Computer Hardware and Software · SHS1 Computing

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: 1.1.2.LI.2 - Describe the categories of Computer Hardware

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Identify and name the five categories of computer hardware: input, processing, output, storage, and communication devices.
Classify given hardware devices into their correct categories with at least 90% accuracy.
Explain the function of each category of computer hardware in their own words.
Justify why a particular device belongs to a specific category, considering devices that may belong to more than one category.
Present and defend their classification of hardware devices to peers, giving reasons for their choices and responding respectfully to feedback.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Computer Architecture and Organisation (Strand 1)
Sub-strand: Computer Hardware and Software (1.2)
Content standard: 1.1.2.CS.1 - Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of components of Computer Hardware and types of Software 1.1.2.LO.1 Explain the relationships between the components of a computer and how data are transferred among the components. Explain types of Software and their functions
Indicator: 1.1.2.LI.2 - Describe the categories of Computer Hardware
Suggested placement: Semester 1, Week 12 (Week 12 of the year)
Our suggestion, laid out in curriculum order across three terms of twelve weeks. NaCCA does not fix the week, so follow your school's scheme of learning.
Curriculum reference: NaCCA curriculum document, p. 30

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Problem-Based Learning Approach: In different task groups, Task learners to identify and explain the categories of Computer Hardware:
- input devices
- processing devices
- output devices
- storage devices.
- communication devices.
Groups working on different tasks present their tasks for comments. Groups should be tolerant of others' views.
- Notepad or exercise book
- Desktop computers
- The iBox/iCampus (CENDLOS)
Teaching and Learning Materials:
- * Pen * Smartphones * Laptops
- * Tablets * TV and Radio * Open Educational Resources (including YouTube, MOOCs -
- Udemy/Coursera, Khan Academy, and TESSA)
- * Productivity tools ix. Subject-based application software * Instructional Laboratories (with multimedia equipment and smartboards) * Maintenance and repair workshops
Assessment (1.1.2.AS.2). The document marks these depth-of-knowledge levels for this indicator: Level 1 Recall; Level 3 Strategic reasoning.