The computer-focused puzzles in this photocopiable book are ideal for students who are fascinated by how computers work and have a passion for the hardware aspect of information technology. The crosswords, word searches and cloze activities provide a great context to extend the language of students whilst also allowing them to indulge their interest. They are suitable for individuals and groups. In addition to supplementing in-class activity, the puzzles can be copied and kept in a box to have ready for substitute/relief teachers or supplied as fun and engaging homework activities. They are also useful to have available at library time. Students can identify keywords in the questions and seek answers in the reference section of the library or as an internet search activity. There are over 50 puzzles altogether, and answers are included for ease of self-marking.
Each puzzle has a computer-related theme including:
- Hardware
- Software
- Systems
- The Internet
- Computers in use
and much more!
About the Author:
Peter Giddens studied at Canterbury University and The Christchurch College of Education in Christchurch, New Zealand and has been teaching ever since. His teaching philosophy is based on literacy and numeracy – that reading is utterly necessary for learning; it’s all about language; oh, and that basic mathematical understanding is essential too. In the school he travels here and there and to many of the places in between.
