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Max Students: | 25 students - one kit per pair |
Duration: | 3 hours of student learning |
Introduction
The B4 is a modular computer processor kit and accompanying study guide. It has been designed to help students explore the fundamental operation of computers as part of the new Australian Curriculum: Digital Technologies. The B4 supports the teaching of the knowledge and understanding of digital systems and the representation of data. The B4 is accompanied by a comprehensive course to guide teachers and students covering 11 computing modules that represent core functions of a computer.
Program Overview
Teacher can choose the activities from the student manual. There is also an online simulator that mirrors the activities with the physical kits.
Equipment Loan:
- Teacher and student activity books
- 12 kits
- Link: https://www.digital-technologies.institute/b4
Curriculum Focus:
Digital Technologies | Mathematics (Binary) | Science