Crash Course Computer Science

Intro to Algorithms: Crash Course Computer Science #13

Algorithms are the sets of steps necessary to complete computation - they are at the heart of what our devices actually do. And this isn’t a new concept. Since the development of math itself algorithms have been needed to help us complete tasks more efficiently, but today we’re going to take a look a couple modern computing problems like sorting and graph search, and show how we’ve made them more

Intro to Algorithms: Crash Course Computer Science #13

11m 30s

  • The Future of Computing: Crash Course Computer Science #40: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    The Future of Computing: Crash Course Computer Science #40

    S1 E40 - 12m 21s

    In the past 70 years electronic computing has fundamentally changed how we live our lives, and we believe it’s just getting started. From ubiquitous computing, artificial intelligence, and self-driving cars to brain computer interfaces, wearable computers, and maybe even the singularity there is so much amazing potential on the horizon.

  • Educational Technology: Crash Course Computer Science #39: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Educational Technology: Crash Course Computer Science #39

    S1 E39 - 11m 44s

    Today we’re going to go a little meta and talk about how computer science can support learning with educational technology. We here at Crash Course are big fans of interactive in-class learning and hands-on experiences, but we also believe in the additive power of educational technology inside and outside the classroom from the Internet itself.

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    Psychology of Computing: Crash Course Computer Science #38

    S1 E38 - 12m 28s

    So today, we’re going to discuss some psychological considerations in building computers like how to make them easier for humans to use, the uncanny valley problem when humanoid robots gets more and more humanlike, and strategies to make our devices work better with us by incorporating our emotions and even altering our gaze.

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