Did you know that there are "Computers Everywhere"? Computers don't have to look like a desktop computer or laptop. It could be an iPad, iPod, iPhone, or gaming system like a Playstation 3 or Wii. Some computers have specialized functions like a digital alarm clock or remote control car. Others are general purpose like a laptop or iPad. Today we'll be talking about the four things that make a computer, a computer. A computer must have:
Input – There has to be a way to get information IN to the computer. It’s the way you talk to a computer. The standard input devices for a PC are the keyboard and mouse
Output – There has to be a way for the computer to get information back OUT. It’s the way the computer talks to you. The standard output devices for a PC are the monitor and speaker.
Processing - The computer has to be able to do something with the information. For example you can ask the computer to add 2+2 and it will process the information to get 4.
Storage - The computer has to be able to remember things. An example is the ability for the computer to remember a document you created or the score from a game you're playing.
Input – There has to be a way to get information IN to the computer. It’s the way you talk to a computer. The standard input devices for a PC are the keyboard and mouse
Output – There has to be a way for the computer to get information back OUT. It’s the way the computer talks to you. The standard output devices for a PC are the monitor and speaker.
Processing - The computer has to be able to do something with the information. For example you can ask the computer to add 2+2 and it will process the information to get 4.
Storage - The computer has to be able to remember things. An example is the ability for the computer to remember a document you created or the score from a game you're playing.