Interactive Learning Lab

Learn by doing

Try a small tool, check your understanding and build confidence with practical Computer Science activities.

Working interactive tool

8-bit binary converter

Type a whole number between 0 and 255 to see its eight-bit binary representation.

Select Convert to binary to see the result.

More interactive tools

Number systems

Decimal, binary and hexadecimal

Convert any unsigned 16-bit integer.

Choose Convert.
Binary arithmetic

8-bit binary addition

Try two 8-bit values and check for overflow.

Choose Add values.
Boolean logic

Logic gate explorer

Choose Boolean inputs and inspect six common gates.

Choose Evaluate gates.
Debugging

Find the Python bug

What is wrong with total = number inside a loop that should add numbers?

Select the correct repair
Choose an answer.
Quick quiz

Test your understanding

1. What does a CSV file usually contain?
2. What does a training dataset help a model do?
3. What is an AI hallucination?

View answer explanations

1: CSV files store tabular data. 2: Training examples help a model learn statistical patterns. 3: AI may generate convincing but inaccurate content; verify important claims.

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