MODULE 102 OPERATING

DIGITAL DEVICES
 Learning Outcomes.
Upon completion of this session, the participants will
be able to:
1) Identify the features of a digital Device
2) Power and work with a digital device
3) Use a mobile operating systems
4) Identify/Recognise the common applications in
digital device
 Learning Outcomes.
5. Troubleshooting and problem-solving in a digital device

6. Use the Internet, browsers, and search engines

7. Make use of device accessibility features, including turning

accessibility features on and off, Text-To-Speech and Talkback,
and screen magnification
TOPIC 1: IDENTIFY FEATURES OF DIGITAL
DEVICE

By the end of the Topic, the participant will be able to;

1. Understand the meaning of digital devices
2. Identify and name common types of digital devices
3. Identify features of common digital devices like
smartphones, tablets and desktops/laptops
4. Identify Types of Technologies used in the modern
world Understand the Functions of Digital Devices
 What are digital Devices?

• Digital describes electronic technology that generates,

stores, and processes data in terms of two states: positive
and non-positive

• Digital devices are electronic devices that send, receive,

process and manipulate digital information.
 What Does A digital device do

Digital devices can perform four general cycle operations, which

comprise the information processing
• Input

• Process

• Output

• Storage

Digital devices can be used to help you perform various tasks, such
as:
• Send e-mail

• Make Presentations

• Maintain Records

• Write Text

• Organize Files
 Introduction to digital technology
Examples of digital technology
1.Video technologies for working from home
2.GPS, and Location we use to maneuver to places we
do not know
3.Smart homes
4.Artificial Intelligence (AI)-automation of some tasks
5.Cybersecurity and Biometrics-the finger prints we
place in different places like hospitals for identification
6.Combination of tech such as AI, IOT, Drones and connectivity
7.Mobile Phone Roaming & Digital Connectivity using eSIMs
 Common Types of Digital Devices;

• Computers
• Smartphones
• Laptop
• Tablets
• Digital Cameras
• Digital Audio
• Digital Watches
Common features of a digital device
 Activity 1

In the table below list any digital device you have used
on your day to day farming activities and briefly explain
how it was used.

No. Name of digital How device was used

device
 Functions of Digital devices
• Communication:
• Information Access:.
• Data Processing:
• Entertainment
• Productivity:
• Navigation and Location
Services:
• Education:
• Business and Finance:
• Social Networking:
TOPIC 2: POWER AND WORK WITH DIGITAL DEVICES
By the end of this Topic learners should be able to:
1. Identify the right tools and how to set up while Charging the
digital devices
2. Switch on/off the digital device
3. Name common elements of a digital device
4. Check the key hardware components (CPU, RAM, storage,
battery)
5. Use Peripheral devices (touchscreen, cameras, sensors)
6. Open a digital device with PIN or Password
7. Do the students’ activities /assessments?
 What is required while charging a digital
device

• Rechargeable digital
device

• Adapter

• Cable

• Power supply
 Steps in charging phone Activity 2
Learners guided in steps and
procedure involved in charging a
phone effectively.

Through in class demonstrations ,

the instructor will cover the
following areas:
• preparing charging area/space
• Equipment's for charging
devices
• Different power sources –Power
bank & wall sockets
How to keep your battery cool while
charging your phone.
• Remove your phone from the case. .

• Avoid charging your phone in an environment with poor

ventilation.

• Avoid using your phone for a long time while charging. The
heat generated by.

• Turn on Airplane mode.

Steps in Switch on/off the digital devices
Activity 3
Learners guided on how to
switch on / off a digital device

Through in class
demonstrations , the instructor
will cover the following areas:
• Locating a power button and
procedural performing the
task
 Common elements/features of a digital
device/phone
1. Display/ Screen: provides the display that allows a user to
interact with folders files and applications
2. Battery: They are either removable or non-removable.
3. Speaker and Microphone: Used for audio communication
4. Rear Camera: usually found at the back of the phone, it has
sensors, lenses,
5. Front camera: popularly known as selfie, allows photo and
video taking while facing the camera.
6. Flash: provides additional lighting to produce quality
7. Casing: The outer casing protects the internal parts that are
not visible unless a phone is physically opened
 Phone buttons
1. Volume button
2. Power button
3. Switching on and off
4. Ring mode buttons
5. Finger print sensor
6. It is a security button that allows a
user to open a phone with a preferred
finger. Advanced smart phones also
use face unlocker to open phones
/unlock
7. Sim card holder/tray holds and houses
the sim card that connects to the
cellular network
 When to restart a digital device?
• You want to optimize battery usage

• When the phone is not responsive.

• When either the keyboard suddenly stops

responding or working.

• When the phone asks for an update, or you

manually update your device

• When refreshing system resources

• When optimizing battery usage

 Shutting down an iPhone
• Press and hold the
"Sleep/Wake" button on either
the top or the side of your
device (varies by model) and
hold it for a few seconds until
you see the words "slide to
power off".

• Swipe on the words “slide to

power off” to power off your
device.
 Activity 4

• Fill in the table below to share your thoughts on what you have learnt
about turning on/off and restarting a digital device.

