Title: The Personal Computer

Information Technology I
Level: Secondary First Year (First Quarter)

Subject/Course:
Designer: Marius C. Palafox

At the end of the quarter, the student will demonstrate understanding on the basic
operation of a computer. Topics for the unit are the following:
-

What is a computer?
Types of Computer
Types of Microcomputers
Elements of the Computer System
What are Input Devices?
The Keyboard
Parts of the Keyboard
Functions of the other parts/keys of the keyboard
The Mouse
Parts of the Mouse
Functions of the Mouse
The System Unit
Two Parts of the System Unit
References:
What are Storage Devices?
Computing Fundamentals Book
Types of Memory
1
What are Output Devices
(Digital Whizkids Rex
Parts of the Monitor
Publications)
Printers and other Output Devices
Kinds of Printers

STAGE 1 DESIRED RESULTS

Content Standards:
The learner demonstrates understanding of the process and delivery in Basic PC Operation.
Students will understand that.
Computers come in different forms and sizes.
Essential Questions
Computers can perform different tasks, aside from using it as game consoles.
What is a computer?
Computers has three elements wherein without one of these element/s, it will not function.
Can a computer work on its own?
The hardware element of the computer is divided into two parts.
What are the different types of computer?
Adherence to the correct process flow helps maintain the operation of a PC.
What modern devices are equipped with computers?
How are computers used in everyday living?
Students
will
know

What
is an
Operating
System?
The definition
of a computer
What
are the different
Operating Systems?

The
capabilities
of
a
computer
What are the different elements of an Operating System?
Key Terms
output,
input,
OS,computer?
software, laptop, peopleware, hardware, boot, icons, desktop,
How
are files
organized
in my
Windows,
Microsoft,
data, keyboard, mouse, shut-down
How
do I print
documents?
The three
of a the
computer
How
does elements
one maintain
smoothsystem.
operation of a PC?

The
history
of
computers.
What would happen when a computer was not turned off properly?
The types
ofview
computers.
How
do you
properties of files?
How to starting and shut- down a computer.
Accessing and exploring the operating system.
Managing files and printing simple documents.
Opening a software program.
How to operate a computer.
The desktop, its functions and its components
1
The mouse actions
Parts of a window
How to use each window

STAGE 2 ASSESSMENT EVIDENCE

Other Evidences:
Classroom/Laboratory
Observations (Operate a PC)
Performance
Task 2
Work Samples/Typing on a Typing Tutor Software (Elements of Computer System topic)
Group Discussions
(Maintaining
the Operation
of a students
PC Computer
Assembly)
For purposes
of good file
management,
ask the
to create
a folder, create a

Quizzes
file in Paint, and save the file to created folder. Follow the grading criteria below.
Exam/s
Followed direction accurately without supervision - 5 pts
Followed direction with minimum supervision
- 3pt
Cannot
follow
direction
and
needed
complete
supervision
2 pts
Performance Tasks

Performance Task 1 GRASPS

(Whole 1st Quarter Practice on Typing)
Goal:

Convince buyers to buy a typing software.

Role:
Performance
Task
3- GRASPS
You
are a software
reviewer,
somebody that rates new softwares.
Audience:
Goal:
The
target audience is potential buyers of the software.

Assemble a computer
Situation:
Role:
A
programmer approached you to make a review of his product (a typing software).
Computer Performance
Technician
Product
and Purpose:
Audience: basic PC operation and typing skills
Demonstrate
Computer Owner
Standards
and Criteria for Success:
Situation:
o
Show acceptable speeds in typing
A Demonstrate
brand new desktop
was bought, all still in their boxes. You are asked to
o
accuracycomputer
in PC operation

assemble the computer.

Note:
Instructors
must be always
around, correcting students on their finger placement,
Product
Performance
androving
Purpose:
identifying
theirBasic
errors.
followingskills
rubric shall be followed in grading. Lesson 1 Typing to Lesson
Demonstrate
PCThe
Assembly
6.
Standards and Criteria for Success:

o Accuracy in pinpointing proper hardware to the correct port

o Follow safety assembly guidelines to prevent computer damage
Note: The class will be divided into groups and they will assemble the PC. Will follow the
rubric below for grading the performance activity.

STAGE 3 LEARNING PLAN

ng how to operate a PC?) Hook

ill be doing. Where & Why
vities. For some activities (e.g. Typing) student and the instructor will keep a record to kee
luate

You are a PC Technician. A brand new desktop computer was bought, all still in
their boxes. You are asked to assemble the computer.

Goal:

Assemble a computer

Role:

Computer Technician

Audience:

Computer Owner
Situation:

A brand new desktop computer was bought, all still in their boxes. You are asked to
assemble the computer.
Product Performance and Purpose:
Demonstrate Basic PC Assembly skills

Standards and Criteria for Success:

o Accuracy in pinpointing proper hardware to the correct port

o Follow safety assembly guidelines to prevent computer damage