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Diane Thomas

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/14025788/EDC3100/postman.pdf - 1 views

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      Diane Thomas on 15 Mar 15
       
       sometimes an unknown quantity that must be taken with caution. change is
djplaner

The Electronic Digital Computer - How It Started, How It Works and What It Does - NYTim... - 7 views

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  • Whether it is solving a differential equation on the motion of charged particles or keeping track of a nuts-and-bolts inventory, the digital computer functions fundamentally as a numerical transformer of coded information. It takes sets of numbers, processes them as directed and provides another number or set of numbers as a result
  • Among the characteristics that make it different are the flexibility with which it can be adapted generally to logical operations, the blinding speed with which it can execute instructions that are stored within its memory, and its built-in capacity to carry out these instructions in sequence automatically and to alter them according to a prescribed plan.
  • Despite its size and complexity, a computer achieves its results by doing a relatively few basic things. It can add two numbers, multiply them, subtract one from the other or divide one by the other. It also can move or rearrange numbers and, among other things, compare two values and then take some pre-determined action in accordance with what it finds.
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  • For all its transistor chips, magnetic cores, printed circuits, wires, lights and buttons, the computer must be told what to do and how
    • djplaner
      djplaner on 27 Feb 16
       
      Increasingly there are algorithms that mean that the computer doesn't need to be told what to do. It is capable of learning. For example, in the past computers couldn't drive cars on the road. To do this the computer would have to be told how to do everything - accelerate, turn, how far to turn etc. The new algorithms are such that a computer (actually probably many computers) can drive a car without being told what to do (not a perfect analogy, but hopefully useful)
  • If the data put into the machine are wrong, the machine will give the wrong answer
  • Developing the software is a very expensive enterprise and frequently more troublesome than designing the actual "hardware
  • o specify 60,000 instructions
    • djplaner
      djplaner on 27 Feb 16
       
      Facebook reportedly has at least 62 million lines of code (instructions) to make all of its features work.
  • This requires an input facility that converts any symbols used outside the machine (numerical, alphabetical or otherwise) into the proper internal code used by the machine to represent those symbols. Generally, the internal machine code is based on the two numerical elements 0 and 1
    • djplaner
      djplaner on 27 Feb 16
       
      This applies to any data that an ICT uses - pictures, sound etc. It has to be converted into 0s and 1s (binary digits) that software can then manipulate
  • The 0's and 1's of binary notation represent the information processed by the computer, but they do not appear to the machine in that form. They are embodied in the ups and downs of electrical pulses and the settings of electronic switches inside the machine
  • The computational requirements are handled by the computer’s arithmetic-logic unit. Its physical parts include various registers, comparators, adders, and other "logic circuits."
    • djplaner
      djplaner on 27 Feb 16
       
      This is the bit of the ICT that does the manipulation. Everything you do to manipulate data (e.g. apply Instagram filters) is reduced down to operations that an arithmetic-logic unit (ALU) - or similar - can perform
  • djplaner on 27 Feb 16
     
    An "ancient" (1967) explanation of how a digital computer works - including some history.
onlinestudymummy

Teachers must ditch 'neuromyth' of learning styles, say scientists | Education | The Gu... - 0 views

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Learning styles yes or no?

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  • onlinestudymummy on 13 Mar 17
     
    An interesting read, science against individual learning styles in schools. I was quite surprised to read this article, I think looking at ICTs it is relevant to share. I would love to hear some other thoughts on this. I believe the use of ICT within the classroom helps us to time and cost efficiently and effectively deliver a multiliterate pedagogy and curriculum which supports individual learning styles. Surely if we can create a classroom that is multiliterate including ICT to support and enhance learning we are able to meet the learning styles of all learners? Would love to hear your thoughts on this. onlinestudymummy
mindofmrsbarrett

Digital Citizenship Presentation - "Students.. Become Internet Mat.. |authorSTREAM - 3 views

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shared by mindofmrsbarrett on 04 May 17 - No Cached
  • mindofmrsbarrett on 04 May 17
     
    Love this great presentation on Being an iMature students- Internet Mature Student. A must see for teachers of older students
  • rhyemoore on 06 May 17
     
    This was a great presentation lots of information presented in a visual way. It would be a great way to introduce the topic to young students if it was adapted to their level of understanding. Thanks for the share
allchallenge1

Popplet - 2 views

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  • allchallenge1 on 15 May 17
     
    I came across a fantastic app for students called 'Popplet' which is a tool for students to make graphic organizers to visually represent their ideas and thoughts on a particular topic. This app can be used for sharing and collaborating and is an effective pedagogical tool to use in all learning areas.
  • tanyaward77 on 28 May 17
     
    I used Popplet the first time last week during class and I must say, it is a fantastic app. The students enjoyed brainstorming ideas through the use of this digital tool and were probably the most quiet they'd been all week. I will definitely be exploring this app in greater depth and using it in the classroom whenever the opportunity arises. Thankyou for sharing.
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