CS Unplugged: Information Theory
Use the Twenty Guesses— Information Theory offline activity to explore how a computer stores information as efficiently as possible. This activity introduces a way of measuring information content. Support your teaching and learning with video clips and other related resources.
Additional details
| Year band(s) | 3-4, 9-10 |
|---|---|
| Format | Web page |
| Core and overarching concepts | Digital systems |
| Keywords | Communication, Information Theory, Decision tree, Compression |
| Organisation | University of Canterbury, New Zealand |
| Copyright | Creative Commons BY-NC-SA 4.0 |
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