How Computers Work: Introduction
In this course, students will get an introduction to how computers work.
Teacher Tim
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(2)
What's included
1 live meeting
50 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
In this class, you’ll learn about the first computers and who invented them. Then, you'll learn about what makes a computer work including: • Transistors • Binary • Electricity • Digital Circuits • Memory • Processors • Storage • Input/Output • Machine Code • Assembly Language • High Level Programming This class will be structured as a lecture with students interacting through chat and/or video. There may be time to go into more detail on topics that the students are interested in. This course is intended to be the first course in a multi-course series about how computers work. There is no experience or special knowledge required for this course.
Other Details
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined August, 2022
5.0
2reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in Science from American College of Computer and Information Sciences
Bachelor's Degree in Science from American College of Computer and Information Sciences
I worked in the hardware and software industry for 35 years. I also worked from home while homeschooling both of my kids while supporting the hardware and software for a system the I helped develop.Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$20
per classMeets once
50 min
Completed by 2 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-16
2-6 learners per class
