Hardware Basics - Lesson

Learners will be introduced to basic computer hardware terms
1. Parts of a computer
2. How to use a computer

​Agenda

Open Ended

What else can you use a computer to do ?

Match

Match the following:
Which are Computer Hardware?

• Printer

• Phone Apps

• Game Controllers

• Headphones

• Websites

Hardware

Not Hardware

Hardware

Hardware

Not Hardware

• Hardware

• Not Hardware

• Hardware

• Hardware

• Not Hardware

Reorder

Reorder the following from smallest to largest

• Smart Watch

• Smart Phone

• Tablets

• Laptop

• Desktop Computer

1

2

3

4

5

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4
• 5

Drag and Drop

To use a ​

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you Left Click, Right Click and Scroll (Roll) the Scroll Wheel,
To use a ​

Placeholder

, you Click the Left Side for Left Click, Right side for Right Click, and Drag Two Fingers (Up or Down) To scroll.
To use a ​

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you press the keys, Such as Number Keys, Letter Keys, or Special Keys.

Drag these tiles and drop them in the correct blank above

Mouse

TrackPad

Keyboard

Match

Match the following

• RAM (Memory)
  (Short Term Memory)

• Storage
  (Long Term Memory)

• Battery / Power Supply
  (Wall Plug)

Allows a computer to remember open apps

Allows a computer to keep files

Allows a computer to receive Electricity

• Allows a computer to remember open apps

• Allows a computer to keep files

• Allows a computer to receive Electricity

Match

Match the following

Webcam

Microphone

Monitor

Speaker

Projector

• Webcam

• Microphone

• Monitor

• Speaker

• Projector

Match

Match the following

• USB C or Lightening

• Aux Chord

• HDMI

Used to Charge or Transfer Files

Used for Audio, Microphones, Headphones

Used for Video

• Used to Charge or Transfer Files

• Used for Audio, Microphones, Headphones

• Used for Video

Categorize

Options (9)

Using a Phone Case

Eating / Drinking Near a Computer

Plug In a Computer with Wet Hands

Using Cheap Chargers / Power Strips

Keeping a Computer in a Closed Space with No Ventilation (Air)

Using Broken or Damaged Cables

Regularly Wiping Down Computers and Screens

Not Overcharging your device (past 100%)

Keep Magnets away from Devices

Drag the Action into the Correct Category (Safe / Unsafe)

Safe

Unsafe

Troubleshooting Scenario !

Open Ended

Trouble Shooting Scenario:
Use the Things we learned today to help you diagnose the issue.
1. Computer Definition 2. Types of Computers 3. Ways to use a computer 4. Computer Connectors 5. Computer Accessories 6. Computer Hardware.
Scenario
Background: You as a medical assistant notice that the automatic BPM used in the general practitioner’s office is providing unusually high or erratic readings.

Step 1. Define Computer
What is the computer in this scenario ?

Open Ended

Step 2. What type of computer is it? What is it used for

Open Ended

Step 3. Ways to use a computer
How is this computer used?

Open Ended

Step 4. Computer Connectors

What are the connectors for this computer, how would you check if there's something wrong with them?

Open Ended

Step 6. Accessories,
Are there add ons ? How can you know the accessories are working properly ? (e.g. the cuffs)

Open Ended

Step 7. Hardware

How can you check if the hardware is physically okay?

Open Ended

Step 8. You're all out of options, what do you do next?

Done!

Thank you,
Have any Questions, Comments or Concerns?

Wrap Up Question: Why is it important to understand computer hardware when thinking of joining the medical field?