Cat Jackson

TECHNOLOGY 101

OBJECTIVES• Students will be able to identify the basic hardware and software

of a computer.

• Students will be able to describe basic computer terminology.

• Students will be able to identify the differences between files, folders, extensions, and storage types.

CAN YOU IDENTIFY THE FOLLOWING?

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HARDWARE OR SOFTWARE?

• Hardware- The components of a computer that can be seen and/or touched.

• Software- The components of a computer that is processed, and the user interacts with such as programs, applications, documents, files, and/or the operating system.

THE COMPUTER

PERIPHERALS

CORDS & CONNECTORS

THE OPERATING SYSTEM

• Allows users to interact with the computer.

• GUI- Graphical User Interface

DESKTOP

PROGRAMS

Programs or Applications- Allow the user to perform certain tasks such as write a paper, edit a photo, or browse the internet.

FILES, FOLDERS, & EXTENSIONS. OH MY!

• A file is a piece of saved data. You will usually save this data from an application, such as Word or PowerPoint.

• A folder is a way of organizing files. You can create new folders in different places.

Files, Folders, &

Extensions. Oh My!

• An extension refers to the type of file that is being saved.

FILES, FOLDERS, & EXTENSIONS. OH MY!

STORAGE

MY COMPUTER

CAN YOU IDENTIFY THE FOLLOWING NOW?

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QUESTIONS?

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