Computer Science Preview

Positives

• This video provides a simplified overview of the influence of modern computers on society and how much they have changed over time.
• This video can be used to engage students who have had little to no experience with computer science.

Additional Prerequisites

• Neither this video nor the rest of the series will teach computer programming.
• The video has time stamps for each topic discussed, making it easy to search for specific information.
  

Differentiation

• Have students consider the important role technology and modern computers have had in assessing and addressing climate change through developing climate models, engaging people worldwide via social media, and aiding governments and businesses with the logistics of expanding renewable energy.
• This video is the second in the series and discusses the history of early computing.