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4.03 it careers
- 1. IT PowerPoint Understand InformationTechnology activities and careers.
- 2. What Is AComputer? • An electronic device that receives data, processes data, stores data, and produces a result (output).
- 3. Types of PersonalComputers • Desktop computer: designed to be used on a desktop. • Notebook/Tablet computer: designed to be used on a desktop but still small enough to be portable. • Laptop computer: designed to be small enough and light enough to be used on your lap.
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- 5. Hardware-Physical Parts of thecomputer
- 6. More Hardware Digital Cameras,webcams and Scanners Picture taking & sending has never been so easy
- 7. DID YOU KNOW?? AnIpod(left) and an MP3 Player (below) are hardware that can be connected to your computer. More Hardware
- 8. Modem- connects yourcomputer to the Internet CPU- Central Processing Unit is the brain of your computer Also called the tower or hard drive. Hardware, Hardware
- 9. More Hardware Handwriting &Speech Recognition Using headsets and tablets with
- 10. More Hardware Personal DigitalAssistant (PDA)
- 11. Smart Boards Become Dynamicwith your presentations •Interactive whiteboard •Connected to a computer and a data projector •SMARTboard can be used as a computer •Control the computer by using your finger
- 12. Software-a set ofinstructions that tells the computer what to do! Systems Software - controls the operation of the whole computer system. • Example: Windows Applications Software - performs a specific task. • Examples: MS Word, MS Excel, MS Access, etc…
- 13. Types of ApplicationSoftware • Word Processing – Program that allows you to create, edit, and print text documents • Report, flyer, memo • Spreadsheet – Numbered Rows and Lettered Columns – Intersection of a row and column is a cell • Grade book, financial info • Database – Lets you set up an electronic filing system – Enter text and numbers • Find, search, and print info in different ways – Address book, Card Catalog
- 14. Creating PowerPoint Presentations Multimedia- theuse of audio, video, animation, or graphics.
- 15. Microsoft Publisher Easily-made flyers,brochures, business cards, newsletters, signs,
- 16. Other Software Programs Games Typing Master MSPaint Photoshop There are tons and tons!!!
- 17. “Information Processing Cycle” 1. InputDevice 2. CPU 3. Output Device
- 18. Input, Output, &Storage Devices • Input device: hardware that allows you to communicate with your computer. • Output device: hardware that allows your computer to communicate with the user • Storage device: allows you to store or retrieve information
- 19. Computer Input Devices •Keyboard • Mouse • Trackball • Joystick • Light Pen • Pointing Stick • Touchpad • Touch Screen • Bar Code Reader • Scanner • Microphone • Graphics Tablet • Digital Cameras
- 20. Computer Output Devices •Monitor: screen that displays information such as text, numbers, and pictures. – Softcopy • Printer: gives you information from the computer in printed form. – Hardcopy • Speakers: allow you to hear voice, music, and other sounds from your computer.
- 21. STORAGE 1. CD-ROM (Compact Disk-Read Only Memory) 2. 3 1/2 “ Floppy Disk (“A” Drive) Besides saving to the hard drive (the computer), here are some other ways to save: 3. External Storage (Jump drive, Flash Drive, Key Drive, Memory Stick, etc.)
- 22. Memory • ROM- ReadOnly Memory • RAM- Random Access Memory (Temporary or working memory)
- 23. What is anetwork? A system of computers, peripherals, terminals, and databases connected by communication lines.
- 24. What is theInternet? Electronic information networks that carry audio, video, and computer data. The world’s Largest computer Network!
- 25. What does theInternet offer? • Information • Online shopping • E-mail • Instant Messaging • Chat rooms • Games • News • Videos