet and the World
ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS
Wide Web
 What are methods of online communication?
ESSENTIAL STANDARD
1.03 Identify best practices for computer security and privacy.
 What are threats to your computer?
ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS
 What are the guidelines for protecting your computer and
family from online predators?
1.
Instructional Activities
Study the words in the vocabulary list.
Resources
 Vocabulary
2.
Choosing a Computer:
 PowerPoint
This module provides an overview of computer hardware and software  Everfi - Login
in the context of making informed decisions when choosing a computer.  Performance
Skills Rubric
ESSENTIAL QUESTION: Students will identify the parts and features
of the computer.
3.
What is a computer?
An electronic device that receives data, processes data, stores data,
and produces a result (output).
Classified by size, speed and application
Uses hardware and software
Comes in different types
 Everfi - Login

4.
Identify the Types of Personal Computers

Desktop computer: designed to be used on a desktop.
Laptop computer: designed to be small enough and light enough to
be used on your lap.
Notebook/Tablet computer: designed to be used on a desktop but
still small enough to be portable.
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Digital Literacy
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5.
Instructional Activities
Identify and explain computer components.
Hardware – the physical equipment of the computer that you can see
and touch
Input, Output, & Storage Devices
Input device: hardware that allows you to communicate with your
computer.
Output device: hardware that allows your computer to communicate
with the user
Storage device: allows you to store or retrieve information
Processing Device
Central Processing Unit (CPU) – known as the heart or “brain” of the
computer and is responsible for processing the information that has
been entered into the computer
http://www.commoncraft.com/video/computer-hardware
Resources
 Everfi – Login
 Alice 2.3.4b
 Alice Project
 Performance
Skills Rubric
 2 computers
that have been
opened up so
that students
can touch and
build the
components.
 Computer
input, output
and storage
devices.
6.
Buying a Computer - An exploration of the different considerations
when selecting a computer for school
-Hard drive size
-Performance
-Internet capabilities, and
-Computer type (desktop vs. laptop vs. tablet)
 Everfi Log - In
7.
What Software do I need? - A discussion of evolving software
technologies, including open source software.
 Everfi Log - In
8.
Family Computer - An exploration of the different considerations when
selecting a computer for a family, including hard drive size,
performance, internet capabilities, and computer type (desktop vs.
laptop vs. tablet).
 Everfi Log - In
9.
Cloud Computing - A discussion of cloud computing and its benefits.
 Everfi – Login
 Alice 2.3.4b
 Alice Project
 Performance
Skills Rubric
Evaluation will be performed at the end of each Everfi Module. Passing Score = 80 percent.
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Digital Literacy
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