Computer Agents of Change

Technology
Trailblazers

Mrs. Mariana Estrada

2023-2024

Computers changed the world a lot. They helped mankind take a giant leap forward into the future, revolutionizing the way we live, work, and communicate.

These electronic marvels have been the catalyst for countless innovations, making tasks faster, more efficient, and often, more enjoyable.

However, their transformative power hasn't come without challenges and concerns.

As we delve into the world of computer trailblazers, we'll explore the remarkable individuals and moments that have shaped the digital landscape, and also the critical considerations that accompany this technological revolution.

FOCUS QUESTION:

How have the pioneers of computing
reshaped our world, and what ethical
dilemmas have emerged in the wake of
their technological breakthroughs?

Trailblazer

a pioneer; an innovator.

01

What do you know?

Are you ready for the challenge?

Match

Match the following logo to its name

Apple

Microsoft

Space X

Facebook

Amazon

• Apple

• Microsoft

• Space X

• Facebook

• Amazon

Too easy, isn't it?

Let's make it a little bit more difficult!

Match

Match the following logo to its name

Google

Motorola

World Wide Web

Linux Operating System

Java

• Google

• Motorola

• World Wide Web

• Linux Operating System

• Java

That wasn't too difficult, was it?




ready for the next rounds? here comes the real challenge!

Match

Who am I?

Match the picture to its name.

Steve Jobs

Bill Gates

Mark Zuckerberg

Gary Wozniak

Elon Musk

• Steve Jobs

• Bill Gates

• Mark Zuckerberg

• Gary Wozniak

• Elon Musk

Match

Who am I?

Match the picture to its name.

Jeff Bezos

Margaret Hamilton

James Gosling

Katherine Johnson

Vint Cerf

• Jeff Bezos

• Margaret Hamilton

• James Gosling

• Katherine Johnson

• Vint Cerf

Match

Who am I?

Match the picture to its name.

Ada Lovelace

Charles Babbage

Alan Turin

Grace Hoper

Linus Torvalds

• Ada Lovelace

• Charles Babbage

• Alan Turin

• Grace Hoper

• Linus Torvalds

Match

Who am I?

Match the picture to its name.

Katherine Johnson

Anita Borg

Sergey Brin

Larry Page

Marvin Minsky

• Katherine Johnson

• Anita Borg

• Sergey Brin

• Larry Page

• Marvin Minsky

Open Ended

From this list... Who would you be more interested to learn about? Choose your TOP 5 choices:

(Write only the numbers of your choice)

1. 1. The first computer programmer_______________________ 6. The Inventors of the WWW

2. 2. The mastermind behind Apple ______________________ 7. The visionary behind Microsoft

3. 3. The founders of Saint Google _______________________ 8. The father of Computer Science

4. 4. The Social Media Entrepreneur ___________ 9. The woman behind the moon landing software

5. 5. The Artificial Intelligence genius _________10. The Mother of Computing, Navy Admiral, Genius

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