1. COMPUTERS IN THE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT
CHAPTER 3

2. COMPUTERS, TEACHING, AND YOU
Developing an understanding of how computer works
How computers can be used for administrative and academic tasks
Develop hands-on skills with the hardware and software

3. COMPUTER BASICS The Computer System The Computing Cycle Hardware
Software
The Computing Cycle
Input
CPU (Central Processing Unit)
Storage – RAM & ROM
Output

4. HARDWARE INPUT DEVICES OUTPUT DEVICES Mouse Keyboard Digital camera
Scanners
Joysticks
OUTPUT DEVICES
Monitors
Projectors
Speakers
Headphones
Printers

5. SOFTWARE SYSTEM SOFTWARE APPLICATION SOFTWARE
Operating system – Windows, MacPro, Linux
APPLICATION SOFTWARE
End-user programs – database, Microsoft Office 2013

6. Networking computers Offers communication and share resources
PCs connected to a network are called network workstations.
Networking technology
LANs – Local Area Networks
WANs - Wide Area Networks
Bandwidth – carrying capacity of the transmission media
for sending information

7. SHARING AND COMMUNICATING VIA A NETWORK
Shared hardware – printer, scanner or peripheral devices
Shared software – classroom software
Data sharing – class handouts or other content files to be copied and printed
Network tools – groupware and network monitoring
Communications – peer and teachers; e-pal projects can be initiated

8. EDUCATIONAL COMPUTING
Students will be able to:
Publish newsletter with digital images
Connect to online resources
Share data and resources across a school or global