Technology Operations and Concepts

Technology In My WorldA stand-alone instruction resourcefor children exiting 2nd grade.

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By: Vickie Lehtonen

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What is Technology???These are all examples of Technology that we use!

Yes! A computer is one piece of technology that we use. There are many parts to a computer, and they all do something different that allows us to work on a computer.

Lets learn about each of these computer parts.

Is a computer a piece of technology? Yes! No!

Try Again!Remember, technology is a tool that can help us complete a task. Ask yourself whether a computer can help you complete a task, like a homework task.

This is a computer tower.It has the computers brain in it. This is where the information is stored on the computer.The button on the front of the computer tower is where you turn the computer on and off.Laptop computers dont have a tower, they have the brain built right into the laptop.

This is a computer monitor.A monitor looks similar to a TV, but it is used for computers.A monitor shows us the information that is in our computer tower.A monitor allows us to view images from our computer and the internet.

This is the mouse.The mouse is what we use to move around the computer screen.The mouse has buttons on it that we push when we want to click on something being viewed on the computer screen.

This is a keyboard.The keyboard has different keys on it.The keyboard has all of the letters of the alphabet on it, as well as numbers and symbols.The keyboard allows us to type letters, numbers, and symbols on the computer monitor.

Which part of the computer has the power button on it?

The Monitor The Tower The Mouse

Try Again!Remember, the tower is where the brain of the computer is, and that is where you can turn the computer on and off.

Which computer part allows you to type words on the monitor? The Monitor The Tower The Keyboard

Try Again!Remember, this computer part has numbers, letters, and symbols on it that allow us to type on the monitor.

Which computer part allows you to view pictures and words?The Monitor The Mouse The Keyboard

Try Again!Remember, this computer part looks like a TV and it allows us to view things like pictures and words.

How do I take care of Technology?It is important to know how to take care of computers and technology items in order for them to keep working.

There are some special rules that we should know about taking care of technology.

Should we eat and drink near a computer?

YesNo

Try Again!What if something spilled on the computer? It is not a good idea to have food and drinks near a computer in case an accident might occur.

What should we do after we are done using a computer?Turn it off.Leave it on.

Try Again!Turning a computer off after we are done using it helps save energy and allows the computer to rest while we are not using it.

What do you do if you need help?

Ask an adultfor helpTry to fix itmyself

Try Again!If you have a problem, you should ask someone for help so that the problem doesnt get worse.

Do you know what to do if a person asks you for personal information on the computer?It is NEVER a good idea to give out personal information on the computer to strangers, just like you would not give this information to a stranger in person either.

Personal information is information that gives clues about where you live or about your family, like:Your full nameYour addressYour phone numberYour school nameYour mom and dads namesYour brother or sisters names

Is telling someone your favorite color an example of personal information?YES!NO!

Try Again!

Remember, personal information is something about you or your family that tells where you live or how to find out where you live like your names, address, and phone numbers.

Which is an example of personal information that you should NOT give out?

Your favorite food The name of your school Your favorite book

Try AgainRemember, personal information gives clues about where you live.

Lets pretend that you are playing a game on the computer at school or at home, and a screen pops up and there is a person named Uncle that wants to know your phone number so that he can call your mom and dad. What would you do? Give him the phone number Ask an adult for help

Try Again!Remember, it is NEVER ok to give out your personal information on the computer, and a phone number is personal.

Technology is helpful.Look around and chances are you will find a lot of technology in your environment.

Make sure that you are taking proper care of your technology and making smart decisions!

Your are done!!!

GOOD JOB!!!!