Computers Unplugged

In Wired Magazine July 2008 issue, in an article called “The Darkest Knight” Christopher Nolan wanted to latest Batman sequel a realistic feel with as little digital effects as possible. So far the movie is shattering box office records.
So is less digital technology better is some cases?
As a Computer Programming teacher, life is good having your own computer lab, until it’s standardized testing time when the students test online and you are kicked out of your labs for a few weeks.
Here was the challenge: How do you teach about digital technology and computers without having access to a computer?
Welcome to Computer Science Unplugged, a FREE resource for Computer Teachers K-12 with activities to teach how computers work without access to computers.
Below is a Binary Numbers Activity Unplugged.
Update: The reason why I think most people enjoy the Music Video “Here It Goes Again” by OK Go is because of it’s unplugged nature.

10 Responses to “Computers Unplugged”

  1. Ava Loma, on January 11th, 2010 at 2:33 pm Said:

    I think that is an interesting point, it made me think a bit. Thanks for sparking my ability to get to think. Sometimes I get so much in a rut that I just feel like a record.

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  9. Fernando Holsomback, on July 4th, 2010 at 8:16 pm Said:

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