History of Computers

Computers have become part of our everyday activities. While computers as we know them today are relatively recent, the concepts and ideas behind computers have quite a bit of history. The modern computer is built upon a long history of mathematical and technological advancements. This course will gives you a whirlwind tour of how we got to the age of email, YouTube, and Facebook.

Education team

Unclecode

Hossein, or Unclecode as he prefers, is a Computer Science expert specializing in Natural Language Processing, Data Science, and AI.

Course Creator

Arash

Arash is experienced in leading the entire development process of Kidocode's new products, projects and programs.

Course Moderator

Ummu

Ummu is a mathematics teacher who specializes in teaching primary, secondary, and IGCSE students.

Course Trainer

Firdaus

Firdaus is mainly involved in the Web Development department but also does projects using Raspberry Pi and Arduino.

Course Trainer

History of Computers course for kids

What will you learn?

Early Beginnings of Computers

How did people come up with the idea for computers? What were early computers like?

The First Computers

Who built the first computers? How did they work?

The Transition to Modern Computers

How did early computers evolve into the machines we use today?

How We Use Computers Today

What are some common ways that people use computers in their everyday lives?

The Future of Computing

What will computers be like in the future? What new technologies are on the horizon?

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Kidocode is a school of technology and entrepreneurship for K-12 students. Our community is driven to rebuild the education system for the modern era with a combination of AI-empowered tools, top-notch educators, and in-demand campus facilities.