Activity Sheet No. 1.

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Activity Title: Computer Basics: Getting to Know Computers
Learning Manifest understanding about Computers.
Targets:
Concept Notes:
What is a computer?
A computer is an electronic device that manipulates
information, or data. It has the ability to store, retrieve,
and process data. You can use a computer to type
documents, send email, and browse the Web. You can
also use it to handle presentations, games, and more.

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1. Desktop
Computer

Computers simplified
All types of computers consist of two basic components:
1. Hardware - is any part of your computer that has a physical structure, such as the computer
monitor or keyboard.
2. Software - is any set of instructions that tells the hardware what to do. It is what guides the
hardware and tells it how to accomplish each task.
What are the different types of computers?
1. Desktop Computers - They can be small, medium, or large in style,
and they usually sit on a desk.
2. Laptop Computers - Laptops are battery- or AC-powered personal
computers that are more portable than desktop computers, allowing
you to use them almost anywhere.
2. Laptop
Computer
3. Servers are computer that "serve up" information to other
computers on a network.
4. Other types - Here are a few common examples:
a. Tablet computers: These use a touch-sensitive screen for typing
and navigation.
b. Mobile phones: Many mobile phones can do a lot of things
computers can do, such as browsing the Internet and playing
games. These phones are often called smartphones.
3.
c. Game consoles: A game console is a specialized kind of
Server
computer that is used for playing video games.
d. Smart TVs: Many TVs now include applications (or apps) that let you access various types of
online content.

a. Tablet
Computer

Exercises:
1. Think
2. Think
a.
b.
3. Think

b. Mobile
phone

c. Game
console

d. Smart TV

about a maximum of 3 activities you perform or want to perform using a computer.

about all of the computers that are necessary for you to complete your day-to-day activities:
Is it a computer that controls stoplights so you can drive to work? (Yes/No)
Is the weather map on television computer-generated? (Yes/No)
about a maximum of 3 smartphone manufacturers.

Activity Sheet No. 1.2

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Activity Title: Computer Basics: Basic Parts of a Desktop Computer
Learning Identify the basic parts of a Desktop Computer.
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Basics parts
The basic parts of a desktop computer are the computer case, monitor, keyboard, mouse, and power cord.
Each part plays an important role whenever you use a computer.
1. Computer Case / System Unit - The computer
case houses the motherboard, central processing
unit (CPU), power supply, and more. It can either
2.
be a desktop case or a tower case.
2. Monitor - The monitor displays images and text
on the screen.
3. Keyboard - The keyboard is one of the primary
4.
ways we communicate with the computer and
enter data.
1. System
4. Mouse - The mouse is a peripheral that is known
as a pointing device. It lets you point to objects
3.
on the screen, click on them, and move them.
There are two main types of mice: optical and mechanical. The optical mouse uses an electronic
eye to detect movement and is easier to clean. The mechanical mouse uses a rolling ball to detect
movement.
Mouse Alternatives
a. Trackball - A trackball has a ball on top that can rotate freely.
b. Touchpad - A touchpad (also called a trackpad) is a touch-sensitive pad that lets you control the
pointer by making a "drawing" motion with your finger.

b.

a.

Exercises:
A. Identify whether a mechanical or an optical mouse. Answer directly on your activity sheet.
B.

A.
B. Match column A with column B. Copy and answer.

A
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Mouse
Keyboard
CRT Monitor
LCD Monitor
System Unit

B
A. Displays what the computer system is processing.
B. Allows you to point and click and any item on your
computer screen.
C. The primary input device which allows you to input text and
numbers into your computer.
D. It houses the CPU which is the brain of the computer
system.

