Output Devices

Introduction

 

Welcome back to another week of class. Now that we have finished input devices, we will now focus our attention on output devices. I know that you are all excited about getting more information from the computer. Lets us explore the cyber- world of output devices. Enjoy!!!!!!

Students will listen to an audio called '

“Output to mi thing” with lyrics:

Song

Output device sends data outta a computer

Through speakers and monitors

And also through printers

When u need data fast get u output device

Done know seh u ago need dat data inna life

So run go dung a com tech and get Ur device

Output data can be soft copy

Well u done know seh dat is temporary

Output data can be hardcopy

Well done seh dat is permanent

 

Without output device u caan view data

Without output device u caan listen to music

Without output device u caan print data

Output device, device, device.

 

After listening and singing the song, students will be asked to identify the output devices

Task

 

Technology is dominating the world, whereby it makes work easier and learning fun. As grade 7 students it is very important that you are aware of the various ways in which the computer produces information to humans.

This web quest is designed to assist you in knowing the various ways in which the computer produces information.  By the end of this lesson you should be able to:

1. Define correctly the term Output devices, after introductory activity.



2. Distinguish between soft copy and hard copy output



3. List at least six (6) output devices within five minutes that evident in the computer laboratory.



4. Describe some of the characteristics and uses of different output devices, after discussion.



5. Discuss the importance of output devices with 100% accuracy.

At the end of the lesson you will be expected to form groups of four wherein you will  create a reflective journal on the three objectives stated above. Please be as creative as possible. (The use of pictures is highly recommended). 

 

Process

 

Step 1: 

Students will be placed in four (4) groups of five (5). In groups students will share their ideas in what they understand from the introductory activity.

After which, students will be provide with unscrambled words which they will be required to scramble in their groups, so as to come up with the term Output Devices and a definition for the term. Students will be given five minutes to achieve this after which the teacher will randomly select a student from each group to give their answer which will be written on the white board from which a discussion will ensue so as to provide clarity for students.

 

Step 2:

Based on introductory activity, students will be prompt to differentiate between softcopy and hardcopy output. Students will be required to provide examples of each to substantiate responses. Afterwards, the teacher will give students guided instruction in opening Google search engine and type in “what is the difference between softcopy and hardcopy output?”

 

Step 3:

Students will be prompt to launch https://www.slideshare.net/mrsdurff2/input-output-ppt and analyze all the devices shown there and list all those items that are output devices. Afterwards, as a group student will ensue a discussion activity with the use of a PowerPoint presentation prepared and presented by the teacher. This activity will be based on students actively viewing, listening, responding to questions asked by the teacher and discussing concepts learnt.

Evaluation

This is the rubric from which your journal will be marked. Please read it as a group and follow the mark scheme before submitting your work.

 

 

Unacceptable

 (less than 5)

Acceptable (5-6)

Commendable (7-8)

Outstanding (9-10)

Score

Presentation

Little appeal or impact

Poorly written (many inaccuracies in grammar, spelling)  Not creative

Satisfactory appeal or impact

Fairly well written (some errors in grammar, spelling) Moderately creative

Good appeal or impact Well written (few errors in grammar, spelling)

Very creative

Excellent appeal or impact

Very well written (minor errors in grammar, spelling) Exceptionally creative

10

Organization 

Lacks clear logical sequencing

Fairly logical sequencing

Logical sequencing

clear logical sequencing

10

Content

Irrelevant information plus unclear recommendations        (less than 15)

satisfactory information plus fairly good recommendations

(15-20)

Good information plus valid recommendations

 (21-26)

Substantial information plus excellent recommendations  (27-30)

30
       

TOTAL

50

Conclusion

 

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Now that your are aware of how the computer communicates to the users with the use of output devices, I hope you will  use these devices effectively to enhance your learning. It  is your duty to identify these devices where you see them as well as use them up.  

 

All the best. Until next class always remember to learn something new.