COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY BINGO

LESSON OVERVIEW

This is an excellent activity for a class that uses technology. It can be implemented through out the
term. The teacher can change the bingo clues to incorporate all the terms on the General Computer
Terminology for the Computer Technology class.

The students really enjoy the bingo game, especially when there are “prizes”. This can be
implemented as a class game or teacher can divide the class into groups. The bingo “Caller” can
switch from student to student.

This game is best implemented AFTER students have used the online resources listed below
(computer dictionaries) and other supplemental materials, to define a group of terms from the
attached General Computer Terminology list of words.

LESSON OBJECTIVES

Students will

 demonstrate their ability to recall computer terminology

 learn to work as a team

USOE COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY STANDARDS

STANDARD 0000-02
Students will develop a knowledge of computer basics and use an operating systems

Objective 0201
Review the history of computer technology, progression to systems of today, types of computers
used in a variety of setting and trend for the future
Objective 0202
Identify the major components of microcomputers and determine how each contributes to a
computer’s performance

STANDARD 0000-06
Students will access on-line information resources.
*Objectives 0601
Use the alphabetical browse and keyword search functions, including Boolean connectors
(AND.OR), of a library of on-line catalog to find author, title, and subject information

*Objective 0602
Download Internet resources stored at World Wide Web sites
PREREQUISITE

Success in this activity is dependent upon student being able to do the following:

*Basic Internet Searches using the Computer Dictionaries (below are a few)

www.Maran.com/dictionary
http://computer-dictionary-online.org
www.weopedia.com

*Define General Computer Terminology

MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT

Pencils or Pens
Definitions of Computer Terminology
Pennies
Prizes
Printout of Bingo Game/Questions

ASSESSMENT

Evaluate students on the correctness of the questions and answers in the game. Teacher rubric is attached.
 Computer Technology Bingo
Name: _____________________ Teacher:
Date: ______________________ Title of Work: ______________
Skills Criteria Points
  1 2 3 4  
Helping
The teacher observed the students None of the Some of the Most of the All of the ____
offering assistance in the BINGO Time Time Time Time
game to each other.
Listening
During the BINGO game, the teacher None of the Some of the Most of the All of the ____
observed students working from each Time Time Time Time
other's ideas.
Participating:
The teacher observed each student None of the Some of the Most of the All of the ____
contributing to the success of the Time Time Time Time
BINGO game.
Persuading:
During the BINGO game, the teacher None of the Some of the Most of the All of the ____
observed the students exchanging, Time Time Time Time
defending, and rethinking ideas.
Questioning:
The teacher observed the students None of the Some of the Most of the All of the ____
interacting, discussing, and posing Time Time Time Time
questions to all members of the team.
Respecting:
The teacher observed, during the
BINGO game, students encouraging
None of the Some of the Most of the All of the ____
and supporting the ideas and efforts Time Time Time Time
of others.
Sharing:
The teacher observed the students None of the Some of the Most of the All of the ____
offering ideas and reporting their Time Time Time Time
findings to each other.

Total Points ____

Teacher Comments:
 
COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY
OBJECTIVE 0206
General Computer Terminology

Computer Components: Computer Components:

Types Of Computers
Hardware Software
Desktop microcomputer System unit Program
Workstation CPU Operating system software
Laptop or Notebook Circuits Folder
Supercomputer Silicon chip Multitasking
Mainframe mHz GUI (Graphical interface)
Server Pentium Platform
Handheld RAM Icons
ROM Menus
Bit Application software
Byte
Computer Kilobyte
Viruses And
Performance And Megabyte
Destructive Programs
Processing Gigabyte
Boot process Terabyte Boot sector virus
Input Storage devices File virus
Base 2 binary code Magnetic storage Macro virus
Data Optical storage Trojan Horse
Information Laser Time bomb
Output Medium/media Worm
Hard disk Logic bomb
Floppy disk Attachments
Write-protected
Formatted Networks
Zip disk File server
Digital audio tape LAN Intranet work
CD-ROM WAN Internet work
CD-R IP address
CD-RW
DVD-ROM
Input devices
Output devices
Resolution
Pixels
Peripheral devices
 Computer Technology
BINGO

Your Name ______________________________

Free
Space

DIRECTIONS

1. Write each of following words or phrases, in a grid space on bingo sheet.

2. Designate a student as the “Bingo Caller” (this student will sit out game)
3. As the caller reads the definition of a word, students with the correct answer will raise
their hand.
4. Teacher will call on a student, for the response (hopefully it is the right answer)
5. If the student has the correct answer, the teacher rewards the student with a penny. The
student will cover up the square with a penny.
6. If the student gives the incorrect answer, teacher will call on another students for their
response, etc.
7. The FIRST student to get 5 pennies in a row, either horizontally or diagonally, MUST
SHOUT OUT “BINGO”. (We do not hear sleepers) The winner will receive a prize!

***Winners must bingo on the last number called and must be heard by the caller to be valid. 
BINGO QUESTIONS

1. A general-purpose computer designed which offers higher performance than normally

found in a personal computer
2. A portable computer that weighs between 8 and 10 pounds
3. A large computer or collection of computers that act as one large computer
4. Large, central computer with lots of memory, storage space and fast microprocessors
5. A computer connected to a network that other computers may or may not access
6. Type of computer device that can be held within the palm of the hand.
7. To power on a computer causing it to load the Operating System or other platform.
8. Information or data that is entered into a computer or computer device
9. 2 8-bit number system
10. standard/readable information that is used for reference
11. text that is informative to the individual reading it or the computer processing it
12. this information comes from a computer or computer device after it has been processed.
13. Your school’s website address
14. The background behind all your windows
BINGO ANSWERS

1. Workstation
2. Laptop or Notebook
3. Super Computer
4. Main Frame Computer
5. Server
6. Handheld
7. Boot Process
8. Input
9. Binary Number
10. Data
11. Information
12. Output
13. Your school’s website address
14. Desktop
 COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY SEARCH PUZZLE

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binary icons resolution

bootprocess information rom
byte mainframe server
circuits menus siliconchip
cpu output supercomputer
data pentium systemunit
filevirus pixels terabyte
gigabyte program workstation
handheld ram