Digital Devices
The effective use of computing technology and digital devices will help increase one's overall productivity.
To work effectively in our increasingly digital world one needs to be able to answer some technical questions like these:
Tasks:
Resources:
Prezi: Major Components Within a Computer
pcmag.com article: How to Buy a Laptop
Youtube Clip: Laptop Buying Guide from Consumer Reports
pcmag.com article: How to Buy a Cell Phone
YouTube Clip: Questions to Ask Before Buying a Phone
cnet.com: Cell Phone Buying Guide
YouTube Clip: Basic Computer Components
YouTube Clip: Computer Maintenance Tips
Comprehension Checks
(Please note these are only practice. Also, it may count your answer wrong if you don't spell it the same way I do.... don't worry, the point is just so YOU can check your comprehension of the material.)
The effective use of computing technology and digital devices will help increase one's overall productivity.
To work effectively in our increasingly digital world one needs to be able to answer some technical questions like these:
- How quickly does the processor execute commands? What is a processor?
- How much data will a 16 gigabyte hard drive store? What is the difference between a megabyte, gigabyte, and terabyte?
- Will a touch screen or QWERTY keyboard be more useful as an input device? What other input devices are there?
- How much RAM do your applications require to work properly? What is RAM?
Tasks:
- Using the resources below or others you find on the web, create a Google Slides Presentation that highlights the main things to consider when buying a laptop and/or a cell phone. Be sure to include any information you consider important, but be sure to address the questions above in detail.
- Watch the Ted Talk on Tech Tips and complete the Reflection Form
Resources:
Prezi: Major Components Within a Computer
pcmag.com article: How to Buy a Laptop
Youtube Clip: Laptop Buying Guide from Consumer Reports
pcmag.com article: How to Buy a Cell Phone
YouTube Clip: Questions to Ask Before Buying a Phone
cnet.com: Cell Phone Buying Guide
YouTube Clip: Basic Computer Components
YouTube Clip: Computer Maintenance Tips
Comprehension Checks
(Please note these are only practice. Also, it may count your answer wrong if you don't spell it the same way I do.... don't worry, the point is just so YOU can check your comprehension of the material.)