Instructional Video

Representing Numbers and Letters with Binary: Crash Course Computer Science #4

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Don't be afraid of this resource — it won't byte. The fourth video in the series focuses on binary numbers and how computers use bits and bytes to encode information. It also explains 32-bit and 64-bit computing systems.

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Instructional Ideas
  • Have learners investigate ASCII and write their names using ASCII
Classroom Considerations
  • Pupils should have expert knowledge of the place value system
  • Scholars must also be able to recognize powers of two
  • This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
  • Animations help viewers follow calculations
  • Detailed treatment of topic
Cons
  • None