Introduction to Peripherals

3.1.4 h-i

Lesson Objectives

By the end of this lesson you will be able to:– describe a range of common peripheral

devices in terms of their features, advantages, disadvantages and uses

– describe and justify the appropriate peripheral hardware for a given application.

Peripheral Picture Quiz

How many of these can you name?

Futuristic Peripherals

Peripherals

The term peripheral is used to describe any piece of hardware that connects to a computer system that is either• an input device• an output device• a storage device

What is the difference between these three categories?

Your Task

Each of you have a post it note with an input device on. You will need to find out the following information about your device;• What is the purpose?• What does it look like?• How does it connect to a computer system?• How does it work?

Key Learning

Point

Describe a range of common peripheral devices in terms of their features, advantages, disadvantages and uses

Your Task

Once you have found your information you will need to populate your table with the list of devices that the rest of the class have.

EXTENTION: Think about the situations when each peripheral would come in handy.

Key Learning

Point

Describe a range of common peripheral devices in terms of their features, advantages, disadvantages and uses

Your Task

For each of your peripherals you will need to describe the situation where it will be used.

EXTENTION: Think about whether the peripheral will be used in the future, and explain what you think it will be used for.

Key Learning

Point

Describe and justify the appropriate peripheral hardware for a given application.