at the end of this class, students are able to describe definition of input devices clearly list...
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LEARNING OUTCOMES
At the end of this class, students are
able to
Describe definition of input devices clearly
List out the examples of input devices
Describe each example of input devices
DEFINITION OF INPUT DEVICE
Any hardware devices that sends data
to the computer
Without any input devices, a computer
would only be a display device and not
allow users to interact with it
KEYBOARD
Characteristics
have alphabetical, numerical, and functional
keys
Functions
help the user to type in commands for
computer operations
translates numbers, letters, symbols and
control keys into signals that can be
interpreted by the PC
MOUSE
Characteristics
use a ball, light, or a laser to track
movement
Functions
to control the pointer on the screen ( called
a cursor ) for selecting matter and clicking
on icons on the interface
JOYSTICK
Characteristics
they consisted of a single movable stick
and a button or two
primarily used for computer gaming
Functions
allowing you to control a game character's
movements such as moving front, behind
and sideways, shooting, or other gaming
task
WEBCAM
Characteristics
referred to web camera
a small camera mounted on a desktop or built
in a laptop
Functions
provide visual data to the computer in the form
of images and video
can even be used to record a home video and
post it on the web
SCANNER Characteristics
a device that uses light to read an image or text and
turn it into a digital message
Functions
Image scanners do the job of making a soft copy
image of printed materials, pictures, or even objects
this media can then be used to store, change and
send the image or text
very useful in transferring documents from one office
to the other in just no time
PENDRIVE
Characteristic
solid state nature
ease of mobility
Function
act as permanent storage drives that
interface with the computer through a USB
or Firewire port
store information