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London Grid for Learning: History of Computing: A Brave New World Unit PlanLondon Grid for Learning: History of Computing: A Brave New World Unit Plan
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London Grid for Learning: History of Computing: A Brave New World

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This resource aims to teach the history of computing and the effect of landmark moments in computing history on today's world. Crosses different curriculum areas. Explanations of many of the world's significant computers were provided by Britain's National Museum of Computing. The resource is divided into themed lessons, each one having a mix of videos, lesson plans, student handouts, images, and slideshows.

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computer history, history of technology, impact of technology, london grid for learning, national museum of computing, oh ic.cu.6.a, advantages and disadvantages of technology, impact of computers, cost/benefit of technology, science and new technology in england, technology & society

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