UNIT 1

COMPUTER ESSENTIALS
CAR1 IT
Jos Luis De Cceres Garca
2014/15

Learning objectives
To understand the basic structure of a
computer system.
To recognize the differences between types of
computers.
To classify computer devices.
To use basic IT vocabulary.

Index

1. Computer hardware
2. What is a computer?
3. Different types of computer
4. Language work: classifying
5. Benefits of laptops and tablet PCs

1. Computer hardware
Have you got a computer at home,
school or work? What kind is it?
How often do you use it? What do
you use it for?
What are the main components
and features of your computer
system?
Exercises 1.1, 1.2

2. What is a computer?

Exercises 2.1, 2.2

3. Different types of computer

Exercises 3.1, 3.2

4. Language work: classifying

Exercise 4.1

5. Benefits of laptops and tablet PCs

Our school is using tablet PCs in
many groups of students.
Are you for or against of this new
way of studying?
Explain the benefits or drawbacks
for the students and the school.