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IBM has a computer that is 1 mm by 1 mm and as fast as a computer from 1990. With time, computers get faster, smaller, and cheaper. A video lesson examines the history of computer production and what that means for biotechnology advances.
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Instructional Ideas
- Create a timeline on the whiteboard and add an entry with each new advancement in the video
- Invite a computer specialist to speak to the class about advances in computers in their lifetime and how that changes their job
Classroom Considerations
- Consider monitoring the comments if assigning the video as homework
- This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
- Provides an option for closed captioning to support vocabulary instruction
- Uses actual images and video of computers throughout history
Cons
- None