unit 1- recognizing computers. understand the importance of computers identify significant times...
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Unit 1- Recognizing Computers
Understand the importance of computers Identify significant times in computer
history Describe how all computers function the
same way Define computers & computer systems Classify different types of computers
Objectives
A computer is a person, instrument, or machine that gathers, processes, and stores information.
What is a Computer?
Where Are Computers Used?
In groups, make a computer history timeline of events
Use an online timeline maker Mark at least 10 significant events
◦ At least 1 event from the following decades: 2000’s, 90’s, 80’s, 70’s, 60’s, 50’s
◦ 1 significant tech event from your life◦ Include a picture of the device for each◦ Use your own words to describe each
Computer History Project
Massive ENIAC Designed for military & government
40’s & 50’s
Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak created the first user-friendly personal computer, called the Apple, with a built-in keyboard, display screen, and storage unit.◦ The term personal computer refers to a
computer designed to be used by one person at a time.
70’s-First User-Friendly Computer
Bill Gates worked with IBM◦ Developed DOS
IBM computer in 1981 released Pictured- $3500
Early 80’s- IBM PC
IBM made the design available to competing companies, resulting in clones or “IBM compatible” computers
Today, the term PC often refers to any computer
80’s- Attack of the Clones
AOL (as a service)◦ 1993
Internet (as we know it)◦ Mid 1990’s
iPod◦ 2001
First Smartphone◦ 1994◦ 2001- in US
More Recent History
Computers and their parts have gotten smaller & more powerful
Other devices are now considered computers◦ Phones, gaming systems, Tablets, etc.
Work is more efficient, communication has changed/grown, entertainment changed
90’s-2000’s: Change for better
Same as before…
Receives data (INPUT), processes data, stores data, produces a result (OUTPUT)
Computer includes:◦ Hardware◦ Software◦ Data◦ Peripherals
What is a Computer Today?
Computer System Example
Who created the first user-friendly computer?◦ Steve Jobs & Steve Wozniak
What term describes a computer design made available to other manufacturers?◦ Compatible or clone
What computer took up the size of a city block back in the 40’s & 50’s?◦ ENIAC
What four function does ever computer perform?◦ Input data, process data, output data, store data
Review- 4Q
Personal computer- Windows PC or MAC Individual user Case/monitor or all-in-one
Desktop
Windows PC or Mac Portable- They use a battery As powerful as a desktop Touchpad for mouse/ Touchscreen
Laptop/Notebook
Laptop running Google’s Chrome OS Fast boot Apps instead of software Cloud-based storage Use while connected to Internet
Chromebook
PC in smaller size Many functions of PC
◦ Has memory, storage, CPU, touchscreen
◦ Apps, Internet, Email◦ Android, iOS, Windows
Tablets
Using store ads, find the lowest price of each:◦ Desktop with monitor◦ iMac◦ Laptop ◦ MacBook◦ Chromebook◦ Android Tablet (low & high price)◦ iPad◦ Windows Tablet
Report the brand & model # with the price
Project
Cell phone runs computer applications◦ Internet, camera,
music, GPS, phone, email, text
Touchscreen or keyboard
Windows, iOS, Android
Smartphone
E-book reader Portable music player Handheld game device
Other Mobile Devices
Multiple CPUs, lots of RAM, multiple, high-capacity drives
Video Editing, CAD, Animation, Scientific, CSI, X-Ray
Workstation
Performs functions for computers on a network (provides a service)◦ Hold Files/Data◦ Handle Email◦ Web Site
Server
PC connects to it
Huge amounts of data processing
Hundreds of thousands $
Large institutions, hospitals & govt.
Mainframe
Large & fast Perform BIG calc’s Volumes of data Millions of $$$ Government Military Research Labs NASA
Supercomputers
Name some…
Other Types of Computers?
Review- 4Q Managing an airline reservation & ticketing
system or patient records would be best performed by which class of computer?◦ Mainframe
Which device would animators use to make CG effects for a movie?◦ Workstation
What is the fastest type of computer?◦ Supercomputer
Appliances have what kind of computer?◦ Embedded
What’s the biggest advantage of using a notebook?◦ Portability
T/F. A server is dedicated to sharing resources & data.◦ True
Which type of computer provides services to other PCs, such as providing a website?◦ Servers
What device would have Android OS on it?◦ Smartphone or Tablet
Review- 4Q
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Unit 1- Recognizing Computers