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Educational Learning Packet
Grade School Department
FIRST QUARTER
COMPUTER - 4 Q1W1

Topic: Introduction to Computers

Reference/s & Page/s: Visual Guide: Using Computers

Materials/Resources/Links: Book, Pictures, Google
(ESSENTIAL INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS, StuDocu, webopedia,
BCcampus)
Objectives:
● Recognize/Identify what a computer is.
● Describe the uses of a computer based on question and answering strategy.

Introduction

The purpose of this Educational Learning Packets is to allow you to acquire basic and
competent computer knowledge and skills, which are very important tools of today. These
include the effective use of the basic software applications, internet know-how, and hardware
devices necessary to implement basic computer operation. Today, it is essential to
understand how internet connectivity and the WWW (World Wide Web) increase the role of
information technology in our lives.

Key Definitions:
● Computer is an electronic device, operating under the control of instructions stored in its
own memory that can accept data, process the data according to specified rules, produce
information, and store the information for future use.
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Key Concepts & Words:
Computer Desktop Computers Input Output
Process People Software Hardware
Data Connectivity Procedure

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PART 1 - ENGAGE
Activity 1.a Guess The Word. Guess what is the word through the emoji’s shown below is.

Activity 1.b True or False. Write true if the statement is true and false if not.
__________ 1. A computer works like a human brain.
__________ 2. People can communicate with others using the computer.
__________ 3. Nasty people can steal money using computers.
__________ 4. Long and improper use of the computer will not lead to injuries.
__________ 5. Always ask permission when you want to use the computer in school.

PART 2 - EXPLORE
Activity 2.a Look at the picture below and answer the following question based on the
picture. Write your answer on the line.

1. Describe the picture above.

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2. Is using computer important to you as a student? Why?

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PART 3 - EXPLAIN
Introduction to Computers

Computers All Around Us

Computers are everywhere. It fills the lives of most people. It became a medium of
communication for people and around the globe. One important aspect that contributed to the
widespread use of the relatively low price of operation considering its many capabilities.
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What is a Computer?
A computer is a programmable electronic machine which has the capacity to execute,
manipulate, and respond to specific and prerecorded lists of instructions or programs in an
efficient, well-defined manner. Programs make the computer exceptionally versatile and
handy that has the ability to store a huge amount of data and execute lists of instructions.
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Computer Data Processing System

A computer is a data processing piece of electronic device that processes input data into useful
information. Input is defined as the data and command entered into the computer. The computer then
works on these data and command input. This step is called process. The CPU is the brain of the
computer where the process takes place. The result is displayed on the monitor after the data is
processed called output. Output is defined as the result of the data processing. The processed data
is now called information. Computer storage is data retention which requires that data is still
present even when power is off.

Elements of a Computer System

The following are the vital elements of a computer system:

People are the most important element of a computer

system. They use and operate the computer.

Software are programs or instructions that a computer must follow to do

its task. Its purpose is to process data into useful information for people.

Hardware are the physical equipment that you can feel and touch. It
includes the CPU, mouse, keyboard, printer, speaker, microphone, and
the monitor.

Data or Computer data is the information required by the computer to be able to operate, run
programs, and store system configuration information such as text, files, numbers, sounds,
images, or other files that are associated with the program.

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Connectivity usually refers to maintaining a connection to the Internet and World Wide Web.
It allows you and others to perform different tasks simultaneously.

Procedure are the steps or set of instructions to follow when handling and using various data,
software, and hardware. These are normally written in manuals of software and hardware
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Advantages and Disadvantages of Using Computers

ADVANTAGES DISADVANTAGES
1. You can easily access information 1. Computers rely on electricity, thus
on all subject matter that you want to limiting their reliability.
know.
2. Prolonged exposure to computer
2. You can easily do a week’s work use can cause eyesight disorders.
or an assignment in one day.
3. Computers have too much
3. Computers provide a fast and information that it’s difficult to know and
efficient form of communication through validate which is true and which is false.
email and chat rooms.
4. Computers are also addictive that
4. Computers help you back up students sometime just sit, play, and
copies of work without having to re-write chat the whole day neglecting their
everything. assignments.

5. Computers also allow some 5. Some people spend all their time
parents to work from home and spend alone in their rooms on the computers
more time with their families. which give them a leeway to surf
unnecessary stuff.
6. Computers are great tools to
people with disabilities by using mute 6. Computers at some point do not
people can communicate by typing help develop the analytical thinking of
words through the computer. students because sometimes they can
find the sources online, thus copying
7. Computers can be used by them as they are.
teachers to provide audio and video
presentation of their lectures. 7. Computers are sometimes
determined to some businesses, like
8. Computers are also a means for illegal downloading of music and movies.
teachers to have more lecture notes
because there’s a lot of websites 8. Bank records can be hacked,
available that they can use the harvesting vital information of bank
supplement their lesson plans. deposits that can be used to withdraw
money use credit cards without account
owners knowing about the transaction.
9. Computers allow young mothers to
explain to their children how something
9. It allows the old away of learning
works simply by locating animations and
like handwriting to be forgotten.
3-D teaching modules in the internet.
10. Fun programs like the computer
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 10. Students like you and children online games are big distraction to the
really enjoy using computers probably user.
because the majority of computer
11. The internet provides easy access
software has a high fun factor.
to certain things that shouldn’t be seen,
11. Computers contain many especially to young children like you.
programs that allow you to present a
piece of work in a specialized manner.
12. Its internet accessibility
puts knowledge at the fingertips of
the users.

PART 4 - EXTEND
Activity 4. A
Answer the following questions. Write your answer on line.
1. Based on the lesson “Introduction to Computers”, Write the Vital elements of a
computer system on lines below.
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2. How does the computer affect our everyday lives?

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PART 5 - EVALUATE
Activity 5.a Multiple Choice. Read the question carefully and write the letter of the correct
answer before the number.

_______ 1. They are the most important element of a computer system.

A. Data B. People C. Connectivity D. Procedure

_______ 2. It is defined as the data and command entered into the computer.
A. Input B. Output C. Process D. Storage

_______ 3. Which of the following is not a vital element of a computer system?

A. Connectivity B. Hardware C. Software D. Electricity

_______ 4. What makes the computer exceptionally versatile and handy that has the ability to
store a huge amount of data and execute lists of instructions?
A. Procedure B. Process C. Programs D. Data

________ 5. What electronic device that processes input data into useful information?
A. Network B. Television C. CCTV D. Computer

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Activity 5.b Write your answer on the line.
● List 3 advantages in using the computer.
1. ________________________________________________________________
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2. ________________________________________________________________
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3. ________________________________________________________________
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● List 2 disadvantages in using the computer.

4.____________________________________________________________________
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ESSENTIAL INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS - https://ftms.edu.my/v2/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/CSCA0102-Lesson-1-
basiccomputer-concepts.pdf

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BCcampus: https://opentextbc.ca/introductiontosociology2ndedition/chapter/chapter-8-media-and-technology/

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webopedia: https://www.webopedia.com/definitions/computer/
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StuDocu: https://www.studocu.com/ph/document/ama-computer-university/computer-programming-1/w1-information-
systemvs-information-technology-module/13903478

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