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Lesson Topic
History of Computers and Computing Machines
Lesson Outline
History of Computers and Computing Machines: John Napier "Bones" calculating device with rods and rotating cylinders. Herman Hollerith invention of Computer "punch card reader" machine and system. Harvard Mark 1 Computer (1943) Automatic Sequence Computation Computer/Machine: First "automatic" computer that could perform several computations in a chain sequence. Introduction to Vacuum Tubes: Invented in 1906 and used in 1st Generation Computers, radios, TV's and sound generation (amplifiers), sound recording, and motion pictures.
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None
Session Minutes
45
Minutes Student Attended
45
Lesson Comments
During today's lesson on the history of Computers and Computing machines, PJ was presented with significant computer innovations from computing/computer pioneers such as Charles Babbage, John Napier, and Herman Hollerith. We also discussed the first Automatic Sequence Computing Machine which was the Harvard Mark !.
He enjoyed this important historical description and perspective.
He enjoyed this important historical description and perspective.
Session Hours
0.75
Hours Attended
0.75
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