Generation of Computers and Parts… · B4 Computing

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B4.1.1.1.2 - Describe the types of input devices of a computer and their uses. E.g. joystick, light pen, mouse, pointing stick etc. Bring input devices to class.

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Name at least five different input devices of a computer from memory.
Describe the function or use of each input device in their own words.
Sort a collection of devices into input devices and non-input devices with at least 80% accuracy.
Demonstrate how to use at least two input devices (for example, the mouse and keyboard) correctly.
Explain why the keyboard and mouse are called “input” devices and connect this to what they learned about the parts of a computer in Week 1.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Introduction to Computing (Strand 1)
Sub-strand: Generation of Computers and Parts of a Computer and Other Gadgets (1.1)
Content standard: B4.1.1.1 - Identify parts of a computer and technology tools
Indicator: B4.1.1.1.2 - Describe the types of input devices of a computer and their uses. E.g. joystick, light pen, mouse, pointing stick etc. Bring input devices to class.
Suggested placement: Term 1, Week 2 (Week 2 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.
Source document note: The official curriculum document has a fault in this entry, so the curriculum text above is transcribed exactly as printed:

strand name - printed p.2 and the table of contents head B4 strand 1 "WORD PROCESSING", which is a copy-paste error. Corrected to "INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTING" on four pieces of evidence: the scope-and-sequence names strand 1 "Introduction to computing"; B5 and B6 both print "STRAND 1: INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTING" over the same sub-strands; B4 own p.9 heads strand 3 "WORD PROCESSING"; and B4 strand 1 sub-strands are Generation of Computers, MS-Windows Interface, Data Sources and Usage, and Technology in the Community, none of which is word processing
Curriculum reference: Computing Curriculum (Basic 4-6), 2019, p. 2
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Guide learners to explore the types of input devices and their uses.