2 Video Lessons for Computer Science Week
These computer science video lessons from Edpuzzle Originals highlight two pioneers in the field: Ada Lovelace and Alan Turing. Engaging and interactive, they’re perfect for a lesson plan that comes together in a couple of clicks!
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I view computer science as a liberal art. It should be something that everybody learns, takes a year in their life, one of the courses they take.…. Because it teaches you how to think. — Steve Jobs, 1995
The data is clear – the demand for computer science in schools is higher than ever. Take a look at some of these stats from the education innovation nonprofit Code.org®:
- 90% of parents want their child to study computer science.
- Only 53% of high schools offer computer science.
- Students rank computer science as their favorite subject behind only the arts.
- Women who try AP Computer Science in high school are 10 times more likely to major in it, and Black and Latinx students are 7 times more likely.
Use these Edpuzzle Original computer science video lessons to pique your students’ interest and celebrate these pioneers in computer science!
Video Lesson: Ada Lovelace
Students will… explore the life of Ada Lovelace, a mathematician and computing pioneer who is often credited with writing the first computer program.
Video length: 7 mins. 42 secs.
Video Lesson: Alan Turing
Students will… discover the story of Alan Turing and discover his lasting impact in the fields of computer science, artificial intelligence, and human rights.
Video length: 9 mins. 9 secs.
We hope you and your students enjoy these computer science video lessons, and let us know how you’re using them with your classes by giving us a shoutout on Twitter!