1. What
are
Computers? E
Use this tutorial alongside the numbers coded in your workbook and answer the related questions in each section.
What are computers adapted from Nikki Maddams

2. (E) Inputs & Outputs Index 60. Objectives and Outcomes 61. Keywords
62. Inputs, Processes & Output
63. Peripherals
71. Research Task
72. Sensors
73. Extension Task
74. Question Time
75. What do you know?
76. Computer terms

3. Objectives and Outcomes
Learning Objective:
Understand the differences between input and output devices and recognise where sensors are used in everyday objects.
Learning Outcomes:
GOOD: Identify whether each device is an input or output and briefly explain its function.
BETTER: Accurately describe the functionality of each device.
BEST: Identify and explain how sensors are used in everyday items.

4. peripheral --- input --- process --- output --- sensor

5. Inputs, Processes & Outputs
Double-click on program icon
Program loads
Program displayed on screen
Take Photo
Edit on computer
Print

6. Peripherals What is a peripheral?
A Peripheral is a device connected to your computer to provide an input or output.
Coming up are a variety of different peripherals, which are either inputs our outputs.

7. Printer
OUTPUT

8. Digital Camera
INPUT

9. Scanner
INPUT

10. Monitor
OUTPUT

11. Mouse
INPUT

12. Web Cam
INPUT

13. Keyboard
INPUT

14. Sensors Light Temperature Moisture Pressure Motion Smoke
There are many type of sensors used in society. They are INPUT devices. Here is a list of the different kind of sensors.
Light
Temperature
Moisture
Pressure
Motion
Smoke

15. How
many
sensors?

16. Research Task
Complete this table in your workbook

17. Extension Task
From the picture state an everyday item that uses the sensors listed and explain how it is used.
Light
Temperature
Moisture
Pressure
Motion
Smoke
(not on picture)

18. Question Time 1. What is a peripheral device?
2. Give an example of an output device connected to a computer.
3. Is a mouse an input or an output device?
4. Are sensors used as input or output devices?
5. Give an example of one everyday device that contains a sensor.
6. How is this sensor used?