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Unit: Computing innovations

AP CSP:
IOC (BI)
,
IOC‑1 (EU)
,
IOC‑2.A (LO)

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Communication innovations

AP CSP:
IOC (BI)
,
IOC‑2.A (LO)
,
IOC‑2.A.11 (EK)
,
IOC‑2.A.13 (EK)
,
IOC‑2.A.15 (EK)
Learn
Communication at light speed
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Email
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SMS
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Social media
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Practice
Impact of communication innovationsGet 3 of 4 questions to level up!

Collaboration innovations

AP CSP:
IOC (BI)
,
IOC‑1 (EU)
,
IOC‑1.A (LO)
,
IOC‑1.A.2 (EK)
,
IOC‑1.A.3 (EK)
,
IOC‑1.A.4 (EK)
,
IOC‑1.E (LO)
,
IOC‑1.E.5 (EK)
Learn
Group chat
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Videoconferencing
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Collaborative software
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Practice
Impact of collaboration innovationsGet 3 of 4 questions to level up!

Crowdsourcing innovations

AP CSP:
IOC (BI)
,
IOC‑1 (EU)
,
IOC‑1.E (LO)
,
IOC‑1.E.1 (EK)
,
IOC‑1.E.2 (EK)
,
IOC‑1.E.3 (EK)
,
IOC‑1.E.4 (EK)
,
IOC‑1.E.5 (EK)
,
IOC‑1.E.6 (EK)
Learn
Crowdsourcing with a global crowd
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Collective knowledge
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Crowdfunding
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Human computation
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Citizen science
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Open innovation platforms
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Practice
Impact of crowdsourcing innovationsGet 3 of 4 questions to level up!

Monitoring innovations

AP CSP:
CSN‑1 (EU)
,
CSN‑1.A (LO)
,
CSN‑1.A.1 (EK)
,
CSN‑1.A.3 (EK)
,
IOC (BI)
,
IOC‑1 (EU)
,
IOC‑1.B (LO)
,
IOC‑1.B.2 (EK)
,
IOC‑1.B.5 (EK)
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Sensors
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Sensor networks
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Smart buildings, transport, and grids
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About this unit

This unit explores a wide range of computing innovations that are possible now due to computers and the Internet, and considers the benefits and risks of each innovation. Learn about social media, citizen science, smart sensors, and more. With 30+ questions, you can practice what you've learned and study for the AP Computer Science Principles exam.
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