Can you multitask? Computers sure can. Young computer scientists learn about operating systems that connect software to hardware, such as device drivers. They also see how computers multitask and use dynamic memory allocation. 

Concepts

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

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Instructional Ideas

• Have learners identify the operating systems on their home and school computers
  

Classroom Considerations

• References the previous video in the playlist
  
• Pupils should have familiarity with memory addresses
• The 18th installment in the Crash Course Computer Science series
  

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Excellent graphics add interest to the video
• Explanations and descriptions are thorough
  

Cons

• None