Classroom Resource

Graphical User Interfaces: Crash Course Computer Science #26

Subject Area

Digital Literacy and Computer Science

Grade(s)

9, 10, 11, 12

Overview

We're going to discuss the critical role graphical user interfaces, or GUIs played in the adoption of computers. Before the mid-1980's the most common way people could interact with their devices was through command-line interfaces, which though efficient, aren't really designed for casual users. This all changed with the introduction of the Macintosh by Apple in 1984.

Content Standards

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

DLCS18.HS.8
Demonstrate code reuse by creating programming solutions using libraries and Application Programming Interfaces.

Unpacked Content

Vocabulary

code
programming languages
Application Programming Interfaces

Knowledge

Students know:

how to design a programming application that reuses code from programming libraries and code created in previous applications.

Skills

Students are able to:

reuse code from previous applications, code libraries, or APIs to reduce coding workload.

Understanding

Students understand that:

reuse of code can be time
saving.
code may be written and shared in code libraries or may be accessible as an API.

Interdisciplinary Connection(s)

Link to Resource

https://aptv.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/graphical-user-interfaces-crash-cour…

Content Type / Source

CR Resource Type

Audio/Video

Resource Provider

PBS

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

2020-03-20

Curated by

Design by Adaptive Theme

Learning Resource Type