Review of the module: History of Computing ANU Faculty of Engineering and IT Department of Computer Science COMP1200 Perspectives on Computing Chris Johnson semester Using the information literacy model: define locate collect select present evaluate
intro to history of computing2 what’s in the exam? how to prepare? define: the scope, the “issues”, the linking ideas look at the sample questions look at the section headings & modules in the lecture notes look in the textbook for ideas, other questions locate select organise present evaluate generations 1,2,3 – hardware generation 1,2,3 – software & systems generations 2 and 3 - languages Moore’s Law ways of using computers – by decades, by generations
intro to history of computing3 what’s in the exam? how to prepare? define: the scope, linking ideas locate information online notes, references in those notes, textbook, tutorial sheet, written lecture notes history timelines select organise present evaluate
intro to history of computing4 what’s in the exam? how to prepare? define locate select organise present evaluate which dates are more than just background? which few are significant to link/compare ideas which parts of the description of generations are significant, directly comparable across generations, new in a generation write condensed notes, charts make bridges, connections: e.g. how does the textbook link between the highlights in the lecture notes work to understand Moore’s Law: what does it state? imply in actual figures? in other aspects of life?
intro to history of computing5 what’s in the exam? how to prepare? define locate select organise present prepare your own written answers, make up test questions (change the numbers in Moore’s Law, compare different generations...) evaluate discuss with your study group consult the lecturer for issues and doubts not for “please read my answer and tell me if will pass now”
intro to history of computing6 what’s in the exam? how to prepare? define locate select organise present evaluate