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Activity Title: Computer Basics: Setting Up a Computer
Learning Identify the steps in setting up a computer.
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Setting up a laptop computer

If you have a laptop, setup should be very easy: Just open it up and press the power button. If the battery
isn't charged, you'll need to plug in the AC adapter. You can continue using the laptop while it charges.
Setting up a desktop computer
1. Unpack the monitor and computer case from the box. Remove any plastic covering or protective
tape. Place the monitor and computer case where you wish on the desk or work area.
2. Locate the monitor cable. It will usually be either a VGA or DVI cable. VGA cables will often have
blue connectors to make them easier to identify. (If you have an all-in-one computer that's built into
the monitor, you can skip to Step 4).
3. Connect one end of the cable to the monitor port on the back of the computer case and the other
end to the monitor. Hand-tighten the plastic-covered screws on the monitor cable to secure it.
4. Unpack the keyboard and determine whether it uses a USB (rectangular) connector or a PS/2
(round) connector. If it uses a USB connector, plug it into any of the USB ports on the back of the
computer. If it uses a PS/2 connector, plug it into the purple keyboard port on the back of the
computer.
5. Unpack the mouse and determine whether it uses a USB (rectangular) connector or a PS/2 (round)
connector. If it uses a USB connector, plug it into any of the USB ports on the back of the computer.
If it uses a PS/2 connector, plug it into the green mouse port on the back of the computer.
6. Locate the two power supply cables that came with your computer. Plug the first power supply
cable into the back of the computer case, and then into a surge protector. Then, using the other
cable, connect the monitor to the surge protector.
7. Finally, plug the surge protector into a wall outlet. You may also need to turn the surge protector on
if it has a power switch.

Exercises:
A. Match the plugs and ports. Answer directly on your activity sheet.

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A
2
B
3
C
E
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Activity Sheet No. 1.4

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Activity Title: Computer Basics: Buttons, Sockets and Slots on a Desktop Computer
Learning Identify the Desktop Computer buttons, sockets and slots.
Targets:
Film Showing
Video is shown to class.

Exercises:
A. Identify the following parts.
1. Optical Media Drive
2. Reset Button
3. Power Button
4. Power Socket
5. VGA Port
6. Ethernet Port
7. Audio In Jack
8. Audio Out Jack
9. P/S2 Mouse Port
10. P/S2 Keyboard Port
B. On the 10 parts, write a description to at least 5 parts.

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Activity Title: The Mouse
Learning Demonstrate basic skills in manipulating the mouse.
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The Mouse
A mouse is a device used to move the mouse pointer around the screen. Usually two buttons to select and
activate features.

Mouse Parts
Scroll
Wheel
Left Click
Button

Right Way To Hold The Mouse

Right Click
Button
Plastic Casing
USB
Connector

Manipulating the Mouse

To move traditional mouse:
1. Grasp mouse with palm down, and index finger gently resting on first button
2. Slide mouse flat along desk
3. If run out of space on desk, lift mouse from desk and place in new position to continue moving
To cancel any option: Click anywhere away from options being active.
Mouse Actions and Steps to Execute
1. Moving the Mouse With the mouse pointer being active on the desktop, move mouse device
anywhere on the desk. You will notice the pointer does the same.
2. Left Clicking - Point mouse cursor at item and then click the left mouse button to select the item.
3. Right Clicking - Point mouse cursor at item and then click right mouse button to display shortcut
menu.
4. Double Clicking Clicking the left mouse button twice in rapid succession to initiate programs or open
files.
5. Scrolling The wheel on the mouse allows you to scroll up or down a document that is being viewed. If
you place your finger on the wheel and pull your finger towards the bottom of the mouse, the wheel will
spin and see what is lower on the document. Pushing the wheel towards the top of the mouse will scroll the
screen so you can see what is at the top of the document.

6. Drag and Drop - Move the mouse pointer over an item on the desktop. Hold down the left button.
While holding down the button, drag the mouse. Release the button to drop the item into a new place on
the screen.
7. Text Selection - Move the mouse to the beginning (or end) of a word. Click the left mouse button and
hold it down to start selecting. While the mouse button is held down, drag the mouse over the text you
want to select. Release the mouse button when done selecting the text.

Exercises:
1. Out of the 7 different mouse actions, which is used in navigating thru the links on a webpage?
2. Draw the mouse and label each part and include a description to each part.

