Devices
Output Device
Input Device
The Cycle
Tech as a Resource
100

This is a popular choice for students and professionals on the go

Laptop

100

This output device displays text, images, and videos on a screen. 

monitor

100

This device lets you move a cursor and click to interact with a computer.

mouse

100

Typing on a keyboard happens during this stage of the computing cycle.

Input

100

This app with a ghost logo is known for disappearing messages and stories.

Snapchat

200

These devices are the easiest to work on. Offering room to install and repair components.

Desktop Computers (PC)

200

This device produces a permanent paper copy of a document.

printer

200

This device captures video for video calls or recording.

webcam
200

Saving a word document to a USB flash drive is part of this stage

Storage

200

This device, made by Apple, comes in models like Series 9 and Ultra and is worn on the wrist.

Apple Watch

300

This device is primarily operated by a touchscreen.

Mobile Device or Tablet

300

These devices produce sound output, from music to alerts, using vibration of air.

speakers

300

This device lets you tap and swipe to interact with the screen directly.

touchscreen

300

Hearing music through headphones happens in this stage.

output

300

This popular online game lets players build, mine, and survive in blocky worlds.

Minecraft

400

This type of gaming console puts computer made images into the real world. 

AR (Augmented reality)

400

This device projects an image from a computer onto a larger surface, like a wall or screen.

projector

400

This device detects the movement and position of your head or hands in a virtual world.

VR headset

400

A computer calculating the answer to 5 x 8 is part of this stage.

processing

400

This app is used to make short videos and is one of the most downloaded in the world

TikTok

500

This gaming console ranks first for the best-selling console of all time ( 160 million sold )

Playstation 2

500

This type of output device creates physical, 3D objects from a digital model.

3D printer

500

This device can scan printed images or documents into digital form.

scanner
500

Using a barcode scanner, then printing a receipt, uses which two stages.

input and output

500

This AI chatbot, release in 2022, can answer questions, write essays, and even help with homework.

ChatGPT

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