Day 6
Why did the computer keep sneezing?
pretest
Computer Basics
- RAM
- CPU
- Hard Drive
- Motherboard
- Input Device
- Output Device
Digital Devices
The effective use of computing technology and digital devices will help increase one's overall productivity.
To work effectively in our increasingly digital world one needs to be able to answer some technical questions like these:
- How quickly does the processor execute commands? What is a processor?
- How much data will a 16 gigabyte hard drive store? What is the difference between a megabyte, gigabyte, and terabyte?
- Will a touch screen or QWERTY keyboard be more useful as an input device? What other input devices are there?
- How much RAM do your applications require to work properly? What is RAM?
Tasks:
- Using the resources below or others you find on the web, create a page on your Weebly website that highlights the main things to consider when buying a laptop and/or a cell phone. Be sure to include any information you consider important, but be sure to address the questions above in detail.
- Watch the Ted Talk on Tech Tips
Resources:
pcmag.com article: How to Buy a Laptop
Youtube Clip: Laptop Buying Guide from Consumer Reports
pcmag.com article: How to Buy a Cell Phone
YouTube Clip: Questions to Ask Before Buying a Phone
cnet.com: Cell Phone Buying Guide
YouTube Clip: Basic Computer Components
YouTube Clip: Computer Maintenance Tips
Things You Should Know by Now
- Six Ps of Success
- Touch Typing Technique
- Trouble Shooting Your Chromebook
- Organizing Your Drive
- Sharing Files in Google Apps
- Setting Up Your Calendar
- Professional Email Format
- Basic Computer Parts
OLD / ON-GOING ASSIGNMENTS
Work on Old Assignments at beginning of class or if you are finished with other assignments.
Learning Style Self-Assessment
- Answer the 16 questions from this survey to learn about your learning style.
Google Calendar
- update your calendar with important events
Gmail
- organize your inbox using labels
- archive any emails you no longer need
Google Drive
- organize your drive using folders and naming conventions
- 01 Online Organization
- 02 Presentation Design
- 03 Digital Footprint
- 04 Coding
Typing Club
- Complete daily practice in Typing Club using proper technique (remember to focus on how you type, not how well). Work on one lesson for 5 to 10 minutes repeatedly, each day
Showcase Website
EverFi Ignition
Comprehension Checks:
(Please note these are only practice. Also, it may count your answer wrong if you don't spell it the same way I do.... don't worry, the point is just so YOU can check your comprehension of the material.)
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