Activity Sheet No. 1.6

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Activity Title: Computer Basics: Understanding Operating Systems
Learning Manifest understanding about Computer Operating Systems.
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Concept Notes:
What is an operating system?
An operating system is the most important software that runs on a computer. It manages the
computer's memory, processes, and all of its software and hardware. It also allows you to
communicate with the computer without knowing how to speak the computer's "language." Without an
operating system, a computer is useless.
The operating systems job
You've probably heard the phrase boot your computer, but do you know what that means? Booting is
the process that occurs when you press the power button to turn your computer on. During this process
(which may take a minute or two), the computer does several things:
a. It runs tests to make sure everything is working correctly.
b. It checks for new hardware.
c. It then starts up the operating system.
Once the operating system has started up, it manages all of the software and hardware on the
computer. Most of the time, there are many different programs running at the same time, and they all
need to access your computer's central processing unit (CPU), memory, and storage. The operating
system coordinates all of this to make sure each program gets what it needs. Without the operating
system, the software wouldn't even be able to talk to the hardware, and the computer would be useless.
Types of operating system
Operating systems usually come preloaded on any computer you buy. Most people use the operating
system that comes with their computer, but it is possible to upgrade or even change operating systems.
The three most common operating systems for personal computers are Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X,
and Linux.
Modern operating systems use a Graphical User Interface, or GUI (pronounced "gooey"). A GUI lets you
use your mouse to click on icons, buttons, and menus, and everything is clearly displayed on the screen
using a combination of graphics and text.
a. Microsoft Windows - Microsoft created the Windows operating system in the mid-1980s. Over
the years, there have been many different versions of Windows, but the most recent ones are
Windows 8 (released in 2012), Windows 7 (2009), and Windows Vista (2007). Windows comes
preloaded on most new PCs, which helps to make it the most popular operating system in the
world.
b. Apple Mac OS X - Mac OS is a line of operating systems created by Apple Inc. It comes preloaded
on all new Macintosh computers, or Macs. All of the recent versions are known as Mac OS X

(pronounced Mac O-S Ten), and the specific versions include Mavericks (released in 2013),
Mountain Lion (2012), Lion (2011), and Snow Leopard (2009).
c. Linux - Linux (pronounced LINN-ux) is a family of open-source operating systems, which means
they can be modified and distributed by anyone around the world. The advantages of Linux are that
it is free, and there are many different distributions (or versions) you can choose from. Each
distribution has a different look and feel, and the most popular ones include Ubuntu, Mint, and
Fedora.
d. Operating Systems for mobile devices - Mobile devices such as phones, tablet computers, and
mp3 players are different from desktop and laptop computers, so they run operating systems that
are designed specifically for mobile devices. Examples of mobile operating systems include Apple
iOS, Windows Phone, and Google Android.
Exercises:
1. What is an operating system? Is it software?
2. What is the operating system used by the computers in the SANHS Computer Laboratory?
3. What is the difference between Microsoft Windows OS and Linux OS?

Activity Sheet No. 1.7

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Activity Title: Computer Basics: Understanding Applications
Learning Manifest understanding about Computer Applications.
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What is an application?
You may have heard people talking about using an application, or an app. But what exactly does that
mean? An app is a type of software that allows you to perform specific tasks. Applications for desktop
or laptop computers are sometimes called desktop applications, and those for mobile devices are called
mobile apps. When you open an application, it runs inside the operating system until you close it. Much
of the time, you will have more than one application open at the same time, and this is known as multitasking.
Types of desktop applications
There are countless desktop applications out there, and they fall into many different categories. Below are
just a few types of applications you might use:
a. Word processor - A word processor allows you to write a letter, design a flyer, and create many
other kinds of documents.
b. Personal finance - Personal finance software, such as Quicken, allows you to keep track of your
income and expenses, create a budget, and more.
c. Web browsers - A web browser is the tool you use to access the Web. Examples of browsers
include Internet Explorer, Firefox, Google Chrome, and Safari.
d. Games - There are many different games you can play on your computer.
e. Media players - If you want to listen to MP3s or watch movies you've downloaded, you'll need to
use a media player.
f. Gadgets - Sometimes called widgets, these are simple applications you can place on your desktop
(or on the Dashboard if you're using a Mac). There are many different types of gadgets, and they
include calendars, calculators, maps, and news headlines.
Installing desktop applications
In order to work, an application usually has to be installed on your computer. Typically, installation is as
simple as inserting the installation disc and following the instructions on the screen. For software
downloaded from the Internet, you can usually double-click it after it is finished downloading and
then follow the instructions on the screen. Many applications include a readme file (for example,
readme.txt), which includes installation instructions and other information.

