27/01/16


Learning Objective: To learn about developments in memory and processor technologies
To learn about developments in input, output and storage technologies
To discuss how developments in different hardware technologies are leading to innovative new products being created



Quick Recap Quiz....

 What does CPU stand for?
What is the main job of the CPU?

 What does RAM stand for?
What does ROM stand for?
Which one is volatile?
Why is this one volatile?

 What are the 3 types of Secondary Storage?
Which one is also known as Flash memory?

 Use green pens to mark!







Task 1

1. Who created Moore's Law and who did he work for?

2. How do we measure capacity of computers?
What does KB stand for?
What does MB stand for?
What does GB stand for?
Put these in order of size, smallest first: MB, KB, GB?
Can you find out anything else about capacity of computers?

 Task 2

3. Find out about mobile phone technology:
How have mobiles developed in technology?
What can you do with a mobile phone now compared to 10 years ago?
How much memory capacity can a mobile phone hold now?
Can you find anything else about mobile phones?

 4. Find out about gaming technology:
How have consoles and games developed in technology?
How much memory capacity can a games console hold now?
What different type of consoles are there?
Can you find anything else about mobile phones?

Task 3

 4. What new ways are we using technology?
What 'wearable' technology is there on the market?
What 'wearable' technology will there be in the future?
What does A.I stand for? What is A.I and how is it being developed?
What does RFID stand for and what is an RFID tag? 
Can you give examples?







Give one thing you have learnt today to the class

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