Inside your computer - Bettina Bair
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Let’s Begin…
How does a computer work? The critical components of a computer are the peripherals (including the mouse), the input/output subsystem (which controls what and how much information comes in and out), and the central processing unit (the brains), as well as human-written programs and memory. Bettina Bair walks us through the steps your computer takes with every click of the mouse.
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Meet The Creators
- Educator Bettina Bair
- Director Darcy Vorhees
- Artist Marissa Hutchins
- Animator Sarah Johnson, Stephen Brooks, Tom Beuerlein
- Narrator Michelle Snow
