Understanding Computer Inputs and Outputs Powerpoint Ver 2
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ZuhdijaComputers need digital information to make them work.
This means that any information being put into the computer has to be converted
into binary code.
Binary code is the digital code computers use to send, receive and store
information. It is made up of a series of 1s and 0s.
Images, text and sound put into the computer are all converted into this binary
code.
The computer converts the information back again before it sends it out of the
computer.
But, how does the information get into and out of the computer?
Input
Input devices allow information to be put into the computer.
Some input devices allow you to input text; some allow you to input images or
sound.
Can you think of any input devices?
Click a box to see what input device is hiding inside.
Microphone
A microphone is an input device. It allows you to input sound. You can record
your own voice speaking or singing, or record music.
Why might you want to add speech or music into a computer?
Keyboard
A computer keyboard is an input device. It allows you to input text.
What computer programs do you use where you need to type text into the
computer?
Digital Camera
A digital camera is an input device. It allows you to input images into a computer.
These images might be still images or videos.
Why is it useful to be able to add images into a computer?
Controller
A controller is an input device. It allows you to select the information you want to
add to the computer. Controllers can be used for many things around your home.
Why is it useful to be able to add images into a computer?
Output
Output devices allow information to be sent out of the computer.
Output devices might produce text, images or sounds. Some new output devices
can even produce objects!
Can you think of any output devices?
Click a box to see what output device is hiding inside.
Speaker
A speaker is an output device. It produces sound.
What devices in your home or school make use of speakers?
Printer
A printer is an output device. It can produce text and images. You might have
used a printer to print a photograph, a story or a poem.
Investigate a printer to see how it works.
3D Printer
This 3D printer is an output device. It can actually make three-dimensional objects.
Detailed programming is required for a 3D printer.
What would you make on a 3D printer?
Input and Output
A computer sits between an input device and an output device. The computer
allows the input device to pass messages and instructions to the output device.
Input Computer Output
After all that input you should know all about this topic! Can you
output the information to someone else?
