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Faster is always better, right? The ninth installment of a series on computer science focuses on advancements in CPU design and speed. The video covers instruction pipelining, cache, FLOPS, branch prediction, multi-core processors, and supercomputers.
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Concepts
Instructional Ideas
- Have learners research the CPU of a home computer or school computer
- Get pupils to create flashcards for vocabulary terms
Classroom Considerations
- Scholars must be familiar with CPUs from previous videos
- This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
- Uses real-world analogies to explain concepts
- Shows pictures of actual examples of advanced CPUs
Cons
- None