CARING FOR COMPUTERS USERS

SUBJECT: COMPUTER STUDIES

TERM: THIRD TERM

WEEK: WEEK 6

CLASS: PRIMARY 6

DURATION: 40 MINUTES

TOPIC: CARING FOR COMPUTERS USERS

• Operators
• Sitting Position/posture
• Using the anti-glare Protector
• Maintaining dusk
• Free environment

ENABLE OBJECTIVES

At the end of this Module, Pupils should be able to know:

• Caring for computer user

TEACHINNG AND LEARNING MATERIALS

• Computer
• Computer System
• UPS
• Anti-glare Protector
• Explanatory posters/pictures
• Explanatory Video

TEACHING AND LEARNING METHOD

• Explanation
• Discussion
• Questions and Answers.

REFERENCE MATERIALS

• Universal Basic Education Curriculum.
• Nigeria Educational Research and Development Council (NERDC) Curriculum for primary schools.
• Lagos State Computer studies Scheme of work
• Online Materials.
• Computer Studies for Primary Schools.

                           MODULE   CONTENT

CARING FOR COMPUTER USERS

Computer users should take care of themselves by taking the following precautions

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1. Always make use of anti- glare protector to protect the eyes
2. The computer screen resolution(light) should be reduce when there is need for it
3. Avoid dust and moisture
4. Regular break should be taken in other to relax the eye muscles and refresh the body muscles
5. Adjust the height of the  monitor, so that the top of the monitor is at eye level
6. Keyboard and mouse should be located and arranged in order to allow the operator lay forearms on the work surface.
7. Adjust the position of the chair close to the computer screen and desk
8. If the table is fixed, position the chair close to the table and adjust the height of the chair
9. Adjust the height of desk if possible in order for the fore arms to be parallel with the work surface.

PRESENTATION

• The Teacher revises the previous lesson.
• The Teacher introduces the topic.
• The Teacher explains the lessons.

CONCLUSION: the teacher sum up the lesson.

EVALUATIVE ACTIVITIES

• Mention three ways of caring for a computer users.