Lesson Notes By Weeks and Term v4 - JHS 2
COMPONENTS OF COMPUTERS AND COMPUTER SYSTEMS
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COMPONENTS OF COMPUTERS AND COMPUTER SYSTEMS
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Subject: Computing
Class: JHS 2
Term: 1st Term
Week: 6
Grade code: B8.1.1.2.1
Strand code: 1
Sub-strand code: 1
Content standard code: B8.1.1.2
Indicator code: B8.1.1.2.1
Theme: INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTING
Subtheme: COMPONENTS OF COMPUTERS AND COMPUTER SYSTEMS
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This lesson introduces learners to the Charms bar, a key feature of the Windows 8 operating system. While newer versions of Windows have different interfaces, understanding the Charms bar is like learning about an important chapter in the story of computers. It teaches us how computer designers have tried to make common tasks—like searching for files, sharing information, and changing settings—quick and easy to access. In Ghana, where we might use computers of different ages in schools, internet cafés, and offices, knowing about different interfaces like this makes us more versatile and skilled computer users.
This section breaks down the core content of the lesson. What is the Charms Bar?
The Charms bar was a special toolbar introduced in the Windows 8 operating system. It was designed to give users quick and easy access to five essential functions, no matter what application or program they were using. Think of it as a universal remote control for the computer's most common tasks. It was especially useful for touch-screen devices like tablets but also worked perfectly with a mouse and keyboard.
The five icons on the bar were called "Charms." How to Access the Charms Bar
There are three main ways to make the Charms bar appear on the right side of the screen: Using a Mouse: Move the mouse pointer to the top-right corner or the bottom-right corner of the screen and hold it there for a moment. The Charms bar will slide out. Using a Touch Screen: Swipe your finger from the right edge of the screen towards the center. Using the Keyboard: Press the Windows Key + C at the same time.