This pack includes short “how-to” videos teaching you how to convert between different number systems like binary to hex. When you’ve finished the activity pack, try out the quiz to test out your understanding. What you’ll need: – Pen and paper – Worksheets (found at the bottom of the relevant tab)
Getting Started With Programming
This pack will help you get started, with instructions on how to install things! What you’ll need: – Internet access – Computer access
Logic Gates
This activity pack teaches you all about logic gates! What you’ll need: – Computer access – Access to Academo.org – Access to Logic.ly – Access to Boolean.method.ac
Welsh Computer Scientist Posters
Following on from our successful first batch of famous pioneers in the world of technology, aligning with the Digital Technology curriculum in Wales, we have produced posters with more of a local Welsh flavour. Download the combined A2 poster and the individual posters below!
DigiTech Computer Scientists Posters
We have designed some bilingual posters with information about well-known computer scientists for you to display in your classroom. These figures all appear in the curriculum and these posters contain useful information about their work. There are individual posters and a larger poster that contains biographies from all six scientists: James Gosling, Ada Lovelace, Alan Turing, Tim Berners-Lee, Steve Jobs … Read More
C3: Technology, Ethics & The Future
This workshop focuses on the evolution of technology, ethical issues surrounding technology and future developments. Students will build electronic circuits replicating smart lights and use LEGO Mindstorms to imitate autonomous vehicles whilst considering ethical concerns.
HTML
Learn the basic building blocks that make up the Internet as you get started making your own webpages using HTML! What you’ll need: – Computer access – Access to a text editor such as TextWrangler for MacOS or Notepad for Windows
Python – Object Oriented Programming
Python is a clean, readable programming language which is commonly used within education. It is becoming an important element within the Computing and ICT curriculum across the UK. It is easy to learn, but can be used by both novice and experienced programmers, and it’s also very relevant to coding languages used in industry.
C3: Machine Learning
This workshop develops students’ understanding of what Machine Learning is. Students develop their knowledge regarding appropriate and non-appropriate data when training a machine. Students will implement their own Machine Learning Scratch game.
C3: Cryptography
This workshop introduces students to cryptographic techniques used both in ancient history and during the modern era. By understanding and implementing these techniques, students will strengthen their logical thinking and mathematics skills.