You use them every day, but have you ever wondered how computers work?
Code.org, a non-profit that works to expand access to computer science in schools including increasing participation by women and underrepresented minorities, created a series of short videos on How Computers Work. Watch the introduction video by Bill Gates (1:20m)
The six-video series on how computers work is available on YouTube. Each video is less than 6 minutes long. It's a great opportunity to see how this tool that most of us use daily works!
Take a look and let us know what you learned!
Video #5 that talked about how computers utilize input and memory to create output had some interesting parallels with how people learn. Our brains are also computers, inputting stimuli and information, processing it with our working memory and then storing it in our long-term memory. Our output can look like a change in behavior or an improvement in skills.
ReplyDeleteThe use of binary has always been so interesting to me! You could say...
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I love the videos and need to add some to my Blog. I like the short, practical, and informative information provided in the videos. Can I just say the math in the Binary & Data video left my head spinning!! I learned a little something but am so grateful that the computer does the math for me.
ReplyDeleteI liked how the video explained core computer concepts in a way that’s accessible to a broad audience. While the fundamentals weren’t new to me, I appreciated how effectively it broke down complex ideas into simple explanations. It’s a great resource for helping demystify how computers work for people without a technical background.
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