Why Buy a Paper Computer? (Part 1)
Why do you need a paper computer like the ELPC when you already have a real computer? In part one of "Why Buy a Paper Computer" we look at what makes a deck of cards a paper computer.
Why Buy a Paper Computer? (Part 2)
Now you know from part 1 just what an ELPC is. In part 2 we cover the 3 reasons why you'd want to buy a paper computer: visualization, lack of complexity, and learning with your hands.
Push All Algorithm Tutorial
This is a good starting algorithm for the beginner. The Push All Algorithm is a gentle introduction to array indexes, how a variable is associated with values, character elements, and how CardBasic instructions translate into the steps of repeated loop. The ELPC Starter Kit is required.
ELPC & Algorithmic Thinking
This video answers the question “Could you use a paper computer to solve a typical programming exercise?” The answer is “Yes!” In this this tutorial learners see how the ELPC can easily be used to solve a coding problem from the book Algorithmic Thinking by Dr. Daniel Zingaro. The ELPC Starter Kit is required.