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Alabama Digital Literacy and Computer Science (Grade 7)

Exploring Computers

Students dive into the history of computing, consider how computing impacts today's world, and learn about the various parts that make up modern computers.

Lessons

4.1 History of Computers

  • History of Computers
  • Video Quiz
  • Mission: Who invented the computer?
  • Evidence Collection
  • Exhibit A: Charles Babbage
  • +8 more

4.2 Computers Speak Binary

  • Introduction
  • Communicating on a Deserted Island
  • Connecting Light Bulbs to Computers
  • Bits and Bytes
  • Write a Message in Binary!

4.3 Lab: Configuring a Computer

  • Lab: Configuring a Computer
  • Lab: Configuring a Computer Submission
  • Computer Help

4.4 Future of Computing

  • Future of Computing
  • Video Quiz
  • Class Activity: Advancing Technology
  • Pros and Cons of AI
  • AI: Is It a Bad Thing?

4.5 AI and Accessibility

  • Accessibility and AI Introduction
  • What is Alt Text?
  • Write Your Own Alt Text!
  • Alt Text and AI
  • Alt Text and AI Reflection

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