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: Find 4 other peripherals that have not been mentioned and describe these.
Key Learning
Point
Describe and justify the appropriate peripheral hardware for a given application.