Computing in the Electric Age - JSS1 Computer Sudies Lesson Note

The Electric Age marked a transformative period in human history, characterized by the widespread adoption of electricity for various applications, including computing. Notable counting devices emerged during this era, laying the foundation for the advanced computers we use today. Among these devices, the development of electromechanical devices like the tabulating machine by Herman Hollerith played a . Hollerith's invention, used in the 1890 United States Census, employed punched cards to record and process data, significantly reducing the time and effort required for tabulation. This marked a crucial step towards automating large-scale calculations. The Electric Age, with innovations like punched cards and early electromechanical devices, laid the groundwork for the digital revolution that would follow, bringing forth the powerful and versatile computers we rely on today.