Teacher Resource

Computer Skills

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Computer and Uses of Computers:

1.	Objective	Students will be able to list the uses of computers and the places where the computer is used.
2.	Skill	Computer uses
3.	Sub-Skill	Uses of computer
4.	Digital Assets provided:	The Teacher Resource for Uses of Computers provides digital assets for the following- Fun activity breaker activity: Warm Up: Yes, No Computer – A very Useful machine Computer Everywhere  Main Activity  Uses of computers – Sorting Activity Help to Bond Assessment – Worksheets
5.	Prerequisite:	Pre-teach vocabulary:
6.	Teaching and Learning Aids Provided:	Ice breaker activity: Video –Teacher resource video Ice breaker activity: Adaptation video – Teacher resource video Ice breaker activity: Visual cards- PDF Mr Compu- A very useful machine.- Student resource Video with ISL Mr Compu – A very useful machine – modified Student resource video Mr Compu – A very useful machine -: Adaptation video – Teacher resource video Uses of Computers-Graphic organiser PDF Uses of Computer- Vocabulary sight words- PDF Uses of Computers- Visual cards-PDF  Song -Computer Everywhere – Video Main activity: Uses of Computers – Sorting activity PDF Main activity: Uses of Computers – Sorting activity -Word WallWork sheets: PDF and Word Wall Note: A Video is provided explaining the assistive technologies needed for this topic
7.	Pre-Teach vocabulary:	use useful machine computer things games movies play music drawing

Goal of the Lesson:

• Few children will be able to list all the uses of computers.
• Some children will be able to list a few uses of computers.
• All children will be able to know that computers are used in various places.

Materials required:

1. Expected Prior Knowledge

Awareness of the extent of student’s prior knowledge of the topic will help the teacher plan and deliver the lesson appropriately.  

1. Icebreaker activity: Warm Up: yes, no 

Asset objective:  Learners will be able to express themselves on their knowledge of computers with this game.

Instructions to play the Game: 

Click here to watch the video with the Instructions.

Click here to watch the adaptation to address learner variability video. 

2. Computer -A very useful Machine

A computer is a useful machine. It can do many things.

Uses of Computer

A computer is used for simple things:

• Watching movies and cartoons
• Listening to music
• Playing games
• Writing
• Drawing

Places where computers are used:

• Bank
• Library
• Railway station 
• School

3. Computer Everywhere

Computers everywhere we see,

In classrooms and homes, they set us free.

They help us learn and play with glee,

In our world, they’re the key.

At the store, they scan and beep,

On the road, they help us keep.

In hospitals, they heal and treat,

Computers make our lives complete.

4. Uses of Computers- Sorting Activity

Asset Objective: Learners can apply their understanding of where computers are used and where they are not and sort them accordingly.

Prerequisite:

•  Have prior knowledge of computers and uses of computers.
• Children should have seen the video on Mr Compu: A Useful Machine.

Aim: To identify places where computers can be used and decide when the computers cannot be used.
Materials required: Laminated sheets for the activity with velcro attached.

Setting for the activity: Indoor

Type of activity: Individual 

Preparation of activity: 

• The teacher must take the printout of the above-given printables and laminate them. 
• The Velcro’s rough side must be attached to the first sheet.
• Next, cut the pictures along the dotted lines and stick the soft portion to each picture.

Procedure: 

• The children have to be provided with the materials, and the children have to decide which picture goes into which column.

Suggested variation in rules and pace:

• Children could be given extra time to complete the task.
• Children could work in pairs or a team.
• The teacher could first show the children how the activity is done and which card goes into which category. 

Suggested scaffolds for assistance and practice:

• The visual cues will help the children sort in which areas computers are used and in which areas computers are not.
• The teacher can also use verbal prompts to help the children remember the sorting categories, like where the mother preparing roti goes. Where do the card-watching cartoons go?
• The teacher could physically guide the child’s hand as they sort the objects. 
• After providing a lot of support and prompts, the teacher has to reduce the level of support so that the child becomes proficient at sorting and develops independence and self-regulation skills.
• The teacher has to provide opportunities for the child to practice sorting regularly.
• A peer could also help the visually impaired children in the activity.
• A word wall activity is also provided for children with reading and writing difficulties.
• Verbal praise or a small reward is always recommended when the child completes the task. 

