The History of Computers - Ada Lovelace Connection - Online Course - 10:30-12:00

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• Complete the EVENTBRITE BOOKING
• Complete our INSPIRE ONLINE ENROLMENT FORM for each person attending the course.

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Some exceptions may apply if you are living in the UK with evidence of the right to remain and are from an EEU/EEAU country (completion of a questionnaire will be required).

This is a short talk on the developments and historical figures who contributed to the development of computers and computing. 

The session will look at the roles and contributions of key figures, from the Industrial revolution through to the early days of electronic computing.  Learners will know more about the inventions, characters and circumstances that led to modern computers – including the huge contribution by Ada Lovelace. 

You may wish to bring a pen and paper to make notes.

This is an online course. A suitable electronic device such as a laptop, tablet or smartphone with internet access will be required. Learners will be required to download and use Zoom (free software).

This course is programmed as part of the Miner2Major Landscape Partnership scheme, supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund.

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