A great quote from the chat to start of the summary. "Unplugged computing is great for teaching less confident teachers too."
1. Computer Science unplugged means teaching Computer Science without a computer. Why is this a good idea?
· Helps students break away from "Can we go on the Internet" or "Do you want a power point?"
· “Computer science is no more about computers than astronomy is about telescopes.” - Edsger Dijkstra
· Helps them to think problems through without expecting the computer to do it for them
· Pupils find it difficult to conceptualise CS concepts in their head. Unplugged helps visualise this.
· Shows technophobes that Computing is not just about computers/technology!
2. How can we use unplugged activities in teaching?
· Unplugged activities often scaffold learning before using tech hands-on, or draw out learning as a plenary after
· Identify concepts to focus on in unit of work and develop unplugged resources to support these at start of unit
· yes, we for example print off various Scratch blocks and cut them out, the students can program before touching a PC
· Mixes up the learning. Sometimes can be big unplugged activities - pixel representation on large scale as example
· http://t.co/mthXUIOtIE Link to resources
· Youtube Phil Bagge https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=leBEFaVHllE
3. Do we need to use technology in every class?
· Yes to give students best chance in connected world. But not in all lessons
· technology exists in every industry, that doesn't mean that its needed in every class..
· Definitely not! Some of my best CS lessons have been unplugged!
4. Do you think unplugged lessons have a greater impact on learning?
· When used as part of an integrated learning sequence. They shouldn't be seen as stand alone activities
· Depend how the lesson is planned/delivered! Not wishing to sound like broken record but Pedagogy must come first
good learning has VARIETY.
· The problem that ICT courses had was plugging away at coursework in front of a computer
5. Can you give us some examples of your favourite unplugged activities?
· Building an HTML page with cardboard markup on one board. Drawing said HTML on another board.
· I love probots. Or good old fashioned binary trees for sorting.
· Obvious answer = Official CS Unplugged activities - http://csunplugged.org/
· http://t.co/XbN9HgsiLF Robot Crane
· Guess Who, Angry Birds and Dice Games to introduce variables http://t.co/N9SRJCaa5z
· waiting for @hellorubyworld to be published. Unplugged activities
· One person beebot one person giving instructions around the room clear room first practise different commands
· @LEGOeducationUK #LearntoLearn sets are great for getting ch to sort/program/problem solve real life situation
· great activity from @yallsop use incredibox to create dances with repetition & selection http://www.incredibox.com/v4/
· Cs4fn activities are good. Great way to wow kids.
· Plenty of unplugged activities in @NtlSTEMCentre elibrary
6. What's the most advanced concept you've taught using unplugged activities?
· Packet switching and routing with Yr 3/4 and jigsaws
· Manufacturing line with robotics.. KS3
1. Computer Science unplugged means teaching Computer Science without a computer. Why is this a good idea?
· Helps students break away from "Can we go on the Internet" or "Do you want a power point?"
· “Computer science is no more about computers than astronomy is about telescopes.” - Edsger Dijkstra
· Helps them to think problems through without expecting the computer to do it for them
· Pupils find it difficult to conceptualise CS concepts in their head. Unplugged helps visualise this.
· Shows technophobes that Computing is not just about computers/technology!
2. How can we use unplugged activities in teaching?
· Unplugged activities often scaffold learning before using tech hands-on, or draw out learning as a plenary after
· Identify concepts to focus on in unit of work and develop unplugged resources to support these at start of unit
· yes, we for example print off various Scratch blocks and cut them out, the students can program before touching a PC
· Mixes up the learning. Sometimes can be big unplugged activities - pixel representation on large scale as example
· http://t.co/mthXUIOtIE Link to resources
· Youtube Phil Bagge https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=leBEFaVHllE
3. Do we need to use technology in every class?
· Yes to give students best chance in connected world. But not in all lessons
· technology exists in every industry, that doesn't mean that its needed in every class..
· Definitely not! Some of my best CS lessons have been unplugged!
4. Do you think unplugged lessons have a greater impact on learning?
· When used as part of an integrated learning sequence. They shouldn't be seen as stand alone activities
· Depend how the lesson is planned/delivered! Not wishing to sound like broken record but Pedagogy must come first
good learning has VARIETY.
· The problem that ICT courses had was plugging away at coursework in front of a computer
5. Can you give us some examples of your favourite unplugged activities?
· Building an HTML page with cardboard markup on one board. Drawing said HTML on another board.
· I love probots. Or good old fashioned binary trees for sorting.
· Obvious answer = Official CS Unplugged activities - http://csunplugged.org/
· http://t.co/XbN9HgsiLF Robot Crane
· Guess Who, Angry Birds and Dice Games to introduce variables http://t.co/N9SRJCaa5z
· waiting for @hellorubyworld to be published. Unplugged activities
· One person beebot one person giving instructions around the room clear room first practise different commands
· @LEGOeducationUK #LearntoLearn sets are great for getting ch to sort/program/problem solve real life situation
· great activity from @yallsop use incredibox to create dances with repetition & selection http://www.incredibox.com/v4/
· Cs4fn activities are good. Great way to wow kids.
· Plenty of unplugged activities in @NtlSTEMCentre elibrary
6. What's the most advanced concept you've taught using unplugged activities?
· Packet switching and routing with Yr 3/4 and jigsaws
· Manufacturing line with robotics.. KS3