Strategic Information

System
By
Usman Sattar
This course in not about

Hardware and software aspects of

computers

How many categories of computer

systems are there.

Using computer systems application

 Learning by
Reading
Writing
Listening
Watching
????
 Introduction
to
Learning by doing
 Objectives

Explain why Hands-on Activities are

highly encouraged
Describe the nature of a Hands-on
Activity.
Many Names: One Concept

Hands-On Activities
Activity Based Learning
Experiential Learning
Learning by Doing
 What is Activity Based
Learning?
Activity Based Learning - learning
where student physically and
mentally explore subject by
simulation of the work environment,
manipulation of tools and materials
associated with the world of work, or
performance of a real work task.
What is a hands-on activity?
Where students participate
individually or in groups, where
learning by doing takes place
 Underlying Assumption

Doing an activity
associated with a
career area will be
more meaningful
and insightful than
talking or reading
about it in class.
 Why is Hands-on So
Important?
Has a greater impact on
learning and retention.
Affects the emotions,
feels and attitudes more
that Book Learning.
John Dewey said All
genuine learning comes
through experience
 Hands-On Activities
Supervised Study or Project
 Typical Sequence in a
Hands-on Activities

Beginning Ending
Duration of Hands-on Activity

Distribute
Introduction Conduct the Review
Resources
Activity Debrief
Demonstration
Closure
 Groups, Assignments &
Quizzes
Maximum 4 members
4 Assignment off campus (Individual /
Group)
1 Assignment on campus
5 Quizzes
 Methods or Techniques
Panel discussion
Fieldtrip
Guest Speaker
Demonstration