TCH010 Unit 1 Lesson 2 Ms. Simcox. Introduction Question: What do you imagine life would be like...

TCH010 – Unit 1 Lesson 2Ms. Simcox

Introduction Question: What do you imagine life would be like without computers?

This session will be recorded for educational purposes

Session Norms: Be on time Be attentive Be proactive Be respectful

But I have two CC sessions at the same time!

Alternate days/weeks Week 1:

TCH010 – M, W, F OTH020 – T, Th

Week 2: TCH010 – T, Th OTH020 – M, W, F

Need to attend a class and break the schedule? Just make sure to watch the

recording! Keep on top of assignments and due

dates Just because you miss a session

does not mean you get an extension!

Inside the Personal ComputerObjectives:1) I can compare and contrast the

advancement of computers throughout the decades.

2) I can identify and explain key components to the modern personal computer.

Essential Questions: How have computers changed through the decades? Why was the microprocessor one of the most important inventions to the

personal computer? In what way did the PC Clone Wars help shape computer usage today?

History of the Computer Timeline You will use http://www.computerhistory.org/timeline/ to discover

information about computers during a specific decade Breakout Rooms

By decade

Randomly assigned

As a group, decide the following: The most significant advancement and why

The most important people/company

Group spokesperson

After 20 minutes, we will return in the Main Room Spokesperson for each decade will present findings

Person Role

First in group Facilitator

Second in group Time Keeper

Third in group Recorder

Fourth in group Reporter

The 1940’s Most significant advancement? Why?

Most important people/company?

Person Role

First in group Facilitator

Second in group Time Keeper

Third in group Recorder

Fourth in group Reporter

The 1950’s Most significant advancement? Why?

Most important people/company?

Person Role

First in group Facilitator

Second in group Time Keeper

Third in group Recorder

Fourth in group Reporter

The 1960’s Most significant advancement? Why?

Most important people/company?

Person Role

First in group Facilitator

Second in group Time Keeper

Third in group Recorder

Fourth in group Reporter

The 1970’s Most significant advancement? Why?

Most important people/company?

Person Role

First in group Facilitator

Second in group Time Keeper

Third in group Recorder

Fourth in group Reporter

The 1980’s Most significant advancement? Why?

Most important people/company?

Person Role

First in group Facilitator

Second in group Time Keeper

Third in group Recorder

Fourth in group Reporter

The 1990’s Most significant advancement? Why?

Most important people/company?

Person Role

First in group Facilitator

Second in group Time Keeper

Third in group Recorder

Fourth in group Reporter

The 2000’s Most significant advancement? Why?

Most important people/company?

Person Role

First in group Facilitator

Second in group Time Keeper

Third in group Recorder

Fourth in group Reporter

First Computer Electronic Numerical Integrator and Calculator in 1946 Manual programming to switch cables

Microprocessor The reason we have computers in our homes Started with Intel (4004 processor) Circuit chips -> integrated circuits -> transistors

Four Computers Used in 1980’s

Commodore PET

Tandy TRS-80

Apple IIC

IBM PC

PC Clone WarsWhich two companies raced each other to clone their operating systems?

a. Commodore & Tandy

b. Commodore & IBM

c. Tandy & IBM

d. IBM & Apple

e. Tandy & Apple

Graphic User Interface First introduced by Macintosh (Mac) Allowed for clickable icons No need for command prompts Mac vs PC battle

1.02 Discussion Question What did you learn about the history of computers that surprised you? In your opinion, how did the invention of the microprocessor change history

forever? Compare/contrast the PC and the Macintosh computers. Respond thoughtfully, then comment on some of the entries of your

classmates. Be respectful to others. Contact your teacher if you have any questions.

Inside the Personal ComputerObjectives:1) I can compare and contrast the

advancement of computers throughout the decades.

2) I can identify and explain key components to the modern personal computer.

What I learned today:

Essential Questions: How have computers changed through the

decades? Why was the microprocessor one of the most

important inventions to the personal computer? In what way did the PC Clone Wars help shape

computer usage today?

Marching Orders Read Lesson 1.03

Key Components

Go to tch010.weebly.com and add to Word Wall

1.02 Quiz (Due by 11:59pm 02/05) 1.02 Discussion (Due by 11:59pm 02/06) Attend CC Session Tomorrow

Mandatory! Let me know if you need to attend a

different class at the same time