Understanding Computer Systems 1 Introduction to computer systems

Understanding Computer Systems 1. Introduction to computer systems

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Today’s Learning Objective • “Gain a basic understanding of a computer system and what makes it up. ” • Write the lesson Learning Objective onto your Self-Assessment Sheet. Understanding Computer 11 December 2021

Learning Outcomes • All students must be able to identify(E) and categorise(D) computing devices into portable and desktop. • Most students will be able to explain(C) why these computing devices fall into a given category. • Some students will be able to analyse(B) and Link(A) their knowledge of computing devices to suggest their applications to business personnel. Understanding Computer 11 December 2021

What is a computer system? • What do you think a “Computer System” is? Hands up! • Simply put it is a “Complete, working computer“. • It will include a computer along with any softare and extra hardware that are necessary to make the computer work. Understanding Computer Gain a basic understanding of a computer system and what makes it up. ” LO

So which of these following are “Computer Systems”? Understanding Computer Gain a basic understanding of a computer system and what makes it up. ” LO

Types of Computers • ALL computers fall into one of two major categories: 1) Desktop devices 2) Portable devices Understanding Computer Gain a basic understanding of a computer system and what makes it up. ” LO

Are these Desktop of Portable systems? Understanding Computer Gain a basic understanding of a computer system and what makes it up. ” LO

Research Activity • Put together a “brief” presentation which describes some computer devices, both Desktop & Portable. • It should focus on talking about how you believe they are used by business. • Get started! – Your have approx. 25 mins. Understanding Computer Gain a basic understanding of a computer system and what makes it up. ” LO

Research Findings • Lets get some feedback from the class on your research. • How do business use portable / desktop devices? • Do you think the world is moving towards portable devices over desktop? • Do you think all desktop devices will disappear over the next say 10 years? Understanding Computer Gain a basic understanding of a computer system and what makes it up. ” LO

Today’s Learning Objective • “Gain a basic understanding of a computer system and what makes it up. ” • Put , or onto your Self Assessment sheet to show whether or not you have achieved today’s learning objective. Understanding Computer 11 December 2021