Early Computing: Crash Course Computer Science #1

Learning Resource Type

Classroom Resource

Subject Area

Digital Literacy and Computer Science

Grade(s)

9, 10, 11, 12

Overview

Welcome to Crash Course Computer Science! This video will take a look at computing’s origins because even though our digital computers are relatively new, the need for computation is not.

Digital Literacy and Computer Science (2018) Grade(s): 09-12

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Research the impact of computing technology on possible career pathways.

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Vocabulary

  • computing technology

Knowledge

Students know:
  • computing technology can impact careers both positively and negatively.

Skills

Students are able to:
  • recognize that changes in technology will affect future career opportunities (examples: taxi cabs vs. ride sharing; self-driving vehicles vs. over
  • the
  • road trucking; change in space needed at colleges as students transition to online courses).

Understanding

Students understand that:
  • being mindful of changes in technology can make one aware of potential changes in future industry.
Digital Literacy and Computer Science (2018) Grade(s): 09-12

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Debate the positive and negative effects of computing innovations in personal, ethical, social, economic, and cultural spheres.

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Vocabulary

  • innovation
  • ethics
  • social
  • economic

Knowledge

Students know:
  • how to discuss positive and negative effects of computing innovations in multiple contexts.
  • that changes in computing innovations can have a range of effects in many contexts.
  • how to communicate their beliefs about computing innovations and the effects caused by advances.

Skills

Students are able to:
  • recognize that innovations can have both positive and negative consequences.
  • identify positive and negative effects of innovation.
  • communicate support for or against innovation.

Understanding

Students understand that:
  • advancements can also have drawbacks.
  • we are in a state of change that will require adaptation and education to be a constant.

CR Resource Type

Audio/Video

Resource Provider

PBS

License Type

Custom

Accessibility

Video resources: includes closed captioning or subtitles
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