Input Devices Lesson Ideas

Worksheet 1 - common input devices

Students are given a table with the most common input devices. They are then asked to complete the table by either looking for an appropriate image to match the description, or complete the description about the relevant input device.

Worksheet 2 - input devices

This worksheet provides students with a set of questions about input devices. They need to use the website to help them find the right answers.

Worksheet 3 - input devices

This worksheet was designed by Brian Thomas from Bewdley High School.

It could be used either as a task sheet with the mini websiste above or with the mindmaps below.

Worksheet 4

This worksheet focuses on manual input devices.

Worksheet 5 - DDE/Automatic Input Devices

This is primarily about Direct Data Entry or Automatic input devices.

Worksheet 6 - DDE/Automatic Input Devices

This is primarily about Direct Data Entry or Automatic input devices.

Worksheet created by Lucy Blachford of Kings High School for Girls, Warwick

Worksheet 7 - Data Capture and Data Logging

This worksheet covers data capture and data logging.

Created by Lucy Blachford of Kings High School for Girls, Warwick

Worksheet 8

Crossword

This crossword is a useful task for checking students' understanding.

It could be used as a task within the lesson or as a starter/plenary activity

Create a PPT about input devices

Students could use the theory website (available from the student zone) to help them create a PPT about input devices.

Here is an example created by two of my students, Laura and Grace

Mindmaps

Mindmaps are an excellent way to condense a lot of information onto one page, and can be an invaluable aid to revision.

Students could use the website to help them create their own mindmaps.

Have a look at our examples to give you some ideas.