"Introduction to Algorithms" Chapter 1 | Checkology® Sneak Peek
Algorithms are so powerful, it's easy to overlook the fact that something as simple as a quick search is only possible through complex, invisible systems. But what are algorithms really and how do they shape our experiences online? Enter Algo: the usually helpful, sometimes creepy character at the center of NLP's rebooted Checkology lesson: "Introduction to Algorithms," which is available for free starting Aug. 1!
Here's a look at the opening chapter (perfect for middle and high schoolers), where students watch the lesson's subject matter expert, reporter Mia Sato, interact with her personal algorithm from the moment she wakes up.
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