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Which subject	Design and technology
What age group	Year or Grade 6
What topic	Computer programming in the 1980's
Number of slides	10
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Introduction to Computer Programming in the 1980s

• Overview of the computer programming landscape during the 1980s.
• Importance of this decade in shaping modern computing.
• Key programming languages developed or popularized in the 1980s.

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The Rise of Personal Computers

• Introduction of affordable personal computers for home and schools.
• Examples of popular models: Apple II, IBM PC, and Commodore 64.
• Impact on education and creativity in coding.

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Key Programming Languages of the 1980s

• Basic: A beginner-friendly language aimed at education.
• C: Introduced as a powerful, general-purpose programming language.
• Pascal: Focused on teaching structured programming for students.
• Importance of each language in learning programming concepts.

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The Advent of Graphical User Interfaces (GUIs)

• Transition from command-line interfaces to GUIs.
• Popular systems: Apple Macintosh and Microsoft Windows.
• How GUIs made programming more accessible and user-friendly.

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Major Software Developments

• Rise of software applications: word processors, spreadsheets, and games.
• Examples: Lotus 1-2-3, Microsoft Word, and early video games.
• Role of software in everyday computing and learning to program.

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The Influence of Gaming on Programming

• Introduction of video game programming as a popular field.
• Examples: Space Invaders, Pac-Man, and early console games.
• How games inspired young programmers to learn coding.

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Educational Impact of Programming in the 1980s

• Emergence of computer programming classes in schools.
• Workshops and clubs fostering interest in computers.
• Influence on students’ career choices in technology fields.

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Programming Communities and Culture

• Growth of user groups, clubs, and forums where programmers gathered.
• Role of BBS (Bulletin Board Systems) in sharing code and knowledge.
• The spirit of collaboration and sharing in the programming community.

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The Legacy of 1980s Programming

• The foundation it laid for future advances in technology.
• Impacts on modern programming languages and software development.
• Key figures and personalities who shaped programming during this decade.

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Conclusion: Lessons from the 1980s

• Summary of the significance of 1980s programming.
• What today’s students can learn from this decade’s innovations.
• Encouragement to explore programming concepts and languages.

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{The image of early personal computers like the Apple II and Commodore 64, showing their design and setup in a home environment.}

{The image of a simple graphical user interface from the 1980s, illustrating an early computer desktop with colorful icons and open windows.}

{The image of a classroom setting with students engaged in a computer programming class, using floppy disks to save their work.}