By the end of the lesson you will… Objective › Understand the need for different devices Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Explain why devices have changed over the years. Give examples of the use of embedded computers in the home. Give key features of different types of computer devices.
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By the end of the lesson you will…
Objective› Understand the need for different devices
Level 3 Level 4 Level 5
Explain why devices have changed over the years.
Give examples of the use of embedded computers in the home.
Give key features of different types of computer devices.
Quick Task
Write down any devices in your house that could be classed as a computer?
Desktop Computer
What are the key features of this type of device?
Desktop Computers
Too big to carry around – sits on a desk Speakers that plug in Used for
work/games/movies/entertainment USB ports to charge devices Access the internet Monitor Mouse Keyboard
Laptop
What are the key features of this type of device?
Laptop
Built in webcam Foldable Entertainment Portable It can go on your lap Built in keyboard and mouse
Tablet
What are the key features of this type of device?
Tablet
Portable, easier to carry around than a laptop
Built in cameras and speakers Entertainment Apps Cute and small Touchscreen Virtual keyboard
Task
These computers appear in order of oldest to newest types.
What does this tell you about the types of computers people want?
Other Computers
Mainframe Server Games Console
Embedded Computer
Many devices have embedded computers – a small silicon chip that carries out stored instructions.
The modern home has over 100 of these built into devices like a toaster, stereo, washing machine, fridge, TV etc.
Task
Write down three other devices in your own home you think might contain an embedded computer
Task
Write down three technologies that are combined in a modern smartphone.
Progression
What Why How
1. What have I learnt?2. What do I know now
that I didn't before?3. What new skills have I
gained?4. What would I like to
learn?
1. Why have I learnt it?2. What is the point?3. What are the real
world applications?4. How will this help me
in future life/lessons?
1. How have I learnt
this?2. What made it easier
to learn?3. What will I do to
remember this learning?
4. What did I do to overcome any difficulties?
Choose a question to answer from each column. You cannot answer the same numbered question across different columns.
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