My Computer Brain
Explore how binary numbers work, how a computer adds, subtracts and how it remembers data. See algorithms at work when a computer performs multiplication and division. See mathematics in computer science when calculating Fibonacci numbers. Create beautiful pixel graphics and explore the foundations of artificial intelligence (AI). Teachers register free, subscription cost for students.
Additional details
Year band(s) | 5-6, 7-8, 9-10 |
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Content type | Professional learning |
Format | Web page |
Australian Curriculum Digital Technologies code(s) |
AC9TDI6K01
Investigate the main internal components of common digital systems and their function
AC9TDI6K02
Examine how digital systems form networks to transmit data
AC9TDI8K03
Investigate how digital systems represent text, image and audio data using integers
AC9TDI8K04
Explain how and why digital systems represent integers in binary
AC9TDI8P02
Analyse and visualise data using a range of software, including spreadsheets and databases, to draw conclusions and make predictions by identifying trends
AC9TDI8P03
Model and query the attributes of objects and events using structured data
AC9TDI8P06
Trace algorithms to predict output for a given input and to identify errors |
Technologies & Programming Languages | Artificial Intelligence |
Keywords | Algorithms, Binary numbers, Graphics, Pixels, Data, Fibonacci, Artificial intelligence, Explore and play, Machine Learning |
Organisation | Digital Technologies Institute |
Copyright | 2016-18 AD Digital Technologies Institute PTY LTD |
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