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Intro to Variables, Computer Programming Instructional VideoIntro to Variables, Computer Programming Instructional Video
Publisher
Khan Academy
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Grade
5th - Higher Ed
Subjects
STEM
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Resource Type
Instructional Videos
Media Length
3:52
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Duration
10 mins
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Flipped Classroom
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Closed Captions
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Year
2014
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Intro to Variables, Computer Programming

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This Intro to Variables, Computer Programming instructional video also includes:
  • JavaScript Guide
  • Intro to Variables, Computer Programming (HTML version from khanacademy.org)
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What are variables, and why do I need them? These are the questions answered in this basic computer programming video. The author stresses the importance of how the equal sign used in math class has a different meaning than the equal sign in computer code. The video also highlights the importance of order (top to bottom) in a line of code.

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Concepts

javascript, computer code, Computer Programming, technology resources

Additional Tags

programming in javascript

Classroom Considerations

  • This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

  • Simple introduction to defining and using variables in JavaScript code
  • Clear, short explanation

Cons

  • None

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