Required Resources
- Consider the following while reading:
- Investigate the following (taken from CSTA standards):
- How do external and internal parts of computing devices function to form a system?
- How can computing devices be improved based upon how users interact with the devices?
- How do hardware and software work together as a system?
- Investigate the following (taken from CSTA standards):
- Read the following article that describes hardware and software
- Read the following article on how computers work as a system
- Read the following article on troubleshooting issues with computers
Additional Resources and Readings
- Technological literacy resource from ITTEA
- ISTE & CSTA (2011). Operational definition for computational thinking
Required Evidence
- Submit a 1-2 page overview with examples of hardware and software. Also, describe what their function is in the system as a whole. List the benefits and limitations of computer systems.
- Formatting – One to two pages maximum; double-spaced, no smaller than 11pt font.
- Use references to support your claims. References do not count towards the 1-2 page minimum/maximum. Any format for references is allowed but APA is preferred.
Evidence Review Criteria
- Criterion 1: Educator understands computer systems and the difference between hardware and software.
- Criterion 2: Educator understands benefits and limitations of computer systems.
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