- Introduction to the world of computing and its impact on our lives.
- Highlight the von Neumann bottleneck and the need for innovation.
- Tease the solution - FPGAs - that will be explored in the workshop.
- Explain the concept of automation and mathematical operations.
- Take a trip through history, introducing analog computers and Charles Babbage's Analytical Engine.
- Dive into binary representation, showing how everything can be simplified to 0s and 1s.
- Discuss Turing and von Neumann's contributions to CPU architecture.
- Explore the evolution of the calculator from its early days.
- Show how computers are essentially automated calculators.
- Use a simple mathematical example to demonstrate the calculation process.
- Introduce the invention of the transistor and its significance.
- Explain how transistors accelerated the development of computing.
- Highlight the miniaturization and speed gains achieved.
- Show the evolution of programming methods, starting with punch cards.
- Explain the shift to assembly languages and their limitations.
- Introduce high-level languages and how they make programming more accessible.
- Mention the role of compilers in translating human-readable code into machine code.
- Dive into the core of computing - the CPU.
- Explain the concept of logic gates and their role in computation.
- Walk through the basic architecture of a CPU.
- Provide a simple hands-on activity to design a basic logic gate circuit.
- Delve into the fundamentals of digital logic and gates.
- Explain how logic gates are used to perform calculations.
- Explore the architecture of a CPU and how it processes instructions.
- Open the floor to questions from participants.
- Encourage discussion and curiosity.
- Share additional resources for those interested in learning more.
- Summarize key takeaways from the workshop.
- Inspire participants to explore the world of computing further.
- Announce any follow-up events or resources for continued learning.
- Provide an opportunity for participants to mingle and network.
- Offer refreshments to wrap up the workshop on a social note.