Precautions:

• Supervise the children during sorting activities and assist wherever needed.

Troubleshooting:

• If the velcro isn’t available, the children could cut the pictures and paste them on the paper. 

Notes to the teacher:

• Pictures must be printed on a single side (NOT back to back).
• The teacher has to provide assistive technologies to the children if they are working on the computer for the sorting activity.

5. Help to bond.

We all use computers daily, which are very useful in many ways. We too have to maintain the computer properly to get the benefit. We should not misuse or overuse it. Similarly, in our daily lives, we come across different people and get many opportunities to help each other and make our lives worthwhile.

In a small village, there lived a little girl named Shruthi and a little boy named Arun. They both were brothers and sisters. One day, while they were playing carrom, it suddenly started to rain heavily. Shruthi got bored and went to the kitchen. Arun was seeing the rain through the window. Their mother was making pagodas in the kitchen.

Sruthi started helping her mother by peeling the onions. Her mother was pleased. Arun heard a noise outside and looked through the window; he saw their neighbour, Jaya Aunty, screaming. Jaya Aunty had slipped in the rainwater and was about to fall. She was carrying a heavy shopping bag, too. Arun ran out with an umbrella, helped her to carry the bag, and brought her inside his house. Arun gave her a dry towel to wipe herself, ran to the kitchen, and told his mother that Jaya Aunty was wet and was in the front hall. The mother came to the front hall, and Jaya Aunty said; Arun is a very helpful boy. I would have fallen with the shopping bag if Arun had not helped me. My mother felt very happy and said, I am very happy with you both. You helped Aunty, and Sruthi helped me in making the pakodas. Now, let us all enjoy the savoury. At that moment, Jaya Aunty took out a sweet box, gave it to Arun, and said, Help everyone whenever you get a chance. I am very happy with you. Shruthi and Arun realised that we should help each other. Helping others strengthens the bond, too, in the family as well as in the society.

6. Assessment Indicators: 

Assessment Type: Summative assessment

Asset Objective: Learners can match the places where the computers are used with the pictures.

Adaptations for addressing learner variability:

                The worksheets are of different types to cater to learning variabilities

1. Verbal and written directions have been given in the worksheet assignments.
2. Students can express their answers orally to their peer buddy if they face writing difficulties.
3. Students can also drill aloud to themselves or other students.
4. Screen enlarger.
5. Screen reader for the visually impaired.
6. Slant boards for students with motor challenges.
7. Pencil grips must also be provided to those who need it.
8. The Avaz app or any other AAC app or AAC device could also be provided, or children who have communication difficulties can respond by gestures, eye pointing or response cards.
9. Audio recorder
   

Prerequisite: 

• Children should be able to read the words.

Suggested Variation in Pace: 

• Students could take a few extra minutes to complete the worksheets.

Suggested Variation in Perceived Challenge:

1. Children could also record their responses or answers or use response cards to convey the answers to their peers.
2. They may also be allowed to dictate their responses (especially students with visual disabilities)
3. Students may also be given additional time to complete the worksheet.
4. Students could take the assessments using the word wall.

Suggested Scaffolds for Assistance and Practice: 

• The teacher could help the students while reading the words.
• Teachers could activate the students’ prior background knowledge by showing the video again.
• The teacher could break the task into smaller, more manageable parts. Students could also express themselves using gestures or visual aids. 
• Children who can draw a computer could be allowed to draw, and the rest must colour the picture.
• Think-pair-share — Give students a question to think about and answer independently with a partner. Once they’re done, ask them to share their answers and reasoning with the class.

1. Uses of Computers worksheet(Normal worksheet for neurotypicals, Hearing and visually impaired)
2. Uses of computer- Yes or No Regular worksheet  (For Children with ASD, dyslexia, Learning difficulties, locomotory challenges, visually impaired)

3. Uses of computer- Yes or No large font worksheet (for children with low vision)
4. What can you do on a computer worksheet(Normal worksheet for neurotypicals, Hearing, and visually impaired)
5. What can you do on a computer large font worksheet(for children with low vision)
6. Computer Colouring activity worksheet (for all)
7. Match the word(for all to check if they can read the sight words)
8. Match the word with pictures(for all to check if they can read the sight words with pictures).

Click below for the worksheets.