Classroom Resource

Psychology of Computing: Crash Course Computer Science #38

Subject Area

Digital Literacy and Computer Science

Grade(s)

9, 10, 11, 12

Overview

This video will discuss some psychological considerations in building computers, like how to make them easier for humans to use, the uncanny valley problem when humanoid robots get more and more humanlike, and strategies to make our devices work better with us by incorporating our emotions and even altering our gaze.

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

DLCS18.HS.2

Explain how computing systems are often integrated with other systems and embedded in ways that may not be apparent to the user.

Unpacked Content

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Knowledge

Students know:
  • that many electronic devices we encounter are comprised of multiple complex systems.

Skills

Students are able to:
  • identify examples of complex computing systems in everyday life.
  • explain how computing systems are often integrated with other systems and embedded in ways that may not be apparent to most users.

Understanding

Students understand that:
  • complex computing systems exist that integrate computing systems with one another in ways that may not be apparent to the user.
Digital Literacy and Computer Science (2018) Grade(s): 09-12

DLCS18.HS.23

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

Unpacked Content

UP:DLCS18.HS.23

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.
Link to Resource
https://aptv.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/psychology-computing-crash-course-cs…

CR Resource Type

Audio/Video

Resource Provider

PBS
Accessibility

Accessibility

Video resources: includes closed captioning or subtitles
License

License Type

CUSTOM

Custom License Type (URL)

https://www.pbslearningmedia.org/help/terms-of-use/

Approved Date

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