Input and Output Devices

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(TSWBAT) identify (recognize) the components of a computer IOT

explain (to make clear by revealing more detail) what makes a device a computer (a machine that works with information).

Warm up: What devices do you use to interact with a computer?

Introduce the four functions:

Input – entering data (keyboard, mouse, microphone, touchscreen).

Processing – computer’s brain (CPU processes instructions).

Storage – saving data short-term (RAM) or long-term (hard drive, cloud).

Output – results displayed (monitor, speakers, printer)

Input Device

Output Device

Storage Device

Processing Device

RAM

          CPU

Microphone

Web Cam

Plotter Printer

      CD

Headphone

Name two input devices and describe their use.

What is the purpose of a monitor as an output device?

Identify whether a microphone is an input or output device.

Homework

Your homework assignment for tonight is the following: Find and list at least 3 things in your home that you believe are a computer and explain why for each one in your journal.