LESSON PLAN 1: Types of Input Devices
Lesson Details
Strand: 1.0 Foundation of Computer Studies
Sub Strand: 1.3 Input/Output (I/O) Devices
Duration: 40 minutes (Single lesson)
Lesson: 1 of 4
Class Level: Grade 10
Key Inquiry Question (Lesson Starter)
Why are input and output devices important in a computer?
Specific Learning Outcomes
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
a) Describe the types of input devices used in computer systems,
b) identify various input devices and their functions.
Selected Learning Experiences
Introduction (7 minutes)
- Pose the key inquiry question to stimulate thinking
- Ask learners: “How do you communicate with your computer or phone?”
- Brief discussion on the devices they use daily to input information
- Explain what input devices are