Computer science unplugged, robotics, and outreach activities (abstract only)

Abstract

You've been asked to talk to an elementary or high school class about Computer Science, but how can you ensure that the talk is engaging? Or perhaps you're trying to introduce a concept from Computer Science to a school group, but you want a fun way to get the class engaged. This workshop is a hands-on introduction to Computer Science Unplugged (www.csunplugged.org), a widely used set of kinesthetic, fun activities that cover many core areas of computer science without using high technology. We will explore how to use the activities in a variety of situations, including combining them with robotics activities, and explore some novel applications. Attendees will receive a CD with a copy of a handbook for teachers and a collection of videos demonstrating the activities.