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IMPORTANCE OF COMPUTER

ClassNotes Team 2 MIN READUPDATED 19 JUL 2026

WEEK 1

TOPIC: IMPORTANCE OF COMPUTER

OBJECTIVES

At the end of this lesson, Pupils should be able to:

  • Know the Definition of Computer
  • List the Uses of computer

LEARNING MATERIALS

  • Computer
  • Projector
  • Explanatory posters/pictures
  • Explanatory Video

REFERENCE MATERIALS

  • Universal Basic Education Curriculum.
  • NERDC Basic Education Curriculum for primary schools.
  • Lagos State Scheme of Work
  • Online Materials
  •  Computer Studies for Primary Schools.

CONTENT

Meaning of Computer

A computer is an electronic machine or device that takes raw data as input from the user and processes it, based on the instructions provided by a software or hardware program A computer is an electronic machine which accepts data as input, processes the data and gives out information. The information which the computer gives is called the output The computer carries out its function in a simple procedure known as Input Processing Output (IPO)

Examples of Computer

  1. Calculator
  2. Personal computer
  3. Smartphone
  4. Fuel pump

Importance of computer

A computer is used in the following places such as:

  1. Bank
  2. To keep customer account information.
  3. To transfer money from one point to another
  4. Offices
  5. To keep records.
  6. Write letters and keep accounts.
  7. Business
  8. To advertise our Goods and services.
  9. To keep records of all items and sales.
  10. Hospital
  11. To keep patients' records and drugs.
  12. Too diagnose patients
  13. To treat patients.
  14. Transport
  15. To book reservations of tickets for aeroplanes, buses railways.
  16. Defence
  17. To design weapons and other defence equipment.
  18. To keep a record of all defence equipment such as guns, rockets, and bullets. etc.
  19. School
  20. To keep student’s records
  21. To assist in the teaching and learning process.
  22. Sport
  23. To display scores and results of matches.
  24. Publishing
  25. To create newspapers, magazines, books etc.
  26. Government
  27. To keep records of staff, process salaries of staff.
  28. Prepare established plans and budgets.
  29. Manage records of census data.
  30. Taxes and notes
  31. Handles various types of registration like national identity cards, and voter’s registration. Etc.

PRESENTATION

  • The Teacher revises the previous lesson.
  • The Teacher introduces the topic: the importance of computers.
  • She/he explains the Definition of a Computer.
  • She/he mentions the Uses of the computer.

EVALUATIVE ACTIVITIES

  • Define Computer
  • Mention three Uses of computer

CONCLUSION: The teacher goes over the topic once again for better understanding.

  • Define Computer
  • Mention three Uses of computer

CONCLUSION: The teacher goes over the topic once again for better understanding.