1. Review of the module: History of Computing ANU Faculty of Engineering and IT Department of Computer Science COMP1200 Perspectives on Computing Chris Johnson semester 1 2003 Using the information literacy model: define locate collect select present evaluate

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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?

5. 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”

6. intro to history of computing6 what’s in the exam? how to prepare?  define  locate  select  organise  present  evaluate