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Input and output devices. Part 1 - Chapter 3. http://teachlogy.wordpress.com/lesson/input-devices/brainstorming-activity/. Objectives. By the end of the lesson you are able to: Define input devices Name at least three input devices State one function of at least three input devices.
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Input and output devices Part 1 - Chapter 3
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Objectives By the end of the lesson you are able to: • Define input devices • Name at least three input devices • State one function of at least three input devices
Input Devices • Devices that allow you to put information into the computer: • Examples: • Keyboards, Mice, Microphones • Laser pens, Graphics Tablets • Scanners, OMRs, OCRs • Digital cameras, Webcams
Keyboard • Suitable for: • Data entry • Typing documents • Not suitable for: • Drawing
Mouse • Suitable for: • Selecting items • Highlighting text • Clicking buttons right button Viewing the context menu wheel scrolling left button Clicking, selecting, dragging
Laser Pen and Graphics Tablet • Ideal for drawing light Pen graphics Tablet
Scanner • Converts documents to digital images • Saves you from retyping • Must use OCR software if you want to edit the scanned text a flatbed scanner
Digital Camera • Uses digital sensor instead of film • Stores images on flash memory • Images can be viewed right away LCD screen
Webcam • Records low quality video • Used for: • Videoconferencing • Chatting
Microphone • Like a normal microphone only smaller • Used for: • Videoconferencing • Chatting online • Recording audio • Giving voice commands
Optical Mark Reader (OMR) • Reads pen and pencil marks on forms • Used for surveys and multiple-choice • Fast but gets confused by improper shading
Optical Character Reader (OCR) • Reads characters in printed documents • Saves you from having to retype • Trouble reading low quality text • Used to read • Airline tickets • Envelopes • Printed bills
Output Devices • Devices that allow you to get information out of the computer • Examples: • Monitors (Screens) • Speakers • Printers • Multimedia projectors
Barcode Scanner • Used in supermarkets and retail stores • Identifies items by scanning barcodes • Computer system then retrieves prices • Faster and more accurate
Exercises • http://teachlogy.wordpress.com/lesson/input-devices/exercises/
Closure • Read more about input devices by clicking on the following links: • http://teachlogy.wordpress.com/lesson/input-devices/read-more/ • http://teachlogy.wordpress.com/take-a-challenge/input-devices-activity/ • http://teachlogy.wordpress.com/revision/ • http://teachlogy.wordpress.com/lesson/input-devices/homework/
Output devices • http://teachlogy.wordpress.com/lesson/input-devices/brainstorming-activity/
Monitor LCD monitor CRT monitor
Printer • Produces hard copy output on paper • 4 main types: • Inkjet • Laser • Dot-matrix • Thermal
Inkjet Printer • Squirt tiny ink droplets on paper • High quality images and text • Prints quickly
Laser Printer • Uses laser to fuse toner to paper • Fastest type of printer • Highest quality text • Expensive
Dot-matrix Printer • Works almost like a typewriter • Uses inked ribbon • Slow and noisy • Can print in duplicate using carbon paper
Thermal Printer • Applies heat to heat-sensitive paper • Low quality output • Cheap to operate • Used: • To print receipts and movie tickets • In some fax machines
Impact and Non-Impact Printers • Impact printers: • Print by striking the paper • For example: dot-matrix • Non-impact printers: • Print using other means • For example: laser, inkjet, thermal
Page Printers and Line Printers • Page printer: • Appears to print entire page at a time • For example: laser and inkjet printers • Line printer appears to print an entire line at a time
Speakers • Produce audio output • Like normal speakers but smaller • Plug into the computer’s sound card
Multimedia Projector • Connects to your PC • Uses lens to project images on to a wall or board • Used for presentations
Questions • What is Output device? • Give three examples of output devices • Explain the function of speaker • List three different of printer • Name two different monitor
Group Discussion You are to make a group of three. • Browse the internet and search for pictures output devices and functions of: • Plotter • Projector • Computer output on microfilm
Exercise • http://teachlogy.wordpress.com/lesson/Output-devices/exercises/