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Computer Input and Output

How you send commands in, and the computer shows answers out.

Six computing topics for pre-readers: the screen as output, tap as input, mouse or finger pointers, power on and off, picture with sound output, and getting help when the screen does something surprising.

Class 1 to 26 topicsbeginnerabout 1h 0m
0 of 6 topics complete0%
Start with Bright Screen

What you will be able to do

  • Name the screen as a computer output device
  • Use tap as input to choose on screen
  • Point with a finger or mouse to give input
  • Turn a computer device on and off safely
  • Link screen pictures with speaker sound output
  • Ask a trusted adult when something on screen looks wrong

Topic sequence

Follow it in order. Each topic assumes the one before it.

01Bright ScreenbeginnerClass 1 to 2A computer screen lights up and shows pictures when the device is on.02Tap a ButtonbeginnerClass 1 to 2animated labTap one picture on screen to send input and match the big picture.03Mouse or FingerbeginnerClass 1 to 2Use a finger or a mouse to send input and point at things on screen.04On and OffbeginnerClass 1 to 2A computer device wakes up and sleeps when you use the power button.05Picture and SoundbeginnerClass 1 to 2A computer screen shows pictures while speakers play sound from the same data.06When the Screen Surprises YoubeginnerClass 1 to 2Show surprising things on a computer screen to someone you trust.

How this path closes

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Project

Apply the whole sequence to one build.

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Assessment

Quizzes across every topic in the path.

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Requirements met

Every topic complete and an average of at least 70% across the quizzes.

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Computer Input and Output Badge

Your CodexLab Path Certificate, issued the moment you qualify.

Finishing this path earns the Computer Input and Output Badge certificate, awarded by CodexLab. See the requirements and your progress.