Journal entry week #1 on:
-previous knowledge of concepts presented in class 1
-learned through the activities in class 1
-questions about material from class 1
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Previous knowledge:
I always seem to forget until someone points it out that the abacus is considered a form of "computer." Yet I mention to my students that mental math is important and they should not be dependent on calculators, as years ago students used a slide ruler. Of course this leads students to ask "what is a slide ruler?" I don't really have an answer because that was before I entered the school system.
Other previous knowledge consisted of computers running under the binary numbering system and hexadecimals. Although as part of my question, I would need a refresher on why computers use hexadecimals, and what they are...it has been awhile since I have looked at hexadecimals?
Learned through Activites:
I learned a bit more of the history of computers and that the architect of computers is based off of the VonNeumann architecture. Also that VonNeumann gets the credit, even though he was collaborating with others, because at the time his name was known. I am not sure if that is "fair," yet understand it happens frequently. I, also, learned more about what I like to call the "guts" of the computer (aka: the tower thing that runs the computer) and really enjoyed the simulation off memory. Actually I look forward to the review next week and am curious as to if those are the only places for memory to go, how is it that computers can have so much on them?
Question:
Well I have two throughout this blog, other than that I am curious about the homework assignment "Under the Hood," because even though I know more about what is under the cover, I feel as if I only know 10% of it. Is there really any way to know 100%?
PS: I enjoyed the video, mostly due to the guys being open, honest, and understanding of each others views; especially on the comparison of the Windows Vista and Mac to cars. Can anyone say, "Pop-up Videos?"
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