Professional Documents
Culture Documents
History of Computers
History of Computers
Abacus
MECHANICAL CALCULATORS (1600S)
Slide Rule
Leibniz Wheel
• Interconnected computers
• Cloud computing
IN-CLASS EXERCISE (ROLES)
• Form a group of three people you don’t know well and designate:
1. A Speaker
• Speaks for the group to the class
2. A Recorder
• Records what the group’s answer is
3. A Manager
• Makes sure that the group stays on task, the work is divided equally and that one person
does not dominate the discussion or responses
DISCUSSION: COMPUTERS IN 10 YEARS…