Computers are all around us. They can help us do things quickly, save information and keep in touch.
People in shops, factories, hospitals and schools use computers in lots of different ways to do different types of jobs.
Watch this video to find out some of the ways that computers are used.
NARRATION: Computers are an important part of life, people use them in many, many ways.
MOUSE: Ooh an e-mail!
NARRATION: Computers are used:
In shops when we buy things
For taking photos
In sport to help athletes with their exercise
For making music and films
To help with learning in school
Flying aeroplanes and sending astronauts into space
Computers are everywhere, they help us with every part of our lives
How do people use computers in different places?
Library
The librarian uses a computer to know where the books are. When you take out a library book a computer scans the book and your library card.
Hospital
Hospital staff use computers to store information. They can see when the patient has been ill before. They also know which medicines the patient is taking.
Shops
Shops use computers at their checkouts. The tills use computers to scan the things you want to buy. They add it all up and work out how much change to give.
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