4.1.2

Programs

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Programs

Programs

  • A program is a set of instructions to carry out a task.
  • Programs can be used on computers, tablets or phones.
  • Programs on computers, tablets or phones are often called ‘apps’.
    • ‘App’ is short for ‘application’.
Programs on computers

Programs on computers

  • The programs that run on a computer are called software.
Programming code

Programming code

  • Programmers use blocks of code to give instructions to the computer.
  • The blocks of code programmers use are often based on English words.
Blocks of code

Blocks of code

  • If you want the computer to follow the instruction:
    • The blocks of code must be written correctly.
    • The blocks of code must be in the right order.
    • Missing out a step in the code will cause the program to fail.
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Using Computers

1.1

Computers as a Tool

1.1.1Uses of Computers1.1.2More Uses of Computers1.1.3Advantages of Information Technology1.1.4More Advantages of Information Technology
1.2

Data

1.2.1Storing Data1.2.2Databases1.2.3Sorting & Filtering Data1.2.4Interrogating Data
1.3

Plagiarism & Illegal Sharing

1.3.1Plagiarism1.3.2Copyrighted Content
2

Networks & the World Wide Web

2.1

Networks

2.1.1Parts of Networks2.1.2The Internet2.1.3The World Wide Web
2.2

Searching Online

2.2.1Searching the World Wide Web2.2.2Searching Tips2.2.3Reliable Information
2.3

Protecting Yourself Online

2.3.1Your Digital Footprint2.3.2Being Safe2.3.3Online Safety2.3.4Viruses2.3.5Malware2.3.6People Online2.3.7Your Feelings2.3.8Getting Help
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Computational Thinking

3.1

Computational Thinking

3.1.1Computational Thinking3.1.2Decomposing Tasks3.1.3Algorithms (1/2)3.1.4Algorithms (2/2)3.1.5Logical Reasoning & Debugging
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Computer Languages

4.1

Coding

4.1.1Code4.1.2Programs4.1.3Writing Programs4.1.4Writing Your Own Program: Input, Outputs, Design4.1.5Turning an Algorithm into an App (1/2)4.1.6Turning an Algorithm into an App (2/2)

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