ECS Human Computer Interaction

What is an algorithm?

• Steps to solve a problem or complete a task

• Understanding the requirements

• Written information on the internet

• Messages

What is one characteristic of a 'computational thinker'?

• One who understands human psychology

• One who has a college degree in computer science

• One who knows the parts of computers

• One who's good at problem solving

What is one characteristic of a 'computational thinker'?

• One who understands binary code

• One who enjoys design

• One who make connections between math and computer science

• One who's good at math

What is one characteristic of a 'computational thinker'?

• One who can develop algorithms to solve a problem

• One who can name the various parts of a computer

• One who understands binary code

• One who reviews

Step one in the problem solving process is............

• Complete each task, Carry out the plan (computational thinker)

• Analyze and plan a solution (algorithm), (analytical thinker)

• Understand the problem's requirements.

• Review and reflect: Test and debug each step until it works.

Step 2 in problem solving is ...........

• Complete each task, Carry out the plan (computational thinker)

• Analyze and plan a solution (algorithm), (analytical thinker)

• Review and reflect: test and debug each step until it works

• Understand the problem's requirements

Step 3 in problem solving is........

• Complete each task, Carry out the plan (computational thinker)

• Analyze and plan a solution (algorithm), (analytical thinker)

• Review and reflect: Test and debug each step until it works

• Understand the problem's requirements

Step 4 in problem solving process is ........

• Complete each task, Carry out he plan (computational thinker)

• Understand the problem's requirements

• Review and reflect: Test and debug each step until it works

• Analyze and plan a solution (algorithm), (analytical thinker)

Define "binary Numbers"

• Base 10 number system used by computers

• Base 2 number system used by computers

• Computer language for programming

• Computer language for writing code

How many bits are in a kilo - (binary units)

• 1024 - about a thousand

• About a million

• About a Billion

• About a Trillion