TC2-Computer Literacy Mr. Sencer February 3, 2010.
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Transcript of TC2-Computer Literacy Mr. Sencer February 3, 2010.
A World of Computers
Computers have become an essential part of our daily lives.
Computers are found at work, at home and at school.
Computers come in all shapes and forms.
A World of Computers
Desktops, Laptops, Netbooks are all types of computers.
Some mobile phones or Smartphone's are also considered computers.
Computers are a method of communication for billions of peopleworldwide.
A World of Computers
Computers allow for instant communication by using email or instant messaging software.
Through computers, society has instant access to information from around the globe.
Information such as news, weather reports, sports scores, airline schedules, telephone directories, maps and directions, job listings, and other countless items are always accessible.
A World of Computers
Computers in our daily lives: Banks use ATMs (automated teller
machines) so customers can deposit and withdraw funds anywhere at anytime.
A World of Computers
Grocery stores use computers to track purchasing, calculating the amount due for a purchase, and even generates coupons based on buying patterns.
A World of Computers
Cars use onboard navigation systems that provide directions, assistance in emergency situations, and allow the vehicle to be tracked the vehicle if it is stolen.
Computer Literacy
As technology continues to advance, computers become a larger part of our lives.
Computer literacy is having a current knowledge and understanding of computers and their uses. also known as digital literacy
Since computers and technology change so rapidly you must keep up with these changes to be computer literate.
What is a computer?
A computer is: An electronic device operating under the
control of instructions stored in its own memory, that can accept data, process the data according to specified rules, produce results, and store the results for future use.
Data and Information
Computers process data into information.
What is Data? Data is a collection of unprocessed items,
such as text, numbers, images, audio, and video.
What is Information? Information is processed data and is
usually useful to people. What’s the difference?Data Informatio
n
An Example of Data and Information
In this example, the item ordered, item price, quantity ordered, and amount received all represent data. The computer processes the data to produce the cash register receipt (information).
As shown, computers process several data items to print information in the form of a cash register receipt.
Information Processing Cycle Computers process data (input) into
information (output). Computers carry out processes using
instructions. Instructions are the steps that tell the
computer how to perform a particular task. Some people refer to the series
of input, process, output, andstorage activities as the information processing cycle.
Input
Process
Output
Storage
The Components of a Computer
A computer contains many electric, electronic, and mechanical components known as hardware.
These components include: input devices output devices a system unit storage devices communications devices
Input devices
An input device is any hardware that allows you to enter data and instructions into a computer.
Five common input devices: Keyboard Mouse Microphone Scanner Web cam
Output devices
An output device is any hardware that transmits information to one or more people.
Three common output devices: Printer Monitor Speakers
A System Unit
The system unit is a case that contains the electronic components of the computer that are used to process data.
The main circuit board of a computer is found in the system unit. It is called the motherboard.
Motherboard Inside the System Unit
Two main components located on the motherboard are the processor and memory.
The processor, also called a CPU (central processing unit), is the electronic component that interprets and carries out the instructions that operate the computer.
The memory consists of electronic components
that store the instructions and data needed.
Storage Devices
Storage holds data, instructions, and information for future use by the computer.
A computer keeps data, instructions, and information on storage media
Storage Devices
A storage device records (writes) and/or retrieves (reads) items to and from storage media.
Storage devices often classified as an input because they transfer items from storage to memory.