An introduction...

Here it is...our official introduction!

Tricky Vocabulary is no problem for Tech Heroes!

Hello There!

We are about to update our computing classroom to make it a bit more inspiring and one of the things Miss D is planning is a challenge board! Here is some of the tricky computing vocabulary our school are going to be learning to use...

 

 

 

Algorithm:  A precise step by step method for solving a problem.

 

Application: A self-contained program that has a specific use (like an app on your phone).

 

Boolean logic: A system of reasoning using true and false.

 

Browser:  A piece of software that enables you to use the world wide web. We normally use Google Chrome as a browser at school.

 

Data Information which can be stored using a digital device, for example an iPad.

 

Debug To find and change errors in computer code. If Candy Crush stops working, it probably needs debugging.

 

E-safety: Understanding rules to keep yourself and others safe online.

 

Function: A section of code that takes information and then gives a result.

 

Hardware: Physical items of computing kit, for example a printer.

 

Input - feeding data into a computer.

 

Internet - A network of computers all over the world sharing information on the world wide web.

 

Network - different computers (or iPads, ipods, etc.) connected and sharing information together.

 

Program/code - A sequence of instructions.

 

Software - Programs that help your computer to do new things, for example Microsoft Paint.

 

Variable: A symbol in a piece of coding that can be changed.

Phew! We just can't wait to amaze everyone with our excellent computational vocabulary!

Tech Heroes

Ps. If you find Miss D and are able to tell her the meanings of all of these words, she will give you a super shiny sticker!

Tech Heroes recently bought our own Makey Makey kit! Here is the video for all of the things you can do with one. We are very excited to start imagining and creating our own Makey Makey inventions!

Tech Heroes :)