Instructional Video

Cryptography: Crash Course Computer Science #33

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Uncover key concepts in cryptography in the 33rd installment of a computer science series. An engaging video describes various encryption methods. It explains substitution ciphers, permutation ciphers, the Enigma machine, advanced encryption standard (AES), Diffie-Hellman key exchange, and RSA public key cryptography.

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Instructional Ideas
  • Have learners write a journal entry distinguishing between symmetric and asymmetric encryption
Classroom Considerations
  • References a previous video in the Crash Course Computer Science series
  • Pupils must have experience with exponents and modular arithmetic
  • This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
  • Uses metaphors to help explain complex ideas
  • Narrator is enthusiastic about the topic and holds viewer interest
Cons
  • None