Season 1

1. Getting Started

The basic introduction for computer operations and the most fundamental concepts of computers are discussed.

1983-02-16 • ? min

2. Ready-Made Programs

The basic concepts of how to load and use software and how the computer uses it internally are discussed.

1983-02-23 • ? min

3. How Programs Work

The basic nature and mechanics of computer programming are explained.

1983-03-02 • ? min

4. File & Data Management

The ways of how computers store and organize information are explored.

1983-03-09 • ? min

5. Communication Between Computers

The mechanics of inter-computer communications and related networks are explored.

1983-03-16 • ? min

6. Computer Languages

Various computer languages, their related mechanisms and how they aid in operating computers efficiently are discussed.

1983-03-23 • ? min

7. Computer-Assisted Instruction

The uses of computers in education are explored while the nature and limits of artificial intelligence is explored.

1983-03-30 • ? min

8. Games & Simulations

The nature of computer games and simulation programs as well as their practical applications are explored.

1983-04-06 • ? min

9. Computer Graphics

The elements of computer graphics are explored as well as related interfaces and presentation technologies.

1983-04-13 • ? min

10. Computer Music

The nature of computer generated sound, such as music and voice generation, is examined.

1983-04-20 • ? min

11. Computers at Work

Work related computer applications like word processing and spreadsheets, are explored.

1983-04-27 • ? min

12. What Next?

The future potential and concerns of computers are explored.

1983-05-04 • ? min