{"id":307,"date":"2021-01-20T14:23:45","date_gmt":"2021-01-20T14:23:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mediaonabicycle.com\/?page_id=307"},"modified":"2021-01-22T14:13:16","modified_gmt":"2021-01-22T14:13:16","slug":"algorithms-coding-bugs-and-debugging","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/mediaonabicycle.com\/?page_id=307","title":{"rendered":"Algorithms, Coding, Bugs and Debugging"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Here we are looking at some basic computer terms. I have linked each of the terms to a https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/bitesize<\/a> video. The answers are near the bottom of this page. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can you name three digital devices? Think of electronic devices that link to the internet. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is an algorithm? https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/bitesize\/topics\/z3tbwmn\/articles\/z3whpv4<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is computer code or coding? https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/bitesize\/topics\/z3tbwmn\/articles\/zykx6sg<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is a computer bug? https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/bitesize\/topics\/z3tbwmn\/articles\/ztgjq6f<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is debugging? https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/bitesize\/topics\/z3tbwmn\/articles\/ztgjq6f<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Changing algorithms into code<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here is an example of an algorithm<\/strong> showing how to draw a circle. Remember that algorithms are lists of instructions to complete a task. https:\/\/youtu.be\/mlplWX1eSw0<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once you’ve watched the video have a look at this scratch project. Try putting the blocks in the right order so you can make a circle. https:\/\/scratch.mit.edu\/projects\/477397189\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Answers<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A digital device<\/strong> is an electronic device<\/strong> that can receive, store, process or send digital<\/strong> information. Laptop, Personal computer, Smart TV, Smart Phone, iPad or Tablet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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An algorithm<\/strong> is a set of rules or instructions used to complete a task. An example could be, a list of instructions for making a cup of tea or the steps needed to use a cash point machine. Making a list of steps on paper before trying to code a game is an algorithm. Start, Ask a question, Response, Is the answer correct (IF no, say sorry that’s wrong or IF yes, Say that’s right). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here is a Video explaining an algorithm and code https:\/\/youtu.be\/RB62Tv_EDGo<\/a> and the project file in Scratch for you to have a go. https:\/\/scratch.mit.edu\/projects\/476344233\/<\/a> Save to your computer using the File and Save to your computer or make an account in Scratch and save a copy of my project there. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Computers use code<\/strong> to complete tasks. Webpages are coded<\/strong> in the language HTML<\/strong>. Scratch uses a blocks of code<\/strong> the allow children learn the basics fundamentals of coding<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coding<\/strong> can be very complex and sometimes coders<\/strong> (people who write the code) make errors. Errors in coding<\/strong> are called Bugs<\/strong>. It can be as simple as the wrong spelling of a word or the incorrect order of the code. After testing your code and findings bugs you will need to Debug<\/strong> your code. To debug, is to check the code for errors and sort out any problems. Don’t forget to retest on completion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dance Mat Typing <\/strong>– Improve your typing skills by spending ten minutes a day on Dance Mat Typing. It’s fun and it is a fantastic skill for now and the future. bbc.co.uk\/bitesize\/topics\/zf2f9j6\/articles\/z3c6tfr<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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