ICT Notes for Class 1 Uses Of-Computer

Uses of Computer

Welcome to the chapter on Uses of Computer for Class 1. In this chapter, you will learn about the different things we can do with a computer. By the end of this chapter, you will know how computers help us at home, in school, and in many other places!

Introduction

Computers are smart machines. They help us do many things quickly and easily. We use computers in our daily life for work, play, and learning.

Where Do We Use Computers?

At home
In schools
In offices
In banks
In hospitals
In shops
At railway stations and airports

What Can We Do With a Computer?

Type letters and numbers
Draw and color pictures
Play games
Listen to music and watch videos
Learn new things
Send and receive messages
Solve sums and do homework

Fun Activity: Draw on the Computer!

Open a drawing program on the computer. Try to draw your favorite animal or a house. Use different colors!

Summary

Computers help us in many places.
We can use computers to play, learn, and work.
Computers make our work easy and fast.

Practice Questions

Name two places where computers are used.
What can you do with a computer?
Can you draw pictures on a computer?
How do computers help us in school?
Can you play games on a computer?

Challenge Yourself

List three things you have done on a computer.
Draw a computer and label its parts.

Did You Know?

The first computers were as big as a room!
Today, we can use computers in our hands as tablets and smartphones.

Glossary

Computer: A smart machine that helps us do many things.
Program: A set of instructions that tells the computer what to do.
Draw: To make pictures using lines and colors.

Answers to Practice Questions

At home, in school (any two: office, bank, hospital, shop, etc.).
Type, draw, play games, listen to music, watch videos, learn, send messages, do homework.
Yes.
They help us learn and do homework.
Yes.

Computers are our helpers! Use them to learn, play, and create new things.

ICT Class 1 - Uses Of-Computer Notes