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Lesson Objectives

Lesson Objectives. By the end of the lesson you will: Be able to identify different types of computers 2. Be able to explain the advantages and disadvantages of different computers. Types of Computers. Identify different types of computer including

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Lesson Objectives

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  1. Lesson Objectives By the end of the lesson you will: • Be able to identify different types of computers 2. Be able to explain the advantages and disadvantages of different computers

  2. Types of Computers Identify different types of computer including PC, mainframe, laptop, netbook and PDA Laptop Personal Digital Assistant Desktop SmartPhone Embedded Netbook Mainframe

  3. Task • Complete the Timeline worksheet and stick it in your book… Use the link to the teach-ict.com website as well as other websites to find the information…

  4. What have you found out… • Colossus – The world’s first computer • Mainframes – Large powerful computers used by organisations • Desktop – General purpose computer used by individuals • Laptop – Portable, same as desktop except it has a battery • Netbook – Small version of a laptop, lightweight, cheaper, although has less functionality • PDA – A mobile device that functions as a personal information manager, often has the ability to connect to the Internet • Smartphone – A smartphone is a mobile phone that includes advanced functionality beyond making phone calls and sending text messages

  5. Plenary – Hands up! • What’s the difference between a netbook and a laptop? • What does PDA stand for? • Who would use a mainframe computer? • What are the uses of a desktop computer? • How have smartphones affected you?

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