Computer Lab Agenda What we will be working on for the next few weeks: You will be learning about the history of computers. You will be using the computer to complete the interactive activities in this presentation. You will watch videos, view a timeline, answer questions, and complete a student critique. You will complete 2 extension activities. What are the objectives for this lesson? You will understand how simple machines have evolved into modern computers. You will be able to differentiate between the first generation of computers and computers today. You will be able to discuss the benefits of computers. You will be able to explain how computers have changed our daily lives. Activating Prior Knowledge Can you think of any inventions that changed the way we work and live? What are the changes and improvements that have been made to those inventions? Who invented the computer? What did the did the first computer look like? What did the first mouse look like? Common Misconceptions : Click on the pictures to get the answers! Directions: Watch the BrainPop video by clicking on the URL below. https://www.brainpop.com/technology/computerscience/computerhistory/ Make sure to save your questions to your H:Drive before you start answering them. Complete during or after watching video Click on the picture below to watch the video and answer the questions Extension 1: Computer History Reflective Writing What is your favorite technology and why do you like it so much? Click on the picture Technology All Around with LeVar Burton, and watch the video. How could you use technology to help or change the world? Click on the picture and watch the video. If you could invent a new technology what would it be? Please tell me about the invention and why you think it is important. Use the next slide to write down your answers. What might this item look like in the future? Open the Paint program from your Start button and create a drawing of this item and paste it in the next slide. Extension 2: Computer History Reflective Writing Activity Future Invention Description of Invention: Whats its name? What is it? What is it made of? What does it do? Picture: Student Critique/Suggestions This would have been more meaningful if... I didn't understand... I'm still curious about... I enjoyed this lesson because... Next time, I would... Great Job! Youve finish! Make sure you save this PowerPoint to your H:Drive Save As Computer Browse This PC Your ID Number The debate around who invented the computer is complex. As you will learn today many people are credited with contributing to computer technology over a long period of time. ( Click on the picture above to see a timeline of computing history) How have computers evolved? Click on the picture below to find out.