{"id":5,"date":"2025-03-01T03:52:14","date_gmt":"2025-03-01T03:52:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vesl.us\/computers1\/?p=5"},"modified":"2025-03-08T04:38:16","modified_gmt":"2025-03-08T04:38:16","slug":"week-1-assignments","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vesl.us\/computers1\/2025\/03\/01\/week-1-assignments\/","title":{"rendered":"Week 1 Assignments"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Welcome to English for Special Uses, Basic Computer Skills &#8211; Level 1, at Mt. Sac College, with Instructor Sersea, aka Maestro Sersea.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">LESSONS AND ACTIVITIES FOR WEEK 1<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. <strong>Typing.com Account Set-Up<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>First, take a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.typing.com\/student\/typing-test\/5-minute\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.typing.com\/student\/typing-test\/5-minute\"><strong>typing test<\/strong><\/a>. Show your teacher your results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Second, take the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.typing.com\/student\/typing-test\/5-minute\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.typing.com\/student\/typing-test\/5-minute\">typing test again<\/a><\/strong>. Did you do better? Show your teacher your results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Third, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.typing.com\/join#67C13615C4E7F\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.typing.com\/join#67C13615C4E7F\">register for a free typing account<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.typing.com\/student\/signup\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.typing.com\/student\/signup\">.<\/a><\/strong> Make sure you write down your username and your password in your notebook.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. <strong>Lesson 1: Exploring the Parts of a Computer: A Guide<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Directions:<\/strong> Listen to your teacher and read the following.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Exploring the Parts of a Computer: A Guide<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Introduction<\/strong><br>Welcome to the exciting world of computers! Just like your body has different parts that work together, a computer has various components that help it function. Let&#8217;s learn about these important parts!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Main Parts of a Computer<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Monitor<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Like a TV screen for your computer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Shows pictures, text, and videos<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Helps you see what you&#8217;re doing on the computer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Can be flat-screen (LCD) or touchscreen<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>CPU (Central Processing Unit)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The &#8220;brain&#8221; of the computer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Makes all the important decisions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Processes information and instructions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Located inside the computer case<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Keyboard<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Used to type letters, numbers, and symbols<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Has special keys for different functions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Helps you communicate with the computer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Usually has around 100 keys<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Mouse<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Helps you point and click on things<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Moves the cursor on the screen<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Has buttons for selecting and moving items<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Can be wireless or connected by a cord<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Computer Case<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Protects the important parts inside<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Houses the CPU, memory, and other components<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Has fans to keep everything cool<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Comes in different sizes and shapes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Memory (RAM)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Helps the computer remember things while working<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Like a desk where you keep things you&#8217;re using<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>More memory means the computer can do more things at once<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Temporary storage that clears when computer turns off<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Hard Drive<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Stores all your files and programs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Like a big filing cabinet for your computer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keeps information even when computer is off<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Can hold lots of pictures, videos, and documents<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fun Facts About Computers<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The first computer was as big as a room!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Modern phones have more power than the computers that sent astronauts to the moon<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Computers can do millions of calculations per second<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The word &#8220;computer&#8221; comes from the word &#8220;compute,&#8221; which means to calculate<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Practice Activity<\/strong><br>Label the parts of a computer in your notebook and write one function for each part. Think about how each part helps the computer work together as a team!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Remember<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Always handle computer parts with care<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keep food and drinks away from computers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ask a teacher or tutor for help if something isn&#8217;t working<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Save your work frequently<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Click on the link and read: <strong>Lesson 1 Article &#8211; <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/vesl.us\/blog\/2025\/02\/24\/exploring-the-parts-of-a-computer-a-guide\/\"><strong>https:\/\/vesl.us\/blog\/2025\/02\/24\/exploring-the-parts-of-a-computer-a-guide\/<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. <strong>Lesson 1 Activity<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/openelms.ai\/embed\/e67c23e530dbc48.82378377\/\" title=\"Open eLMS AI\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. <strong>Lesson 2: Understanding Computer Memory: From Bytes to Terabytes<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Directions: <\/strong>Read and listen to your teacher.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Understanding Computer Memory: From Bytes to Terabytes<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Welcome to the exciting world of computer memory! Just like we measure length in inches and weight in pounds, we measure computer memory in special units. Let&#8217;s learn about these units from smallest to largest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Building Block: Byte<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A byte is like a tiny container that can hold one letter or number<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For example: The letter &#8220;A&#8221; takes up 1 byte of memory<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A short word like &#8220;cat&#8221; takes up 3 bytes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Kilobyte (KB)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>1 kilobyte = 1,024 bytes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Think of a kilobyte as about one page of text<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A simple email might use 2 kilobytes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A short story might use 10 kilobytes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Megabyte (MB)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>1 megabyte = 1,024 kilobytes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A megabyte can hold:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>About 500 pages of text<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>One picture from a digital camera<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A short song<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Gigabyte (GB)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>1 gigabyte = 1,024 megabytes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A gigabyte can store:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>About 300 songs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2 hours of movies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Thousands of pictures<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Terabyte (TB)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>1 terabyte = 1,024 gigabytes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A terabyte can hold:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>About 200,000 songs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>400 hours of movies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A million pictures<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fun Memory Facts:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Most phones today have between 64 and 256 gigabytes of storage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Video game consoles often have 500 gigabytes to 1 terabyte of storage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>School computers usually have between 256 gigabytes and 1 terabyte<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Practice Activity:<\/strong><br>Match these items with how much memory they might use:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A text message<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A digital photo<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A movie<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your favorite video game<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember: As technology grows, we can store more and more information in smaller spaces. Twenty years ago, 1 gigabyte was considered huge. Now it&#8217;s just a small part of what our devices can hold!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Click on the link and read: <strong>Lesson 2 Article &#8211; <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/vesl.us\/blog\/2025\/02\/24\/demystifying-computer-memory-bytes-to-terabytes\/\"><strong>https:\/\/vesl.us\/blog\/2025\/02\/24\/demystifying-computer-memory-bytes-to-terabytes\/<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. <strong>Lesson 2 Activity<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"1250\" src=\"https:\/\/openelms.ai\/embed\/e67c23ca9a81a29.96570660\/\" title=\"Open eLMS AI\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. <strong>Lesson 3: Exploring Digital Media: A Guide to Internet Files<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Directions:<\/strong> Read and listen to your teacher:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Exploring Digital Media: A Guide to Internet Files<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What are Multimedia Files?<\/strong><br>Multimedia files are digital files that can contain different types of content like pictures, sounds, videos, or a mix of these. Just like we have different types of books (picture books, chapter books, or magazines), we have different types of files on the internet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Common Types of Multimedia Files<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Image Files<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Photos (.jpg or .jpeg)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Drawings and artwork (.png)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Simple pictures (.gif)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fun animated pictures that move (.gif)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Audio Files<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Music songs (.mp3)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Voice recordings (.wav)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Audiobooks (.m4a)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Podcast episodes (.mp3)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Video Files<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Movies (.mp4)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>YouTube videos (.mp4)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Short clips (.mov)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cartoons (.avi)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Real-World Examples<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>When you see a funny cat picture online &#8211; that&#8217;s an image file<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When you listen to your favorite song &#8211; that&#8217;s an audio file<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When you watch a video of how to make slime &#8211; that&#8217;s a video file<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fun Facts About File Sizes<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A single photo might be about 2 megabytes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>One song could be about 5 megabytes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A short video might be 100 megabytes or more!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Safety Tips<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Be careful about which websites you visit<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Don&#8217;t open files from people you don&#8217;t know<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Activities You Can Do With Multimedia Files<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Create a digital photo album<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Record your voice telling a story<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make a simple video about your favorite hobby<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Listen to educational podcasts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember: The internet is full of amazing multimedia files that can help us learn and have fun, but always be safe and smart when exploring online!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">9. Click on the link and read: <strong>Lesson 3: Article &#8211; <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/vesl.us\/blog\/2025\/02\/24\/discovering-digital-media-internet-file-guide\/\"><strong>https:\/\/vesl.us\/blog\/2025\/02\/24\/discovering-digital-media-internet-file-guide\/<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">10. <strong>Lesson 3: Activity<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/openelms.ai\/embed\/e67c23daa0cd4c5.56962125\/\" title=\"Open eLMS AI\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">11. <strong>Typing Practice<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.typing.com\/student\/typing-test\/3-page\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.typing.com\/student\/typing-test\/3-page\">Take the 3-Page-Typing Test<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">12. Week 1 Review Activity<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>What does the monitor do for a computer?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Why is the CPU compared to a brain?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How does a keyboard help you communicate with a computer?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What is the purpose of a mouse in using a computer?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Why is the computer case important for the computer&#8217;s components?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How does memory (RAM) help the computer while it is working?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What is the difference between a hard drive and memory (RAM) in a computer?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Can you name an example of what might be stored in a terabyte of memory?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What are some examples of multimedia files mentioned in the text?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Why is it important to be careful about which websites you visit?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Answer Key:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The monitor shows pictures, text, and videos, helping you see what you&#8217;re doing on the computer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The CPU is compared to a brain because it makes important decisions and processes information.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A keyboard helps you type letters, numbers, and symbols to communicate with the computer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A mouse helps you point and click on things, moving the cursor on the screen.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The computer case protects the important parts inside and houses the CPU, memory, and other components.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Memory (RAM) helps the computer remember things temporarily while it is working.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A hard drive stores files and programs, keeping information even when the computer is off, while memory (RAM) is temporary storage.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>An example of what might be stored in a terabyte of memory is about 200,000 songs or 400 hours of movies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Examples of multimedia files include image files (.jpg, .png), audio files (.mp3), and video files (.mp4).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It is important to be careful about which websites you visit to stay safe online and avoid harmful content.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">13. 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