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T2 Intro To Computing Systems

The document provides guidance for a workshop on computing systems. It includes exercises for students to complete about different types of computers. In the first exercise, students read an email describing the various computers used by employees at a company called TEI Inc. The email discusses that employees use laptops for tasks like working on spreadsheets and responding to email while traveling, and desktop computers and more powerful workstations for other tasks. The second exercise involves a listening comprehension activity where students listen to a conversation setting up a new employee's computer access and choosing the correct details discussed.

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T2 Intro To Computing Systems

The document provides guidance for a workshop on computing systems. It includes exercises for students to complete about different types of computers. In the first exercise, students read an email describing the various computers used by employees at a company called TEI Inc. The email discusses that employees use laptops for tasks like working on spreadsheets and responding to email while traveling, and desktop computers and more powerful workstations for other tasks. The second exercise involves a listening comprehension activity where students listen to a conversation setting up a new employee's computer access and choosing the correct details discussed.

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GUIA PARA EL TALLER/LA SIMULACION/ EL JUEGO DE ROLES/


ESTUDIO DE CASO
Proceso: Gestión de la Formación Profesional Integral
Procedimiento: Ejecución de la Formación Profesional Integral

Taller2: Introduction to Computing Systems


GUIA PARA EL TALLER LA SIMULACIÓN EL JUEGO DE ROLES ESTUDIO DE CASO

1. Before you read the passage, talk about these questions.


a) What kind of computers do you use? _I use laptop, cell phone and desktop computer. _
b) What do you use computer for at work? _I use it at work to program. _

2. Read the email about computers available at TEI Inc. Then, tick () the correct answers.
a) What is the email about? b) According to the passage, employees use
__ the types of work employees do. laptops when they… c) Which of the following is NOT true?
__ computers that the company sells. __ respond to email. __ The company has a mainframe.
__ what computers the company uses. __ work on spreadsheets. __ Employees get email on their cell phones.
__ the installation of a server. __ process the largest files. __ All employees receive desktop computers.
__ work outside of the office. __ The desktop computers are faster than
the workstations.

3. Read the sentence and choose the correct word.


a) My (PDA / mainframe) notifies me when I have a meeting.
b) I have a (laptop / supercomputer) to do work on the plane.
c) John has a (server / desktop computer) because he only uses simple programs.
d) This (computer / server) runs programs, but doesn't have Internet access.
e) A (workstation / handheld PC) is smaller than a laptop, but still has a keyboard.
f) Connect to the (server / PDA) to use that printer.
g) A (supercomputer / handheld PC) is the most powerful machine in the world.

4. Match the words (1-3) with the


definitions (A-C).
1 _B_ workstation 2 _A_ mainframe
3 _C_ cell phone
A. large and powerful computer
that supports many other
computers working at once.
B. fast computer that is used by
one person and has more
memory than an ordinary
personal computer.
C. a device that makes and receives
calls.

5. 🎧 (T_4) Listen and read the


email about computers
available at TEI Inc. again. Why
do some employees not use a
desktop?
_Because they only use those for
word processing and
spreadsheets _.

Evans Virginia, Dooley Jenny, Wright Stanley Information Technology


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GUIA PARA EL TALLER/LA SIMULACION/ EL JUEGO DE ROLES/
ESTUDIO DE CASO
Proceso: Gestión de la Formación Profesional Integral
Procedimiento: Ejecución de la Formación Profesional Integral

6. 🎧 (T_5) Listen to a conversation between an IT professional and a new employee. Choose the correct answers.
a) Which of the following computers are NOT shared by employees at TEI Inc.?
__ the server
__ laptops
__ workstations
__ desktop computers
b) According to the dialogue, employees use the server to…
__ open programs.
__ reserve workstations.
__ log onto desktop computers.
__ borrow laptops.

7. 🎧 (T_5) Listen again and complete the conversation.

A: Here's your new office. Jon works in here, too.


B: So, everyone has their own (1) _Desktop computers_. Do we have laptops?
A: Yes. That's your computer there. Laptops are in the (2) _TEI deparment_.
B: Okay, but I also need a (3) _workstations_.
A: Right, you work on some powerful programs. Those are next door.
B: Do I sign up to use them? I mean, how do I get access to one?
A: Just (4) _log_ to the server. All computers connect to it. Then, click "(5) _Reserve_ workstation''.
B: Thanks!

8. With a partner, act out the roles below, based on task 7. Then, switch roles.

A: Here’s your new office. That’s your desk, and Sue sits over there.
Ok, but I also need a workstation. B: So, everyone has their one desktop computers. Do we have laptops?
How do I get access to one? A: Yes, that’s your computer there and laptops are in the IT department.
B: OK, but I also need a workstation.
Then, click 'reserve workstation'
A: Right. You need something faster for those powerful programs. Those
Student A: You are a new employee. Ask Student B questions are in the next building.
about: B: How do I get access to one? Do I have to sign up?
• what computers they have A: No, just log on to the server. All computers connect to it. Then, click
• where the computers are “reserve workstation”.
• how to access computers B: Thanks.

Student B: You are an IT Professional.


Answer Student A's questions about the computers.

9. Now, write your own conversation.


 Spreadsheet n. calculation program. _A: Hi colleague, you help me in how to get to the dispatch area, I
 Mainframe n. Central computer.
 PDA n. (Personal Digital Assistant) PDA do not know how to get there.
 Handheld n. small, compact computer.
 Log on / onto n. access an internet site
 … B: Yes of course, of course, first you have to find the bathroom
 …
 …
area around that corner then walk right and you arrive.

Evans Virginia, Dooley Jenny, Wright Stanley Information Technology A: well thank you very much, see you later_.

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