Opening files with applications

Many applications are designed to open one or more types of files (or file formats). For example,
Microsoft Word can create and edit Word documents. If you don't have the right kind of application,
you won't be able to open a file. There are two main ways to open a file:
1. Find the file on your computer, and double-click it. This will open the file using the default
program.
2. Open the application, then use the application to open the file. Once the application is
open, you can go to the File menu at the top of the screen and select Open.
Mobile apps
Desktop and laptop computers aren't the only devices that can run apps. You can also download apps for
mobile devices like smartphones and tablet computers, which opens up a lot of new possibilities.
Compared with traditional applications, mobile apps are relatively cheap. Many of them cost as little as
$0.99, and others are free. If your mobile device has an Internet connection, you can download apps
directly onto the mobile device. Otherwise, you can download them to your computer and then transfer
them over.

Exercises:
1. Enumerate 5 examples of applications that can usually be found in a computer. Were these installed
or pre-installed?
2. What does double-clicking do to a file?

Activity Sheet No. 1.8

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Activity Title: The Keyboard
Learning Familiarize the typical PC Keyboard.
Targets: State the function of the special keys of a typical PC keyboard.
Concept Notes:

Function Keys - are keys on a computer or terminal keyboard which can be programmed so as to cause
an operating system command interpreter or application program to perform certain actions.
Escape Key - the escape key was appropriated by application programmers, most often to mean Stop.

Exercises: Identify what kind what type of key this key belongs: Function, Numeric, Alpha
1. ______. F9
2. ______. L
3. ______. k
4. ______. ?
5. ______. Q
6. ______. \
7. ______. @
8. ______. 9. ______. F12
10. ______. <

Activity Sheet No. 1.9

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Activity Title: The Keyboard Finger Assignment
Learning
Familiarize the different finger assignments for each of the PC keyboard keys.
Targets:
Concept Notes:

Exercises:
A. Identify the homekey of the following fingers:
1. _______. Ring Finger (Right Hand)
2. _______. Index Finger (Left Hand)
3. _______. Thumb Finger (Left Hand)
4. _______. Middle Finger (Left Hand)
5. _______. Small Finger (Right Hand)
B. Identify the finger assigned to the following keys: (Right/Left Hand: Small Finger, Middle Finger,
Index Finger, Thumb Finger, Ring Finger)
1. _______. J
2. _______. Return Key
3. _______. Backspace Key
4. _______. ;
5. _______. Q

Activity Sheet No. 1.10

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Activity Title:
Learning
Targets:
Practice/Drill
Date

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Practice Typing Using Word Tris
Manifest mastery the different finger assignments for each of the PC keyboard keys.

Wordtris 1 (per game)

/ Leader Signature

Wordtris 2 (per game)

/ Leader Signature

Wordtris 3 (per game)

/ Leader Signature

Date

Typing Drill 1 (5
minutes) /
Leader Signature

Typing Drill 2 (5
minutes)/
Leader Signature

Activity Sheet No. 1.11

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Activity Title: Internet 101: Internet and its Uses
Learning
Manifest understanding about the Internet and its uses.
Targets:
Concept Notes:

Typing Drill 3 (5
minutes) /
Leader Signature

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What is the Internet?

