Computer Control Around Us
Identify the control aspect of each object.
plug socket
batteries
input output
buttonsswitches
levers
things movethings light up
things play
what you do
what happens
press button food warms up
microwave
light
press switch light turns on
hand drier
press button air blows out
car park barrier
press button barrier goes up
pelican crossings
press button green man flashes
cash machine
press buttons gives out money
washing machines
press buttons spins and washes
photocopier
press ‘copy’ copies sheet
DVD player
press ‘play’ plays a DVD
Bee-Bot
press buttons Bee-Bot moves
Computer processes the input to make an output
using
StepsInstructionsAlgorithms
Programs
Input OutputButtonsKeypadsScreens
SoundHeatMovementImages
Can you think of any other examples?