100,000 Computers a Day

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A rare and fascinating look inside the world's largest computer manufacturer, Dell Inc., where thousands of computers are custom-built and shipped around the world every day. From the call center to the assembly line, one thing is certain: The whole operation relies on math skills every step of the way.

Running time 5:00 minutes. Available by subscription.

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Date Of Record Release	2010-09-08 17:32:06
Description	A rare and fascinating look inside the world's largest computer manufacturer, Dell Inc., where thousands of computers are custom-built and shipped around the world every day. From the call center to the assembly line, one thing is certain: The whole operation relies on math skills every step of the way. Running time 5:00 minutes. Available by subscription.
Classification	Education and Training Resources -- Texts, Manuals, Other Media Education and Training Resources -- Elementary level Education and Training Resources -- High school level Education and Training Resources -- Intermediate or middle school level
Resource Type	Case Study Classroom Activity Curriculum Presentation/Demo
Format	Visual/Slides/Film
Subject	Teaching--Aids and devices Education--Curricula Mathematics
Source	The Futures Channel
Keyword	Film, Online movie, STEM
Selector	Selection Committee
Date Of Record Creation	2010-09-08 17:26:45
Education Level	Intermediate (3-5) Middle (6-8) High School (9-12)
Date Last Modified	2010-09-10 17:29:17
Language	English

Date Record Checked: 2010-09-08 00:00:00 (W3C-DTF)

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