Find the Technology asks students to look in a messy room for computer parts, such as a central processor or speakers. Students can take a tutorial of the parts of a computer before they begin the game. The student is given a component to find in the room, then must move the mouse over the item and click on it. If the student is correct, he moves on to the next item. If not, then the student must search the room until he finds it. It is a basic game, but can be used as a review of parts for a an upcoming quiz or test.
Another game that introduces students to parts of the computer is this match game that asks the students to find the printed word of a computer part with the picture that matches the word. Students click on "Start" to begin, and then click on the squares until all the pairs are revealed. If they are correct, then the squares remain visible. If not, the squares hide, and the students must search for the corresponding pairs again.
For educators seeking a tutorial for students, "Burton's Room" provides an easy-to-access site that contains key terms and visuals that teach students about the parts of the computer. Students can begin by clicking on either Burton's computer, which will take them on a step-by-step introduction to the computer, or on the set of keys (which contain the "key" terms). The keys provide a more detailed list of computer components.
For a more specific tutorial, ABCya! also provides a lesson on input and output devices. Students first click on a brief presentation of what input/output devices are. The student then is lead to a mini-game in which he must decide if the device being shown is either used for input or output. If the student chooses the correct answer, he moves on to the next image. If not, then the student gets a second chance to choose before moving on.