Curated OER
Introduction to Computers
Fifth graders listen as the material on Computer Components and Assembly Script is described. They then get in groups of 4 or 5 and stand together in a line with each student respectively representing one memory register. Another child...
Famous Scientists
Famous Scientists: Alan Turing
Find out how Alan Turing became widely considered to be the father of theoretical computer science and artificial intelligence.
Other
Alan Turing: A Short Biography by Andrew Hodges
A nice, in-depth biography about Andrew Hodges. It is divided into eight parts and gives information on everything from his childhood to his invention of the Turing Machine to his tragic and mysterious death.
University of St. Andrews (UK)
University of St. Andrews: Alan Turing
This site from the University of St. Andrews provides an extensive biography on Alan Turing details his childhood, education, accomplishments, invention of the Turing machine, and more.
East of England Broadband Network
History's Heroes: Alan Turing (1912 1954)
This website explores the lives of heroic ordinary people who made their mark on history. Features illustrated story and timeline on Alan Turing, the father of modern computing. Find out who he was, what he did, his achievements, and his...
My Hero Project
My Hero: Alan Turing
Use this resource to learn how Alan Turing, even during his short life, was able to change the world of computers forever through his invention the "Turing Machine."
Other
The Alan Turing Homepage
This site is dedicated to Alan Turing. It has a timeline of important events in his life as well as links to sites with additional information on him.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: The Turing Test: Can a Computer Pass for a Human?
What is consciousness? Can an artificial machine really think? For many, these have been vital considerations for the future of artificial intelligence. But British computer scientist Alan Turing decided to disregard all these questions...
Stanford University
Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Turing Machine
Explains what a Turing machine is and how one works.
History of Computing Science
History of Computing Science: Alan Turing
Alan Turing is sometimes referred to as the father of modern computer science. This lecture series provides a brief description of his well-known contribution, the Turing Machine.
History of Computing Science
History of Computing Science: The Turing Machine
A Turing Machine is not an actual machine, but rather a symbolic system that can be used to represent any algorithm used to solve a problem. This lecture series gives a very brief description of the Turing Machine.