1. LO: All students will identify the different types of computers and peripherals that are available. Most students will recommend a computer for different types of users and different types of activity and will understand how the specification of the computer affects the capability of the computer. They will be able to categorise peripherals into input, output and storage devices. Some students will prioritise the computer features that would be most important for different computer users. Key word:– Specification – the technical details of a device or system. Starter List components that you would find inside a computer.

2. LO: All students will identify the different types of computers and peripherals that are available. Most students will recommend a computer for different types of users and different types of activity and will understand how the specification of the computer affects the capability of the computer. They will be able to categorise peripherals into input, output and storage devices. Some students will prioritise the computer features that would be most important for different computer users. Key word:– Specification – the technical details of a device or system. Explain the task – Read Pages 16-18 On a word document- Identify which computer features are needed for each person and for what reason? Person A - stores lots of films and music. Person B – enjoys playing lots of games. Person C - likes connecting devices wirelessly. Person D – uses powerful programs. Person E – produces videos and copies them to a DVD. Features to choose from:- Processor, Memory, Hard drive size, wireless enabled, USB, sound/ graphics card or optical drive

3. LO: All students will identify the different types of computers and peripherals that are available. Most students will recommend a computer for different types of users and different types of activity and will understand how the specification of the computer affects the capability of the computer. They will be able to categorise peripherals into input, output and storage devices. Some students will prioritise the computer features that would be most important for different computer users. Key word:– Specification – the technical details of a device or system. Answers Progress check Mark your work Where did you go wrong? Are there any points you disagree with? Can you see why?

4. LO: All students will identify the different types of computers and peripherals that are available. Most students will recommend a computer for different types of users and different types of activity and will understand how the specification of the computer affects the capability of the computer. They will be able to categorise peripherals into input, output and storage devices. Some students will prioritise the computer features that would be most important for different computer users. Key word:– Specification – the technical details of a device or system. Main Activity – match the Peripheral to the device type.

5. LO: All students will identify the different types of computers and peripherals that are available. Most students will recommend a computer for different types of users and different types of activity and will understand how the specification of the computer affects the capability of the computer. They will be able to categorise peripherals into input, output and storage devices. Some students will prioritise the computer features that would be most important for different computer users. Key word:– Specification – the technical details of a device or system. Main Activity – Choose a Suitable computer for a person. Task: Justify why you choose that computer? Is it suitable? Think about what they could use it for? Task: Go to Dell ( http://www.dell.co.uk/ ) and choose a suitable PC for “one” the people below. (screen shot the final page to show what you have selected) Teacher News Reporter Website Designer Doctor Traffic Warden Help! Think about what they could use it for? L6 L5

6. LO: All students will identify the different types of computers and peripherals that are available. Most students will recommend a computer for different types of users and different types of activity and will understand how the specification of the computer affects the capability of the computer. They will be able to categorise peripherals into input, output and storage devices. Some students will prioritise the computer features that would be most important for different computer users. Key word:– Specification – the technical details of a device or system. Progress check: Peer assessment Review your neighbours work What is going well? What could be improved? Feedback some of the comments to the rest of the class

7. LO: All students will identify the different types of computers and peripherals that are available. Most students will recommend a computer for different types of users and different types of activity and will understand how the specification of the computer affects the capability of the computer. They will be able to categorise peripherals into input, output and storage devices. Some students will prioritise the computer features that would be most important for different computer users. Key word:– Specification – the technical details of a device or system. Plenary (Establish if LO met) Identify 3 things you learnt in todays lesson.