Videos
Getting Started with Turing Tumble
Let Marie and Sana take the lead! They will engage with your students as they demonstrate:
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›getting set up
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›how to play
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›the first puzzle
How Turing Tumble is a Computer
What in the world is a mechanical computer? Anna will walk through the differences between a mechanical computer and its electronic counterpart. Show your students:
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›the inside of a computer
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›the microscopic switches inside a processor
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›the logic behind building their own marble-powered computer with Turing Tumble
Guides
Educator Guide PDF
A companion guide to assist educators in guiding students through the first 30 puzzles. Currently available in English, Dutch, French, German, and Italian. It offers:
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›computer logic lessons
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›breakdown of concepts with classroom tips
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›troubleshooting suggestions for each puzzle
The first four computer logic lessons and puzzle-specific help through challenge 11 are available here as a free download. The complete guide is included with the purchase of a bundle, or for individual sale in our store.
Practice Guide PDF
A detailed guide to ensure you're equipped to answer student questions. It offers:
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›descriptions of how each challenge works to cement important concepts
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›30 extra puzzles to help bridge gaps and solidify what they've already learned
Simulator
Tumble Together Simulator
This simulator created by Rich Twilton provides:
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›30 puzzles with instructions in the simulator menu
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›online shared rooms that allow students to collaborate on puzzles in real time
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›animation that shows the marbles falling with physics just like the real Turing Tumble
Blog
Education Blog
Whether you are a teacher, an administrator, a parent, or an educational aide, our blog articles are a resource for building computational thinking skills in your students. Learn how to incorporate Turing Tumble in your classroom or at home.
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