TCH010 – Unit 1 Lesson 2 Ms. Simcox

Introduction Question:  What do you imagine life would be like without computers? This session will be recorded for educational purposes

Session Norms:  Be on time  Be attentive  Be proactive  Be respectful But I have two CC sessions at the same time!  Alternate days/weeks  Week 1:  TCH010 – M, W, F  OTH020 – T, Th  Week 2:  TCH010 – T, Th  OTH020 – M, W, F  Need to attend a class and break the schedule?  Just make sure to watch the recording!  Keep on top of assignments and due dates  Just because you miss a session does not mean you get an extension!

Inside the Personal Computer Objectives: 1)I can compare and contrast the advancement of computers throughout the decades. 2)I can identify and explain key components to the modern personal computer.

Essential Questions:  How have computers changed through the decades?  Why was the microprocessor one of the most important inventions to the personal computer?  In what way did the PC Clone Wars help shape computer usage today?

History of the Computer Timeline  You will use to discover information about computers during a specific decade  Breakout Rooms  By decade  Randomly assigned  As a group, decide the following:  The most significant advancement and why  The most important people/company  Group spokesperson  After 20 minutes, we will return in the Main Room  Spokesperson for each decade will present findings PersonRole First in groupFacilitator Second in groupTime Keeper Third in groupRecorder Fourth in groupReporter

The 1940’s  Most significant advancement? Why?  Most important people/company? PersonRole First in groupFacilitator Second in groupTime Keeper Third in groupRecorder Fourth in groupReporter

The 1950’s  Most significant advancement? Why?  Most important people/company? PersonRole First in groupFacilitator Second in groupTime Keeper Third in groupRecorder Fourth in groupReporter

The 1960’s  Most significant advancement? Why?  Most important people/company? PersonRole First in groupFacilitator Second in groupTime Keeper Third in groupRecorder Fourth in groupReporter

The 1970’s  Most significant advancement? Why?  Most important people/company? PersonRole First in groupFacilitator Second in groupTime Keeper Third in groupRecorder Fourth in groupReporter

The 1980’s  Most significant advancement? Why?  Most important people/company? PersonRole First in groupFacilitator Second in groupTime Keeper Third in groupRecorder Fourth in groupReporter

The 1990’s  Most significant advancement? Why?  Most important people/company? PersonRole First in groupFacilitator Second in groupTime Keeper Third in groupRecorder Fourth in groupReporter

The 2000’s  Most significant advancement? Why?  Most important people/company? PersonRole First in groupFacilitator Second in groupTime Keeper Third in groupRecorder Fourth in groupReporter

First Computer  Electronic Numerical Integrator and Calculator in 1946  Manual programming to switch cables

Microprocessor  The reason we have computers in our homes  Started with Intel (4004 processor)  Circuit chips -> integrated circuits -> transistors

Four Computers Used in 1980’s Commodore PET Tandy TRS-80 Apple IIC IBM PC

PC Clone Wars Which two companies raced each other to clone their operating systems? a.Commodore & Tandy b.Commodore & IBM c.Tandy & IBM d.IBM & Apple e.Tandy & Apple

Graphic User Interface  First introduced by Macintosh (Mac)  Allowed for clickable icons  No need for command prompts  Mac vs PC battle

1.02 Discussion Question  What did you learn about the history of computers that surprised you?  In your opinion, how did the invention of the microprocessor change history forever?  Compare/contrast the PC and the Macintosh computers.  Respond thoughtfully, then comment on some of the entries of your classmates. Be respectful to others. Contact your teacher if you have any questions.

Inside the Personal Computer Objectives: 1)I can compare and contrast the advancement of computers throughout the decades. 2)I can identify and explain key components to the modern personal computer.

What I learned today: Essential Questions:  How have computers changed through the decades?  Why was the microprocessor one of the most important inventions to the personal computer?  In what way did the PC Clone Wars help shape computer usage today? Essential Questions:  How have computers changed through the decades?  Why was the microprocessor one of the most important inventions to the personal computer?  In what way did the PC Clone Wars help shape computer usage today?

Marching Orders  Read Lesson 1.03  Key Components  Go to tch010.weebly.com and add to Word Walltch010.weebly.com  1.02 Quiz (Due by 11:59pm 02/05)  1.02 Discussion (Due by 11:59pm 02/06)  Attend CC Session Tomorrow  Mandatory!  Let me know if you need to attend a different class at the same time