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The Evolution of the Computer

Computer Components and their Functions

Understanding Programs and Operating Systems

Programs and Operating Systems

The book explains that the role of operating systems and apps are to make computers usable to them. This is relevant because it helps students to appreciate how software helps the hardware be efficient and usable in the real world on a day-to-day basis.

Computer Components

The book describes the essential parts of a computer system such as the CPU, motherboard, RAM, and input/output devices.This is relevant because it is crucial for students to learn how a computer actually works to build their technical knowledge.

Where did computers come from?

The book covers the transition from simple calculators and the abacus to modern computer and highlights the contributions of Charles Babbage. This is relevant because educators can use this to teach the historical context of computing and inspire their students using stories about early computer innovations.

How Computers Work

by Nancy Dickmann

The book describes computers as versitle machines that are capable of storing data, performing tasks, and following instructions through programs.

This is relevant because it provides foundational knowledge to help students understand how computers function and the role that computers serve in their daily lives.