How Computers Communicate

Whether we are using our phones, tablets, PCs, or smartwatches, our computers are programmed, hard-wired, to receive inputs and provide outputs. Outputs are displayed by text, images, and/or audio. Watch this video that explains how binary and data work together to produce what we see and hear from our computers.

Communicating in the Digital Age

Writing, as a form of communication, is required in almost every course. In this course, students will have the opportunity to communicate their understanding in various ways. We could simply write a seven sentence journal or type a short response regarding any related topic, but what if there was a more engaging way to communicate our evidence and provide evidence of it?

What do your favorite show, movie, book, and popular computer games have in common? They all involve storytelling. Every great story follows a story structure. The three main parts of a story are: the beginning, the middle, and the end. So, how are computer science and storytelling related? Let's check out this article of how a MIT student’s storytelling informs her research in computer graphics.

Download and read Telling Stories Using Computer Science, from MIT News. You can also read an embedded version of the article below. After reading the article, think of ways you have encountered storytelling in computer science. How has technology impacted how we communicate, collaborate and demonstrate the things we understand?

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