Curious minds want to know: How do hard drives work? It's the question everyone has been asking, and here is a short video with the answer. And you don't have to be a quantum physicist to understand the explanation.

Concepts

computers, information technology, technology resources

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Instructional Ideas

• Have class members research recent developments in hard drive construction and storage

Classroom Considerations

• Some of the information in the video is dated

Pros

• The video includes illustrations to clarify the explanations

Cons

• The rapid pace of the explanations may challenge some viewers; therefore, consider stopping the video frequently to check for understanding