We can ask the computer to do many things by working on the keyboard. A keyboard contains letters of the alphabet, A– Z and numbers 0–9. It also contains function keys F1, F2, F3, F4, F5, F6, F7, F8, F9, F10, F11 and F12. Signs like the comma and full stop are on the keyboard. Letters are typed into the computer by pressing any of the keys.
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There are two types of keyboards
- The standard keyboard: This type of keyboard has ten function keys, that is F1 to F10
- The enhanced keyboard: An enhanced keyboard has twelve or fifteen functions keys. That is F1 to F12 or F1 to F15
Presentation
Step I: Teacher revises the previous topic
Step II: Teacher introduces the new topic “Part of a computer- keyboard ”
Step III: Teacher explains the function of the computer keyboard
Step IV: Teacher explains the types of computer keyboard
Step V: Pupils copy the note and submit for marking
Evaluation:
(i) How many types of keyboards do we have?
(ii) Name them.
(iii) What is the difference between the two types of keyboards?
Conclusion: Teacher concludes the lesson by evaluating the students and gives an assignment
Assignment:
- List two things that can be found on a keyboard
- With the aid of a diagram, draw a computer keyboard.
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