In part 2 of this series, I left off sharing that I was learning to program a Z80 Starter computer in its native machine language — and I reported that the computer still works! It has evolved quite...
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In part 1 of this series, I left you with the cliffhanger of whether or not 15-year-old me was able to collect the $500 needed to purchase one of the first commercial microcomputers. Here’s what happened next. It…
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Computers have been around for a long time. Back in 2005 when I was teaching our introductory course in computer science, I devoted a whole week to the history of computing because I felt it was important for…
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On Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2017, Harrisburg Academy showed the 2016 documentary film, “SCREENAGERS,” to more than 150 parents, faculty, staff, and community members. Following the film screening, the group engaged in round-table discussions about family contracts, school policies,…
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In the past few years, a most insidious computer attack has been growing. Through system vulnerabilities caused by sloppy and insecure software, or social engineering, cyber criminals are infiltrating our computers (PCs and Macs). Along with all the…
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It should not be a surprise to anyone that technology has evolved over the 16 years I have worked at Harrisburg Academy. From the late 1990s, when desktop machines in fixed locations were the norm, to today, with…
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I have been working at Harrisburg Academy for 15 years, having taught Middle School science and computer science, Upper School computer science, and IB Information Technology in a Global Society. During that time, I have seen the students…
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Each summer, while students take time off and faculty refresh for the coming academic year, campus is still quite busy, especially here in the Information Technology Services (ITS) Office. The summer months provide the time to replace, rebuild,…
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From the chair I sit in, I routinely observe evidence of malicious computer hacking and cyber crime. What was once unheard of is now fairly common, and stands only to become worse. One of the most recent big…
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Many schools considering a Bring-Your-Own-Device (BYOD) program struggle with the question of how to control devices, including ensuring that every machine has an up-to-date anti-malware program and software in support of curriculum needs. Although these are well-grounded concerns,…
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