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=Week 3: Computer Basics=

__Gaining Students' Attention__
Tell students they are each allotted $1500 to spend. Send them to Dell ([|http://dell.com]) and give them 10 minutes to customize a computer without going over the allotted money. How do they know what to choose? Undoubtedly, you'll see a lot of them frustrated at not really knowing what to choose. Have them discuss their experience and what they chose. Let them know that this is a scenario they may encounter in their future job -- the need to purchase hardware and software in an effective and efficient manner.

__Objectives and NETS-T Standards Addressed__
NETS-T 3. Model Digital-Age Work and Learning Teacers exhibit knowledge, skills, and work processes representative of an innovative professional in a global and digital society. Teachers: a. demonstrate fluency in technology systems and the transfer of current knowledge to new technologies and situations

__Recall of Prior Learning__
Last week we covered lesson planning. Did anyone teach someone something (like how to make a grilled cheese sandwich) and consider the process you were using to teach them?

__Presentation of Material__
Show the video //What Components are in My Computer// available at: http://www.videojug.com/film/what-components-are-inside-my-computer media type="custom" key="2946707"

Take students through Intel's //The Journey Inside// curriculum (http://educate.intel.com/en/thejourneyinside/). This curriculum was designed to be used by teachers in schools.

__Discovery Learning and Performance__
(Todd: There is an older CPU in WLLD 006 which anyone of us can use for live demonstration or hands-on work.)  Thanks. I have a PC I plan on bringing up to class to allow the students to tear apart and talk about each piece. Also, just a side note, IE 8.0 does not work with this WIKI site. It will not allow any text editing.

__Assignments and Assessment__
LifeHacker http://lifehacker.com/ The How-To Geek http://www.howtogeek.com/ Common Craft [|http://commoncraft.com]
 * Assignment 1:** Below are three great resources for continuing to learn about computing issues. Browse through all three sites and locate an item that solves a problem you have had in the past (or are having now) with a computer. Be prepared to share that link and what you have learned from it with your classmates in the Discussion Board.


 * Assignment 2:** Take Quiz #3


 * Reading Assignment for Next Week:** Chapter 11

Choose one of the images **Mark, were there imaages attached?** See Example Below and discuss a few points that you've learned about what's in the image. What is it, what does it do, how does it work, and WHY IS IT IMPORTANT FOR YOU TO KNOW ABOUT IT??? Make this personalized. Don't just read a definition from the book or wikipedia. Maybe you have an anecdote about a particular image. For example, I could tell about how I nearly chopped off my finger while changing the insides of a computer. This assignment will be graded on 4 criteria, at 30 points total:
 * Alternative Assignment to Assignment 1:** Students add text, audio, or video comments to a voicethread that has several pictures of computer hardware, peripheral devices, or network equipment. They can also draw on the screen along with comments.
 * Did you figure out how to add a comment?
 * Did you post accurate information about what is in the image?
 * Did you explain why it is important for you as an educator to know about what is in the image?
 * Did you view everyone else's comments? (on your honor)

Here's the one from my (Mark's) online 3123 section last fall: media type="custom" key="2950783"

__Additional Items For Online Sections__
Online Discussion: We talk about today's generation of students as being tech savvy, but a new assessment by ETS (the standardized testing company) has shown that this may not be the case. //Before responding, click here to watch the brief intro to the iSkills assessment.// If you really stop to think about it, developing "true" technology literacy is crucial to our nation's future strentgh and security. Now, who do you believe bears the responsibility for developing K12 students' technology literacy skills? Can you/Should you/Will you take on some of this responsibility by regularly engaging your students in effective uses of technology in your own classroom? If not you, then who should take on this great responsibility?

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