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Session 4: Flowcharts and Pseudocode
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Session 5 - Data Compression Algorithms
This session looks at how images and sound use compression to reduce their size when storing them or transferring them over the Internet or on devices to save space. In the session you will have a look at how an algorithm can be used to compress this data.
All the answers are to be written in the workbook....
Session 5 - Get it sorted
The main objective of this session is to understand sorting algorithms in the context of a ‘bubble sort’ activity
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Session 5 - Let's Talk
The final activity allows your child/ren to:...
Session 5 - Role Plan Scenarios
In this activity children will start to understand what illegal downloading is and the risks associated with this.
Session 5 - Sharing Pictures 3
In this session you will think about how the characters of the story felt after having their picture shared. Discuss with your child the...
Session 6 - Error Detection and Correction
The purpose of session 6 is to introduce you to how computers detect errors in data and where the error occurs. It will introduce you to the idea of parity bits and parity check to determine if the data has been corrupted. This session requires the use of a pack of cards or cards with a colour on one side.
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Session 6 - Social Networking Detective
In this activity children will start to understand why sharing information online is a huge risk. Children will also identify safe and unsafe features and behaviours on a social networking profile.
Session 6 - The intelligent piece of paper
The main objective of this session is to understand algorithms in the context of artificial intelligence.
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