Tuesday, 20th September 2106
Topic: Introduction to Computer
OBJECTIVES
• Identifying the computer
• Learning about different types of
Computer and their uses
A Computer is an Electronic
Device that accepts data,
stores it, and bring out
information.
PARTS OF A COMPUTER
MONITOR
A monitor shows us information on the
screen. It looks like a television
KEYBOARD
It is used to enter information
inside the computer.
SYSTEM UNIT
It is the engine of the computer
MOUSE
It is used for pointing, clicking and
dragging.
Computer attachment are any
devices that can be connected to a
computer.
Examples are:
Speakers
Printer
Projector
Pen drive CD
NON-COMPUTER RELATED OBJECTS
They are objects that are not related
to the computer and we can see them
at home , school, classrooms and play
ground etc.
book
pencil
penruler
table
chair
Toy train
COMPUTER RELATED OBJECTS
They are objects that are related to
the computer.
Water dispenser
Digital watch
Digital camera
Remote control
Blender
Calculator
PLACES WHERE COMPUTER CAN BE FOUND
Monday, 17th October 2016
OBJECTIVES
• Learning about different places
Computer can be found
Topic: Computer around us
We can find computer in many places like;
1. Offices
2. Banks
3. Schools
4. Shopping mall
5. Homes
Monday, 17th October 2016
OBJECTIVES
• Learning about different uses of a
Computer
• Mention five (5) uses of a Computer
Topic: Uses of a Computer
USES OF A COMPUTER
USES OF A COMPUTER
1. It is used to listen to music
2. It is used to draw pictures
3. It is used to chat with our friends.
4. It is used to play games.
5. It is used to watch movies
6. It is used to type a document
TYPES OF COMPUTER
Super computer
Mainframe computer
Mini computer
Micro computer
We have two types
1. Desktop
portable
THE MOUSE
It is an handheld device that is used for
pointing, clicking and dragging.
PARTS OF A MOUSE
1. Right button
2. Left button
3. Scroll wheel
Left button
Scroll wheel
Right button
HOW TO CLICK ON A MOUSE
Left click
Right click
Double click
KEYBOARD
It is used to enter information
inside the computer.
2. Number key
It is used for typing numbers.
1. Alphabet keys: it contains letter A-Z and it is
used for typing letters.
3. Special keys
It is used for doing special actions.
Numeric keypad
Arrow keys
4.Numeric keypad
5.Arrow keys
6.Additional keys: they are used to perform
special function on the keyboard.
Enter key: it is used to accept commands.
Spacebar key: it is used to give space between
letters.
Delete key: it is used to erase wrong typing.
Caps lock key: it is used to write capital or
small letter
Backspace key: it is used to go
back on the line.
HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE
Hardware are the parts of the computer that can be seen and
touch.
Software are the parts of the computer that we use to do our
work inside the computer. We can see and touch it with the mouse
WordPad
Notepad
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Paint
INPUT DEVICE
They are devices that are used to put
information inside the Computer
GAMEPAD
SCANNER
TOUCH SCREEN
TOUCH PAD
JOYSTICK
MOUSE
LIGHT PEN
WHAT AM I
KEYBOARD
OUTPUT DEVICES are devices that are
used to bring information from the computer
MONITOR
PRINTER
SPEAKER
PLOTTER

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