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Key learning points
- In this lesson, we will investigate the use of symbols to represent information (just like computers do) and relate this to human practice for centuries. We will prepare for exploring binary representations in the context of computing.
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3 Questions
Q1.Why do you think people invented writing? (Credit: Clay tablet: Wikimedia)
Why do you think people invented writing? (Credit: Clay tablet: Wikimedia)
To help speaking
To summarise data
Q2.When writing was invented, what problems did it help solve?
When writing was invented, what problems did it help solve?
Reduce crime
Understand language
Q3.Information be represented by? (Credit: British Sign)
Information be represented by? (Credit: British Sign)
Choreographed dance routines
Oral communication