This document provides an overview of basic computer terminology for students. It defines hardware and software, describes the operating system and desktop interface, explains programs and applications, and distinguishes between files, folders, extensions, and storage types. The objectives are for students to identify computer hardware and software, describe basic terminology, and differentiate files, folders, extensions, and storage.

1. TECHNOLOGY 101
Cat Jackson

2. OBJECTIVES
• Students will be able to identify the basic hardware and software
of a computer.
• Students will be able to describe basic computer terminology.
• Students will be able to identify the differences between files,
folders, extensions, and storage types.

3. CAN YOU IDENTIFY THE FOLLOWING?

4. HARDWARE OR SOFTWARE?
• Hardware- The
components of a
computer that can be
seen and/or touched.
• Software- The components
of a computer that is
processed, and the user
interacts with such as
programs, applications,
documents, files, and/or the
operating system.

5. THE COMPUTER

6. PERIPHERALS

9. THE OPERATING SYSTEM
• Allows users to interact with the computer.
• GUI- Graphical User Interface

12. DESKTOP

13. PROGRAMS
Programs or Applications- Allow the
user to perform certain tasks such as
write a paper, edit a photo, or browse
the internet.

14. • A file is a piece of saved
data. You will usually
save this data from an
application, such as
Word or PowerPoint.

15. • A folder is a way of
organizing files.
You can create
new folders in
different places.

16. • An extension
refers to the type
of file that is being
saved.

17. STORAGE

18. MY COMPUTER

19. CAN YOU IDENTIFY THE FOLLOWING NOW?

20. QUESTIONS?
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