Computer Education

Computer Education1Objectives:Identify then parts of a computer

Describe the use of each part of a computerDo you have computers at home?Major Parts of a ComputerSystem Unit or Computers CasingCentral Processing UnitMonitorKeyboardMouseDisk DrivePrinter

1. System Unit r or Computers Casing-it is the box casing that contains the electronic devices of the computer.-it houses the Central Processing Unit, Hard disk, Modems, Memory, Disk Drives and Various Adapters.

2. Central Processing Unit-It symbolizes the brain of the computer.3. Monitor-it produces an on-screen display of the information needed by the computer user.

-you can read letters, look at pictures, watch movies and see distant places in the computer.4. Keyboard-it is the typewriter-like device that you see connected to the system unit.

-it allows the user to enter data into the computer.5. Mouse-the mouse allows the user to easily and quickly move the pointer to its described location.6. Disk Drive-it is somewhat like a tape recorder. It enables one to recorded or save on a floppy disk the information he needs.7. Printer-it is a device which produces a paper copy of your work displayed on the screen.

-several types of printer are: Dot-matrix, Ink jet, Bubble jet and Laser.SummaryMajor Parts of a ComputerSystem Unit or Computers CasingCentral Processing UnitMonitorKeyboardMouseDisk DrivePrinter

What is a Monitor?How does it differ from other parts of a computer?Describe the mouse.What is its use?Describe the keyboard.

How does it differ from the Printer?What is the use of the Central Processing Unit (CPU)?Why is every part of a computer important and useful?How should we handle/ take care of computers?What should you do if you are not yet familiar with the different parts of a computer?How should you handle the different parts of a computer? Is it good to play with them? Why?EvaluationDescribe briefly the use of each of the following parts of a computer.Monitor]MousePrinterCentral Processing UnitKeyboardAssignment(In a short coupon bond) Draw the different parts of a computer and indicate the use of each part. (5 pts each)