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By the end of the lesson you will:
1. Be able to identify different types of computers
2. Be able to explain the advantages and disadvantages of different computers
Lesson Objectives
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Types of ComputersIdentify different types of computer includingPC, mainframe, laptop, netbook and PDA
Desktop
SmartPhone
Personal Digital Assistant
MainframeNetbook
Laptop
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Task
• Complete the Timeline worksheet and stick it in your book…
Use the link to the teach-ict.com website as well as other websites to find the information…
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What have you found out…• Colossus – The world’s first computer
• Mainframes – Large powerful computers used by organisations
• Desktop – General purpose computer used by individuals
• Laptop – Portable, same as desktop except it has a battery
• Netbook – Small version of a laptop, lightweight, cheaper, although
has less functionality
• PDA – A mobile device that functions as a personal information
manager, often has the ability to connect to the Internet
• Smartphone – A smartphone is a mobile phone that includes advanced functionality beyond making phone calls and sending text messages
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Plenary – Hands up!• What’s the difference between a netbook and a
laptop?
• What does PDA stand for?
• Who would use a mainframe computer?
• What are the uses of a desktop computer?
• How have smartphones affected you?