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Tap a Button

Tap one picture on screen to send input and match the big picture.

How computers do this

Tapping a button on screen sends input data to the computer so it knows what you chose.

Class 1 to 2beginner10 min2 lessons1 interactive lab
By the end you will be able to
  • Tap on purpose to give the computer input
  • Match picture data you see on screen
  • Wait for the computer to show a happy sound or colour

Finish first

Computer play 1 of 2

Big target

Computer lab
Tap the matchTap the picture that looks like the big one.

Find this one

Dog

Grown-up note (read aloud)

Look at the big picture at the top of the screen. Find the same one below and tap it. Your tap tells the computer your choice.

  • Tap sends input to the computer
  • Match the picture data you see
Next

Computer play 2 of 2

Try again

Grown-up note (read aloud)

If you tap the wrong one, try again. The computer waits for your next input. Learning is trying more than once.

  • Wrong input is okay
  • Try again and send new input
Next

Practice

Try at home

No answer key here on purpose: these are the questions worth thinking through before you move on. Open one and work it out.

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Picture check

Tap your answer

Pick the picture that answers the question. A grown-up can read the words.

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  1. Question 1: Target is 🐱. Which do you tap?
    Question 1 / 4

    Target is 🐱. Which do you tap?

    Select an option first
  2. Question 2: Target is 🔴. Which do you tap?
    Question 2 / 4

    Target is 🔴. Which do you tap?

    Select an option first
  3. Question 3: You tapped wrong. What next?
    Question 3 / 4

    You tapped wrong. What next?

    Select an option first
  4. Question 4: Before you tap, you should…
    Question 4 / 4

    Before you tap, you should…

    Select an option first
4 of 4 questions left.

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