No. What you have learned

 Examples of Input Devices of Computer
• Keyboard • Microphone
• Mouse • Monitor
Screen
• Joysticks
• Light Pen • Printer
• Scanner • Speakers
• Digital Camera • Projector
• Headphone
s
Peripheral devices include the
following

• Mouse. • Scanner.
• Keyboard. • Speakers.
• Printer. • External Drive.
• Monitor. • USB Flash Drive.
• Webcam.
• CD-ROM.
• Printer.
Parts/elememts of a Mobile phone
Key hardware components (CPU, RAM,
storage, battery)
 Activity 5

Learners guided on how to check key hardware components of a

digital device commonly knows specifications

Through in class demonstrations , the instructor will cover the

following areas:

• CPU
• RAM
• Storage & Battery
.
Use Peripheral Devices (Touchscreen,
Cameras, sensors)
 Activity 6
Learners guided on the use of digital
device peripherals

Through in class demonstrations , the

instructor will cover the following
areas:

• Touchscreen
• Camera
• Smartphone sensor
Open a Digital Device with PIN or Password

• A PIN (Personal Identification Number) is a numeric code

used to authenticate and access your device. Every time the
phone is switched on, this code will be requested
• A password- is a combination of characters (letters, numbers,
and symbols) that serves the same purpose
 Activity 7
Learners guided Open a Digital
Device with PIN and Password

Through in class demonstrations ,

the instructor will cover the following
areas:

• Opening digital device with a pin

• Unlocking phone with a password
• Use of patterns
 Don't Share Your PIN and Password:
Preserving Security

1. Sharing 3. Secure
Risks: Recovery
.
Methods.
2. Phishing.
Best Practices for PIN and Password
Management.

• Update Regularly
• Use Different Credentials.

• Utilize Biometric Security.

 Activity 8
Learners guided on setting
Up strong pins and passwords
Through in class
demonstrations , the
instructor will cover the
following areas:

• Creating strong pin and

password for device
• Steps in recovering
forgotten pin
 TOTIC 3: USING MOBILE OPERATING
SYSTEMS (ANDROIDS, IOS)
. Topic Learning Outcomes
By the end of the Topic, the participant will be
able to;
1. Name major mobile operating systems
(Android, iOS)
2. Navigate the user interface of Mobile
operating system
3. Open apps and navigate to desired
functions
 Use a Mobile operating systems

A mobile OS provides an interface • Android

between the device's hardware • iOS
components and its software
functions. It typically starts when a • HarmonyOS
device powers on, presenting a screen • KaiOS
with icons or tiles that show
• Tizen
information and provide application
access. • BlackBerry
• BlackBerry
• Windows
Phone
• Sailfish
• Fireox OS
 Activity 9
Learners guided through Navigating The User Interface of
a Mobile operating system
Through in class demonstrations , the instructor will cover
the following areas:
• Home Screen
• Accessibility and Customization
• App Drawer
• Back and Home Buttons
• Settings and Navigation
 Open apps and navigate to desired
functions
1. If needed, log in to your account within the app.
2. Explore the app's menus or options to locate the specific function or
feature you want to use.
3. If the function is within a submenu, navigate through the app's
interface to find it.
4. Use on-screen buttons, icons, or gestures to interact with the
function.
5. Make any necessary selections or adjustments within the function.
6. To exit the function or app, use the back button or navigate to the
home screen.
7. You can also access other apps or return to your home screen as
needed.
Identifying and Recognizing the Common
Applications in Digital Device
 Reflection
Activity
In the table below list common phone applications you have interacted
with in your day-to-day farming activities.

No. Name of the application

 TOPIC 5 INCLUSIVE ACCESSIBILITY
FEATURES

Learners
. guided through Inclusive
Accessibility Features
Through in class demonstrations ,
the instructor will cover the following
areas:
• Talkback(Text-to-Speech)
• Scrolling through the phone
t
screen Magnification Color
contrast
 TOPIC 6: TROUBLESHOOTING AND
PROBLEM SOLVING IN A DIGITAL DEVICE
Topic Learning Outcomes
By the end of the topic, the participant will be able to;
• Troubleshoot Common issues and error messages in
Digital Devices
• Basic troubleshooting steps of a few device error
messages
• Know types of errors that need technical support
 Troubleshooting Steps

• Identify the problem

• Establish a theory of probable cause
• Test the theory to determine the cause
• Establish a plan of action to resolve the problem and
implement the solution
• Verify full system functionality, and, if applicable, implement
preventive measures
• Document findings, actions and outcomes
 Troubleshoot common issues and error
messages in Digital devices
Discuss with Learners common hardware and software
issues/errors experience while using digital devices and possible
solutions in following the process of troubleshooting

In the discussion categories problems that might require a

technician intervention and the minor ones that can be solved
by performing simple tasks
 TOPIC 7 USING THE INTERNET,
BROWSERS AND SEARCH ENGINES
7.0 Topic Learning Outcomes
By the end of the Topic, the participant will be able to;
• Practice working on the internet using browsers &
search engines.
• Search for an app, a product seller, product buyer
• Search for a topic, weather information, a document,
a video etc.
• Open and watch videos: Stop, rewind, restart, close a
video
• Close an app, Close all running Apps
 Activity 10
Learners guided through Using the internet, browsers and
search engines through in class demonstrations , the
instructor will cover the following areas:

• Navigating websites with different web applications

• Practice working on the internet using browsers & search
engines.
• Search for an app, a product seller, product buyer
• Search for a topic, weather information, a document, a
video etc.
• Open and watch videos: Stop, rewind, restart, close a
video
• Close an app, Close all running Apps
 Module Summary

A digital device is an important device in the modern day, it uses

digital data, such as by sending, receiving, storing or processing it
which is the form of communication in todays businesses and work.

We rely on them in our personal and work lives for all sorts of reasons.
This could be for getting directions, doing our shopping, entertaining
ourselves, managing our business stock and finances, or a great many
other reasons, the more reason you should know how to operate
them. These devices use operating systems to run the systems
We can only access the internet through the devices and find all we
need through research, for our projects and any other work.
These devices also fails at times and that’s the need to have basic
troubleshooting skills covered in the Module