term description

HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface

Functions List of what a device can do

GHz Unit for measuring the speed of a computer’s processor

TB 1000 Gigabytes

Blu-Ray A disk that enables the recording, re-writing and playback of high definition video

Streaming Content sent in compressed form over the internet enabling the user to enjoy it in real time

Connectivity Range of peripheral a device can be used with

GB Unit for measuring the storage capacity of a device

1080 No. of lines of pixels on a high definition TV

With a friend:

Do this quick quiz

calculate your percentage score

This was from the CBBC site – too easy? – add a FAIR games console related question, join another group – ASK!

Progress?

% calculator challenge?

all information taken from the GCSE syllabus

Search for console quiz

All students will be able to understand the main features of games consoles, demonstrating this by designing their own model

Most students will be able to explain their ideas and understand how their target audience

Some students will be able to discuss how features match requirements and compare, explain and critically evaluate these features

all information taken from the GCSE syllabus

Justify your answer

A. It is portable B. It has high screen resolution C. It allows hands-free gaming D. It has large storage E. It can connect peripheral devices

A. What will games consoles look like in the future?

Design a new games console (not a game!)

Think about all the issues we have dealt with from last lesson.

How will you present your ideas?

Be realistic please

you must give consideration to the spreadsheet

Timing?

Consider the advantages of buying a laptop rather than a games console.

Think >

Pair >

Share

Is TA important?

all information taken from the GCSE syllabus

term description

HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface

Functions List of what a device can do

GHz Unit for measuring the speed of a computer’s processor

TB 1000 Gigabytes

Blu-Ray A disk that enables the recording, re-writing and playback of high definition video

Streaming Content sent in compressed form over the internet enabling the user to enjoy it in real time

Connectivity Range of peripheral a device can be used with

GB Unit for measuring the storage capacity of a device

1080 No. of lines of pixels on a high definition TV

term description

HDMI

Functions

GHz

TB

Blu-Ray

Streaming

Connectivity

GB

1080

What if ‘games’ were ‘work’….

Or

‘work’ was in fact a ‘game’?

suggest why hands-free consoles such as the Nintendo Wii have proved so popular. Do you have interesting opinions about this technology?

How do these motion and facial impression sensors work?

all information taken from the GCSE syllabus

Console versus laptop?

look at Jamie’s table of the advantages and disadvantages of gaming using a console versus a laptop computer. Task 3.6 consider whether they would buy a laptop or a games console using Jamie’s table to help them.

all information taken from the GCSE syllabus