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Module 6: Computer Studies

Input, output, and storage devices.

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SECTION: COMPUTER STUDIES

MODULE: 6

Part A: Units

1. Computer hardware

a. Input devices

b. Output devices

c. Storage devices

Part B: Project

Identify and categorize computer hardware devices.

Project Title: Computer Hardware Inventory

Objective: Classify input, output, and storage devices with examples.

Project Instructions:

  1. 1. List five input devices and their uses.
  2. 2. List five output devices and their uses.
  3. 3. List three storage devices and their capacities.
  4. 4. Explain how data moves from input to storage to output.
  5. 5. Consult your coach where necessary.

Evidence to Submit:

  • • Input/output devices list.
  • • Storage devices and capacities.
  • • Data flow explanation.

Submission

Accepted: PDF, JPG, PNG, DOC, DOCX (max 8MB).

Part C: Training Others

Teach a peer about input, output, and storage devices.

Guidance:

  • • Explain differences between input and output devices.
  • • Discuss storage types and uses.
  • • Ask the learner to classify devices.

Reflection:

  • • What did the learner understand well?
  • • What needed more practice?
  • • What support do you need from your coach?

Submission

Accepted: PDF, JPG, PNG, DOC, DOCX (max 8MB).

Part D: Assessment

Competency Levels:

1 = Expectations not met

2 = Partially met

3 = Satisfactorily met

4 = Excellently met

Coach assessment: Learner completes the self-assessment using the 1-4 scale. The coach prepares a short quiz or conversation (outside the system if needed) and assigns the coach score.

Self-assessment:

  • • Input devices:
  • • Output devices:
  • • Storage devices:

Coach assessment:

  • • Input devices:
  • • Output devices:
  • • Storage devices:

Submission

Accepted: PDF, JPG, PNG, DOC, DOCX (max 8MB).

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