Lesson 1: Computer Basics for Kids

  1. Computer – Computing machine.
  2. Hardware + Software
  3. Hardware = CPU, Keyboard, Mouse, Motherboard, Hard Disk , RAM etc

  4. Software = Chrome Browser , Zoom etc

  5. Program = set of instructions given to a computer machine, which would be understood by the machine. e.g: input number 1 , input number 2 , now add them and save it to C location. e.g : Amma I need dosa , I need masala dosa, I need Hot, at 8:00 pm and place it in the dining table. ( Amma can reject if you didnt do your homework)

  6. You store somewhere. Permanent Storage vs Temporary Storage.

  7. Writing in your notebook vs Writing in your Blackboard =. Permanent storage vs Temporary Storage. = Hard Disk (permanent ) Vs RAM( temporary)

  8. Take a Program ( written in english ) – > Compiler/Interpretor – > language which computer machine can understand but you cannot understand