Unit 2: Operating Systems

In this unit, students will learn about different kinds of computer operating systems (OS) and why they are important.

The following activities can be tailored to fit the needs of your students and the goals your study program.

Vocabulary Builder Activity

Students will learn the following key terms and phrases:

Reading Activity: Learning About Operating Systems

Students will be able to correctly answer true/false questions after reading and listening to topical short articles and dialogs featuring topical vocabulary.

Operating Systems: An Introduction An operating system (OS) is the software layer that provides multitasking and lets you control the basic functions of a computer. Without an OS, a computer would be extremely difficult for people to use. The OS allows you to do things such as: Sign in with a username and password Sign out and switch between users Continue

Multiple Choice Activity

Students will be able to select the best match between unit terms and their definitions.

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Listening Comprehension Activity

Students will be able to listen to short audio clips in English and then spell them correctly.

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Spelling and Recognition

Students will be able to identify and spell a vocabulary term correctly given only the definition.

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Speaking Practice Activity

Students will be able to speak and record 5 example sentences from the unit vocabulary and then submit them for grading by the classroom teacher. If no teacher is available or desired, then the students will be shown good examples of other students' work.

Good programmers write code in an efficient manner so that it runs quickly and uses less memory.

Most operating systems today are customizable, allowing users to change themes, security settings, and default applications.

A consultant with a deep background in HCI was called in to study the usability of the proposed operating system changes.

Concrete and steel are foundational elements of a building, because they support all the floors above.

Ubuntu is a popular linux operating system known for its compatibility, driver support, and long term support options

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Writing Practice Activity

Students will write a short essay to be graded by the teacher. If no teacher is available or desired, then the student is shown previous examples of other writings by students.

Which operating systems have you tried? Which do you like best? Why?

What users typically prefer CLI operating systems? What users typically prefer GUI operating systems? Why?

Research a few of the following operating systems and write a short essay: Windows, MacOS, Android, IOS, and Linux.

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