Learn all about Assembly Language and how to write programs using the Little Man Computer Simulator! Little Man Computer (LMC) is a simulator that mimics von Neumann architecture. What you’ll need: – Computer access – Access to peterhigginson.co.uk/lmc
CS101: Algorithms II
This workshop builds on the first whilst focusing on implementing the various algorithms using Python. Students will learn how to create and utilise algorithms including sort and search algorithms, whilst reinforcing their programming knowledge.
CS101: Algorithms I
This workshop develops students’ ability to decompose complex processes through the use of flowcharts and step-by-step instructions. These skills are then applied to solve a Numeracy GCSE-style question and examples of commonly used algorithms are explored.
The White Feather
Accompanies the Theatr na nÓg production. Learn all about World War I and try out different methods for writing and breaking coded messages, and use these skills to defuse a virtual bomb. The accompanying Scratch Programs can be found here: Workshop Version: https://scratch.mit.edu/projects/311922349/fullscreen/ Home Version: https://scratch.mit.edu/projects/311923110/fullscreen/
Blockly
Get to grips with Blockly – a block-based programming language from Google. Blockly is a block-based visual programming language developed by Google. This pack gives you an introduction to the challenges Google has made for learning Blockly. What you’ll need: – Access to the Blockly website: https://developers.google.com/blockly
Tower of Hanoi
Build your own Tower of Hanoi puzzle game in Scratch! What you’ll need: – Computer access – Internet access – Access to Scratch
Algorithms
This activity pack explains and demonstrates the following topics related to Algorithms. What you’ll need: – Pen and paper