The Internet is the largest computer network in the world, connecting millions of computers. A network is a
group of two or more computer systems linked together.
The World Wide Web
The World Wide Web is a virtual network of websites connected by hyperlinks (or "links"). Websites are
stored on servers on the Internet, so the World Wide Web is a part of the Internet. The World Wide Web was

created in 1989 by Tim Berners-Lee, a software engineer. Before then, computers could communicate over
the Internet, but there were no webpages.
1. HTML - The backbone of the World Wide Web is made of HTML files, which are specially formatted
documents that can contain links, as well as images and other media. All web browsers can read
HTML files.
2. URL - To get to a webpage, you can type the URL (Uniform Resource Locator) into a browser. The
URL, also known as the web address, tells the browser exactly where to find the page.

Uses of the Internet

As the Internet has grown, it has developed into a multi-faceted tool with a vast range of uses such as:
1. Searching information The most common way to find information online is with a search engine.
All you have to do is type in a few words, and the search engine will give you a list of results you
can click on.
2. Communication Aside from searching information, it's also about connecting with friends, family,
and people you've never met before. Today, there are many different ways to communicate online,
including social networking, chat, VoIP, and blogging.
3. Internet Media - TV, radio, and the Internet used to be completely separate things, but that's no
longer true with today's technology. You can now watch TV shows on your computer, and you can
connect to the Internet on many TVs and DVD/Blu-ray players.

Exercises: Indicate which use the item below belongs. Answer either: Searching Information,
Communication or Internet Media
_________________ 1. Facebook
_________________ 2. Google Search
_________________ 3. Youtube
_________________ 4. Yahoo Messenger
_________________ 5. Skype

Activity Sheet No. 1.12

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Activity Title: Internet 101: Browser Basics and Search Engines
Learning
Manifest understanding about browsers and search engines.
Targets:
Concept Notes:
What is a Browser?
A web browser is the tool you use to access the World Wide Web. In order to get the most out of the Web,
it's important to understand the various features of a browser.
Common Web Browsers

Today, Chrome and Internet Explorer are the most popular web browsers. Other browsers include Firefox,
Safari, and Opera. Each one has its own look and feel, but they have the same goal: to display webpages
correctly. Like most modern programs, browsers use a Graphical User Interface (GUI), which means you
can navigate by pointing and clicking with a mouse instead of just typing.
Navigating to a Website
To get the most out of your web browser, there are some basic concepts you need to be familiar with.
1. Address Bar - Browsers have an address bar that shows the web address (also called a URL) of the
page you are on.
2. Links - A link can be text or an image, and it's usually formatted to stand out so you know to click
on it.
3. Navigation Buttons - Sometimes after you click on a link, you might want to go back to the previous
page. You can do this using your browser's Back button. Once you've pressed the Back button, you
can press the Forward button to follow the link again.
4. Search Bar - Some browsers have a built-in search bar for performing web searches. However,
many browsers have combined the address bar and the search bar into a single bar where you can
type web addresses or search terms.
Downloading Files
Your browser can display many different types of documents, media, and other files. But there are times
when you'll want to access a file outside of your browser. Downloading enables you to do this by putting
the file on your computer so you can access it.
1. How to download a file - right-click the link and select Save Target As
2. How to save an image - right-click the image and select Save Picture As.
Search Engines
Search engines are specialized websites that help you find what you're looking for on the Web. All you
have to do is type in one or more keywords, and the search engine will look for matching websites from all
over the Web.
Improving your Searches
1. Take suggestions - As you're typing your search terms, the search engine will try to guess what
you're searching for, and it will show a list of search suggestions.
2. Search phrases - Put quotes around a phrase so each word in the phrase isn't searched for
separately.
3. Exclude words - Use a hyphen (-) at the beginning of a word to exclude search results containing it.
4. Use OR - You can use OR (all caps) to include either of two search words.
5. Get help - Go to your search engine's Help page for more tips.

Exercises: Identify the indicated parts below:

2. ________
1.
_________

3. ________