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Computer Education for Teachers: Integrating Technology into Classroom Teaching, 4/e
Vicki Sharp, University of California - Northridge
History of the Computer

Chapter Overview

This chapter traces the historical developments that led to the invention of today’s computers. Major computing inventions, technological advances, and important contributors are discussed, as well as different generations of computers. A brief discussion of the Internet, microcomputers, and the implications for educational technology conclude the chapter.









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