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Hardware and Software L1 - What is a computer?

Last updated about 1 year ago

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When we talk about computers, we generally mean things that we can interact and program (such as download apps).
How many different types of computers can you think of?
What type of computer are you using now?

Extension - tell me what is good/bad about the type of computer
E.g. Desktop Computer - a large computer that is powerful, but is hard to carry

There are lots of equipment that you can use with a computer.
Some of these devices send data in.
Some of these devices send data out.

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Using the image as a guide,
pick and explain something that can be an input for a Mobile Phone, what you think gets processed, and what gets output.

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A computer takes ...

in data

process data

outputs data

The computer then....

takes in data

processes the data / makes decisions

outputs data

Lastly, the computer will return the results and  .... 

takes in data

processes the data / makes decisions

outputs the data

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Name as many Input devices as you can, and what it does.

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Name as many Output devices as you can, and what it does.

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Using the image as a guide,
pick and explain something that can be an input for a Laptop, what you think gets processed, and what gets output.

A microphone is a type of ...

Input device

Output device

A monitor is a type of ...

Input device

Output device

Tick all the options below in which it is an INPUT for a laptop.

Typing on the keyboard

The laptop converts a keyboard press into ASCII (letters/numbers)

Text is displayed onto the screen

Moving the mouse

Changing the volume

The mouse icon on the screen moves

Sound gets louder or quieter