💻 Computing · Artificial Intelligence
Computers in Everyday Life
Identifying computers in everyday life — not just laptops but phones, tablets, smart speakers, traffic lights, washing machines; what makes something a computer
Typical age: 5–7 years
“Could your child look around your home and point out at least five things that have a computer inside them, including ones that don't look like traditional computers?”
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