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How Computers Work: Hardware and Software Instructional VideoHow Computers Work: Hardware and Software Instructional Video
Publisher
Code.org
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Grade
6th - 12th
Subjects
STEM
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Resource Type
Instructional Videos
Media Length
5:23
Audiences
For Teacher Use
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Duration
10 mins
Instructional Strategy
Direct Instruction
Technology
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Internet Access
Year
2018
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How Computers Work: Hardware and Software

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Hardware and software go hand in hand. The last installment of a five-part series explains the relationship between computer hardware and software. It turns out that the computer's operating system provides the link between the two.

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Concepts

computers, computer hardware, computer software, computer code, technology resources

Instructional Ideas

  • Provide cloze notes for learners to fill in

Classroom Considerations

  • Builds on knowledge from the previous videos in the playlist
  • Scholars should be familiar with the binary system
  • This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

  • Includes an explanation by Bill Gates
  • Animations and graphics help hold viewer interest

Cons

  • None

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