Khan Academy: Introducing How Computers Work

You see computers all the time, but do you really know how a computer works? The first installment of a five-part playlist explains the essential functions of a computer. The video describes, in detail, each of the functions: input,...

There are two types of people in the world: those who understand binary and those who do not. Pupils watch a video that describes how computers store information using binary code. They learn how programmers can encode text, images, and...

Explore, create, and make mistakes. This is the call to action in a video on how to use Khan Academy to learn to write Java code. The speaker encourages learners to feel comfortable with the programming environment that is provided on...

Can you remember how a computer works? An engaging video describes the role of the input, memory, central processing unit (CPU), and output in a computer. It also explains how these functions work together. Now it's just a matter of...

Finally, logic gates make some sense. Individuals learn how computers make computations using circuits and logic gates. The third video in a five-part series explains some explains of how different types of logic gates perform different...

Computers are amazingly powerful machines that we have come to take for granted. Starting with a simple click of the mouse, this animated video takes you on a trip through the inner workings of computers. Learn how programs allow the...

No matter what you want to do with a computer, every single action is about inputting information, storing and processing that information, and outputting the information back into the world. Learn how computers accomplish these...

This video lesson from Khan Academy discusses how a bill becomes a law. This lesson is intended for students taking high school or college level American Government and Civics courses, including the AP Government course.

This video explains why RSA, the public-key cryptosystem that is used for safe data transmission, is needed. This video lesson from Khan Academy is intended for students who are taking an introductory computer science course.

This video lesson from Khan Academy explains how the Senate confirmation process is one check on the Judicial Branch. This lesson is intended for students taking high school or college level American Government and Civics courses,...