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Taylor, Jefferey H. – 1996
This paper contends that students who are learning to use computers can benefit from having an overview of the history and social context of computers. The paper highlights some milestones in the history of computers, from ancient times to ENIAC to Altair to Bill Gates to the Internet. It also suggests some things for students to think about and…
Descriptors: Computers, Educational Benefits, Higher Education, Internet