c1 Technology is Everywhere
Introduction
"Look around you... Technology dominates our lives and the world. More than 4.1 billion people now use the Internet..." The above quote is from the video "Did you know? 2019", which you can find on YouTube. The video shows current figures on how many people use the Internet, how many search queries we make, how many messages we send, etc.
Of course, technology does not completely determine our lives, but it does influence important aspects of our daily lives: new ways of communicating, sharing things, digital identity, seeking and offering help, feeling safe, etc. Technology enables us to build relationships with our friends, family and friends and other communities in new ways. We become citizens of the digital world. The basis for this is knowledge of technologies and basic technological skills. In this chapter, we would like to introduce you to these skills, show you how they came into being and explain what purpose they serve and where their limitations lie.
Learning aims
| Learning aims | ||
| He/she understands and knows the most important technological components, their capabilities and possible applications. | ||
| Knowledge | Skills | Competences |
He/she can
| He/she can
| He/she is able to
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Learning material
| Exercise | Short description | Type | Time needed | Description and material |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lesson 01 - Knowing your device | In case you already own a smartphone or tablet, or your colleague or friend has one if you want to buy one, it is good to familiarise yourself with the features. | Group work or Single work | 45+ min. | detail description |
| Lesson 02 - Hard- and Software | Participants should understand the difference between hardware and software. What are device manufacturers and what are operating systems? | Plenum | 30 min. | detail description |
| Lesson 03 - Units of measurement and sizes | In this exercise, the participants deal with memory sizes and the corresponding units of measurement. In doing so, they will develop a feeling for file and memory sizes. | Individual or group work | 45 min. | detail description |