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Inside Your Computer Instructional VideoInside Your Computer Instructional Video
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TED-Ed
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9th - 12th
Subjects
STEM
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Resource Type
Instructional Videos
Media Length
4:12
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2013
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Inside Your Computer

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Computers are amazingly powerful machines that we have come to take for granted. Starting with a simple click of the mouse, this animated video takes you on a trip through the inner workings of computers. Learn how programs allow the different components of a computer to communicate with one another, accomplishing multitude of tasks simultaneously. A great addition to an introductory lesson on computer programming.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

computer software, computers, computer science, technology resources

Additional Tags

computer components, parts of a computer, how computers work, understanding computers, computer science, computer programs

Pros

  • Animation helps visually support explanations of abstract computer processes
  • Introduces C++, Python, and Java programming languages
  • Includes multiple choice and free-response questions that address content from the video

Cons

  • Provides only a basic explanation of computer processes

Common Core

SL.9-10.3 SL.11-12.3

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