Computers

Computers

What are they?

Everyone is familiar now with what a computer is

(specially during this pandemic time)

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Is this a computer?

• Yes

• No

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Is this a computer?

• Yes

• No

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Is this a computer?

• Yes

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Is this a computer?

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Before we determine if the previous device were computers or not, let's watch a video...

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What is a computer?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rRSD128KWIM

Multiple Choice

Is this a computer?

• Yes

• No

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Is this a computer?

• Yes

• No

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Is this a computer?

• Yes

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Is this a computer?

• Yes

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Is this a computer?

• Yes

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Let's compare the thinking process of a computer

with your own thinking process.

Input

The information received from an external source.

Ex. A new topic presented by your teacher in class.

Multiple Select

Which of these things can be considered input?

• The color background of a document.

• Typing names and numbers in a table.

• Search a topic in Safari.

• A playlist you found in Spotify.

• Creating a password for your new mail account.

Storage

Keeping information records.

Ex. Memorize the vocabulary related to the animal cells in Biology.

Multiple Select

Which of these things can be considered storage?

• A cloud like Drive or Dropbox.

• Your mail inbox.

• The edit menu in Google Docs.

• The recycle bin.

• Your photos library.

Processing

Perform a series of operations using the stored information to obtain a result.

Ex. Decide your next essay's topic for the History class.

Multiple Select

Which of these things can be considered processing?

• A list of words

• Solving an equation.

• Getting the average of your final grades.

• The files in a folder of the memory.

• Accessing your Instagram account with your user and password

Output

The result that the user obtains from the computer.

Ex. Delivering an answered worksheet to your math teacher.

Multiple Select

Which of these things can be considered output?

• Looking at a photo after changing the filter.

• Getting a message in Whatsapp.

• The possible websites you can visit to obtain info about the WWII.

• The list of apps and programs installed in your device.

• The name you give to a new file.

​Great job!

Finally, let's write down some important information in your purple notebook.