• Welcome to CSE-A!
• In this course we'll be programming with variables, loops, functions, and different data types.
• You'll have the opportunity to create computer art and games, and learn web design through HTML, CSS and Javascript.
• We'll also be exploring topics like computer architecture, data storage, binary and boolean logic.
• Different units will give you the option to work in groups as well as individually.
• The course completes with a final project which can follow an area of your own interest.

• Computer science affects nearly every aspect of our society.
• What jobs can you think of that don't use any computers?
• What jobs are you considering for the future?

• Computer science has an amazing history!
• Did you know early computing goes back more than 200 years?
• Here's a look at the major points in computer science history:
  
  Don't worry there's no quiz! You don't have to memorize this, just check out the interesting parts.

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• The best way to start learning about computer science to to ask:
• What is a computer?
• How does it work?

• In this video, we saw the four main steps of how computers work:
  
  

  

• Consider the devices and computers you use:
• What kinds of inputs do you interact with?
• Where is the data stored? Is it local, or in the cloud?
• How fast is the processing done?
• How many different kinds of output can a computer produce?

• Computer Science involves a lot of new concepts and terminology.
• A key to your success in this course will be to keep track of these new terms.
• To help you keep track, please do the following:
• Create a new slideshow in Google Slides called Computer Science Concepts.
• Pick a theme for your slideshow.
• Add the first slide with a title and your name.
• Add one slide for each of the following concepts:
• Input
• Storage
• Processing
• Output
• For each slide, add:
• A short definition, in your own words.
• An image to illustrate this concept.
• At least one link to a website or video that helps explain this concept.
• Don't forget to cite your sources
• We'll be adding concepts to your slideshow throughout this course. You are also welcome to add your own slides to keep track of new terms and ideas.
• Once you have finished, submit the link to your slideshow as evidence of learning in this unit.