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Computers in Daily Life: A Journey With the Super Squad
BYJU'S FutureSchool
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Join the exciting journey into the world of computers! From learning the basics of computers to exploring software and hardware, learn how computers shape our daily lives. Discover the magic of computing, algorithms and data analysis.
Class Experience
US Grade 3 - 5
Beginner Level
This course will introduce young learners to key ideas of computers, computing, and digital literacy. All About Computers is part of digital literacy coursework for grades 3-5. Find dozens of educational videos on key concepts every kid needs to know, including online safety, etiquette, computing basics, and cybersecurity. All kids can learn to code with unique story-based courses and engaging activities that let their creativity explode while building skills like problem-solving and logic...
22 lessons//5 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1What is a Computer?Learn how a simple computer can help the Super Squad stay organised.Lesson 2How do Computers work?Learn the basics of computer systems such as input and output devices.Lesson 3Computers are Everywhere?Learn about the spread of computers in our daily lives from voice assistants to school, home uses hospitals and even entertainment systems.Lesson 4Parts of a ComputerLearn about the parts of the computers such as hardware, software and their uses.Lesson 5What is Software?Explore several common examples of software programs and apps.Week 2Lesson 6What is Hardware?Take a look at some common hardware devices that computer uses.Lesson 7Hardware and Software Interactions.Learn how software and hardware components connect to perform tasks such as sending emails and playing games.Lesson 8What is a Program?Learn how a set of instructions makes programs which make our lives easier.Lesson 9What is an Algorithm?Learn about the importance of following step-by-step instructions and how to create algorithms.Week 3Lesson 10Comparing AlgorithmsLearn how different algorithms can produce the same result while consuming different amounts of time.Lesson 11Creating an AlgorithmLearn to build algorithm to solve a given problem.Lesson 12What is Decomposition?Learn how to breakdown a problem in smaller parts to solve it efficiently.Lesson 13Reusing Program CodeLearn about the importance of reusing code and how it can lower the chances of encountering bugs and errors.Lesson 14How to Give Credit to an Author?Learn about the importance of copyright, intellectual property and giving credit to the original authors.Week 4Lesson 15Uses of ComputersExplore how various professionals use computers such as doctors, photographers etc.Lesson 16Types of ComputersLearn about different types of computers such as desktops, smartphones, tablets and computers running robots and X-ray machines.Lesson 17What is a Career?Learn about different careers and what different professionals do in their jobs.Lesson 18Careers in ComputingLearn about different career opportunities in field of computing.Week 5Lesson 19What is a Program?Learn about programs and create a program to stop the minion attack.Lesson 20Role of ProgrammersLearn what programmers do and how they build complex software for robots and self-driving cars.Lesson 21Data Organization and VisualizationLearn how data is collected and the importance of visualising data using charts and graphs.Lesson 22What is Data Analysis?Learn how to analyse data to identify patterns and make predictions based on that.
- Understand how computers are used, their components such as hardware, Software
- Get an understanding of how computers handle data, explore input and output, and how software and hardware interact.
- Explore algorithms and how programmers use them
- Understand digital data and importance of data visualisation
0 - 1 hours per week outside of class
Assignments
Frequency: 3-6 throughout the classFeedback: includedDetails:Grading
Frequency: includedDetails: Available upon request
Joined February, 2024
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Ages: 8-12
