Computer+Terminology

On this page, students will compile a list of vocabulary words that are related to computers and/or technology. Each student will contribute one word to the list and define it. Once the list is compiled, students will then use the list as part of another assignment. They will download the file located at the bottom of this page, then they will copy and paste the list of terminology into the document. Next they will use their knowledge of Microsoft Word to place the words and their definitions in alphabetical order. The object of this activity is to give kids the chance to collaborate on a single document for a given purpose, then use their word processing skills to copy, paste, and move text within a document. Later, they will use this list to complete the same task using Microsoft Excel. This will give the students the opportunity to see how beneficial a spreadsheet can be for organization purposes.

Together let's compile a list of computer terms we all need to know:

desktop - the workspace on a computer screen saver - prevents image burn on the monitor's screen hard drive - stores all the computers information monitor - the screen on a computer keyboard - input device that allows you to type information into the computer speakers - output device that allows you to hear sound on the computer fan - keeps the computer cool motherboard - the brain of the computer dock - stores the icon shortcuts for programs icon - picture that represents a program, document, image, etc. printer - makes a hard, printed copy of a document or image command key - gives different functions to various keys control key - gives different functions to various keys mouse - controls the cursor web cam - computer camera router - connects multiple computers to the ethernet (Internet) cable airport - receives "air" signals for wireless connection scanner - creates digital image of something flash drive - portable storage device PDF - portable document format USB - universal serial bus port - place to plug in external devices CPU - central processing unit RAM - random access memory (reserves memory for programs instead of stealing from the hard drive) URL - uniform resource locator



Interactive image of the inside of an iMac

Now follow Mrs. DeJong's instructions for the remainder of this lesson.