Requirements
- Explain the purpose of each item:
- Computer system
- Monitor
- Mouse
- Keyboard
- Central Processing Unit
- Hard disk
- Scanner
- CD ROM
- Modem
- Printer
- Network
- Diskette
- What are computers good for?
- Documents and books
- Databases
- Calculations
- Communications
- Research
- Fun
- Do one of the following:
- Type and print a thank-you note.
- Play an educational game.
- Do one of the following:
- Visit an office and see how a computer helps that person with their work.
- Visit a computer sales person and have them give a demonstration of the latest technology.
- Know the home row of the keyboard.
- Show the proper hand position on the keyboard.
- Explain why proper hand position is important.
- Type on an elementary typing program such as Sticky Bear or Mavis Beacon.
Supporting Answers
- Find a current computer book or dictionary with the definitions. Use correct terminology, but find illustrations to help children understand the concepts.
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- Documents and books—Word processors are primarily designed to create letters, reports, and documents. Desktop publishing programs help combine graphics with text.
- Databases—Programs that allow you to manipulate, store, record, and retrieve information from a collection of related files: like addresses, memberships, or store inventories.
- Calculations—Spreadsheets are made for math calculations for accounting or record- keeping purposes.
- Communications—Cover the Internet, E-mail, and the worldwide web. Talk about the need to use discipline to bypass the bad information and how to use the good information.
- Research—Current resource materials for research are available in minutes through the Internet services. You can also use material from CD-ROMs or other resource software. Computerized searches are fast, and sometimes give you more ideas. One such CD is the E. G. White Library or an encyclopedia CD.
- Games—There will always be games. Computer games can be good if they challenge your mind and mental skills as well as your dexterity. Put it to the test of Philippians 4:8. All of our computer work should meet that standard.
