Computer systems in society
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can recognise the role of computer systems in our lives.
Key learning points
- Computer systems can be used to manage tasks.
- Computer systems require input from humans.
- Computer systems benefit society in different ways.
Keywords
System - a group of parts or components that work together to complete a task or solve a problem
Benefit - something that has a good or helpful effect
Common misconception
Humans have no involvement in computer systems. They are run by computers and don't need humans.
Humans are still required for some elements of computer systems otherwise they are not providing anything useful that humans can use.
Teacher tip
You will be discussing a lot of real-life situations - road crossings, catalogue stores - it is useful to be familiar with these situations and how systems apply to their operation.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What is a system?
Q2.How do computer systems communicate with other devices?
Q3.Match the keywords to their definitions:
data sent to a program to be processed
the result of processed data
a program running on a computer
parts working together to complete a task
Q4.Order the steps in a digital system:
Q5.Which of these is not part of a digital system?
Q6.Which of these is an example of an input?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What is automation?
Q2.What is a benefit of using computer systems?
Q3.Which of these tasks is an example of automation?
Q4.How do computer systems benefit society?
Q5.Which of these requires human input?
Q6.Match the tasks to their roles in a system:
provides input and controls the system
processes data
sends data to the system
displays processed data
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