Week 3
Week 3
2023
TOPIC: THE ARTS OF INFORMATION PROCESSING
SUBTOPIC: Understanding Information Processing: Definitions and
Procedures
DURATION: 40 MINUTES OF EACH PERIOD
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: as the lesson progresses, the scholars should be
able to:
Define information processing and its significance.
Understand the key procedures involved in information processing.
Apply knowledge of information processing in a practical context.
Procedure:
Day 1
Introduction (5 minutes):
Begin the lesson by discussing the importance of information
processing in daily life. Encourage students to share examples of
situations where they process information.
Definition of Information Processing (20 minutes):
Provide a clear definition of information processing, emphasizing the
conversion of raw data into meaningful information through a series of
organized steps.
Explain the significance of information processing in decision-making,
problem-solving, and various fields.
Key Procedures (15 minutes):
Introduce the key procedures involved in information processing,
including:
Input: Collecting and entering data into a system.
Processing: Manipulating and organizing the data to convert it
into meaningful information.
Output: Presenting the processed information to the user.
Storage: Saving data and information for future use.
Retrieval: Accessing stored information when needed.
Thinking Routine (10 minutes):
Implement the "See-Think-Wonder" thinking routine.
Show images or examples related to each information processing
procedure and ask students to:
Describe what they see.
Share their thoughts or observations about these procedures.
Pose questions or wonders about how these procedures work
together.
Homework (5 minutes):
Assign students to bring examples of information processing systems
used in different industries for the next class.
Day 2
Recap (5 minutes):
Begin the lesson by reviewing the previous day's discussion, including
the definition of information processing, the thinking routine, and the
homework assignment.
Student Presentations (20 minutes):
Allow students to share their research findings on information
processing systems used in different industries. Discuss how these
systems contribute to efficiency and decision-making.
Practical Application (15 minutes):
Engage the class in a practical activity related to information
processing. For example, provide a scenario or problem that requires
students to go through the steps of input, processing, output, storage,
and retrieval.
Thinking Routine (10 minutes):
Use the "Connect-Extend-Challenge" thinking routine.
Ask students to connect their understanding of information processing
to the practical activity, extend their thinking by considering other real-
world applications, and pose challenges or questions they have about
optimizing information processing systems.
Conclusion (5 minutes):
Summarize the key points of the lesson, emphasizing the definition of
information processing, its procedures, and the practical application in
solving real-world problems.
Assessment:
Assess students based on their participation in discussions, the quality
of their research presentations, their engagement in the practical
activity, and their ability to apply the concept of information processing
in a practical context.
Board summary
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