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Computer Histories - An introductory course on the history of computing

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Overview:: Computer Histories is an introductory course on the history of computing whose purpose is to provide an introduction to the history of computing and to explore the questions 1) What is the history of computing? 2) What is the future of computing? and 3) What lessons can we learn from computing's past that will help guide us in determining computing's future?
Type of Material:: Online Course - Slides
Recommended Uses:: This is interesting educational material that can be used by anyone who is interested to know the history of computers.
Technical Requirements:: PDF reader or PowerPoint-compatible viewer
Identify Major Learning Goals:: Historical overview of modern computing
Target Student Population:: Anyone interested to know computing history can use this material.
Prerequisite Knowledge or Skills:: Basic university entrance criteria

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Strengths:: Very well researched, with numerous sources. This can be used not just for people related to computer science but for anyone interested in history and technology.
Concerns:: Might not be easy to follow all the content. Organisation could be improved.

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Strengths:: The slides are already neatly available and presented, and could be used as support for an introductory course to Computer Science.
Concerns:: Although organized, feels like an individual's "stream of consciousness" rather than cohesive courseware

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Strengths:: Most slides are constructed with good readability, good images and examples.
Concerns:: Some slides are densely packed text, thus it might be difficult to follow ll the details.

Other Issues and Comments:: As an additional comment, this material has been kept up-to-date (since 2013), thus it presents reliable information.
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