PURPOSES OF computing devices and SOFTWARE 

Lesson 2: The Big Picture
Students will begin to understand how the various features of computing devices can support various business purposes

Learning Objectives:

1. Know a range of computing devices
   
2. Know the features and purposes of common Computing Devices
   
3. Identify Input and Outputs
   

Learning Outcomes:

• Research and compare the various features of a selection of computing devices
  
• Create a simple animation  advert to sale a computing device 
  

Success Criteria:

1. Compare two devices
2. Compare a range of devices ion detail
3. Create a simple animation
4. A detailed animation that includes at

         least 4 points

• Compare reference to speed, robustness, portability, inputs, outputs, suitability for purpose
  

Resources

1. Overview
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2. Comparison
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Create a comparison between the different devices.

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3. Create a simple advert about which device is better and why:

Advert maker

Lesson 3:
What we are Learning
Students will learn the three main types of software, operating system, application and utilities

Why we are learning
To be able to answer exam questions

Success Criteria:

1. Be able to categorise software into three groups
2. Be aware of some of the features of the various software
3. Select appropriate software to solve an issue 

10 Min. Starter

Topic Notes
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Maybe create a diagram to compare them click here

Quizzes

1. Operating System test
   
2. Word processing Quiz

You are an agony aunt / uncle, read the problem with the computer and write your response

Or make a poster that compares to different types of software
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Overview
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