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Learning Objective:  Understand the role  played by operating  systems   Go to classroom.google.com Open the Google docs and create your review of a smartphone OS This site HERE may help ;) Plenary: What does GUI stand for? What is the function of the kernel in an operating system? Give examples of PC operating systems.

Learning Objective: Produce Logic circuits using interactive resource Starter: How Logical are you? Main: What are these symbols? video link Real life logic gates....Volunteers? Task1: Go to  logic.ly Create examples of each logic gate you have  learnt  about Extension: What other logic gates are there? What do they mean? Can you explain them? Add them to your evidence document. Plenary: go to classroom.google.com Evidence your circuits.

Learning Objective: Design and develop assets for your game using appropriate software Starter: Go to classroom.google.com Open your assets Table and the CIDA Tracker Main: Continue to develop your characters and game screens from the resources on classroom.google.com Pixel Art : You will NOT be able to save your progress on this site.  How to save your pixel art: 1. Zoom out so you can not see the grid any longer. 2. Right click on your pixel art 3. Save image as... 4. Save in your sites folder

Learning Objective: Understand what an algorithm is and how to represent them when planning. Starter: Exam Marks.. Q4 Main: Algorithms  BBC Bitesize "An algorithm is a set of instructions that describes how to get something done. Algorithms can be designed using pseudocode and flow charts. They are written using statements and expressions" Algorithms  are sets of step-by-step  instructions  that if followed exactly will perform a specific task. Flowcharts Tea Algorithm? Pass the Parcel? Anything else? Pseudocode Common pseudocode notation There is no strict set of standard notations for pseudocode, but some of the most widely recognised are: INPUT – indicates a user will be inputting something OUTPUT – indicates that an output will appear on the screen WHILE – a loop (iteration that has a condition at the beginning) FOR – a counting loop (iteration) REPEAT – UNTIL – a loop (iteration) that has a condition at the end IF – THEN – E

Learning Objective: Develop and improve game screens using appropriate software Starter: What do you like about the main menu screens? What do you dislike? There are no right or wrong answers! What would you improve/add? What aspects would you use in yours? Discuss.. Main: Task 1 Create a main menu screen in Adobe Fireworks with the vector tools. Use the ideas from the starter. Task 2 Discuss your screens with your group. What feedback can you give your peers? Improve and adapt your main menu screen  (How can you use a picture from the internet?) Expand your learning: Expand your skills by using 1 or more tools in the vector section that we have not used to enhance your screens and designs. What tools have you used? Has this helped enhance your screen designs? Extension: Using what you have learnt, create all your game screens: - Backstory - Instructions - Level 1-5 - Win Screen - Lose Screen  - Any others? Screen prompt Sheet on google.classroom.com

Learning Objective: Develop and log assets for your game Starter: Go to classroom.google.com Open your assets table. What will we use this for? Main: Create some of your assets: - main character - enemies - collectables - lives - What else?! Go HERE:  Pixel Art Create your characters on this site. Plenary: Ensure your assets table is filled in.

Learning Objective:  Identify the binary number system using conversion tables Starter: What is binary? What is denary? Counter Main: Task Go to classroom.google.com Complete the binary challenges What is binary? What is denary? Test your knowledge with these games: Game 1 Game 2 Game 3 1.   What is another name for binary? 2. Why can computers only communicate using binary? 3. Starting from the right-hand side what numbers are represented by the 8 bits in a binary number? 4. There are 10 types of people in the world; those who know binary and those who don’t. - Does this phrase make any sense? Why/why not?

Learning Objective:  Be able to recognise the different types of computer networks and where they are used. Task 1 Go to classroom.google.com Complete the research slides about networks Task 2 Create a Network - Click HERE

Learning Objective:  Develop programming skills using an online resource. Play one of the links below to develop your sequencing and coding skills: Code Combat   Class Codes: 7yf2 - JumpDrawTeam 7wb1 - SingGameBite Light Bot Dance Moves  Frozen Dragon Dash Brick Breaker

Learning Objective: Consolidate learning of binary conversion, inputs and outputs 1. Click on the link below e-chalk Username: wildern Password: strawberry 2. Go to the 'computing' section on the left panel 3. Scroll down and test your knowledge of Binary, Inputs and Outputs and Hardware . Try other quizzes in areas you do not know. What new topics have you learnt?

Learning Objective: Plan and develop your characters for your game using pixel art. Task 1: Plan your characters by drawing/colouring them using the worksheets (main/enemies etc) For example:   Task 2: Go HERE:  Pixel Art Create your characters on this site. Tips: - Use the zoom in and out - Help each other - Play around before your create your character You will NOT be able to save your progress on this site.  How to save your pixel art: 1. Zoom out so you can not see the grid any longer. 2. Right click on your pixel art 3. Save image as... 4. Save in your sites folder

Learning Objective: Be able to identify how to keep safe when using computers and recognise legal requirements for businesses Starter: Binary Recap - Kahoot Main: Red Task Discuss with a partner this question: What health problems may occur when using computers regularly? Think of at least 3 Discuss these with another pair. Do you have different answers? Amber Task Note down the issues you have thought of and discuss possible solutions Green Task Create a poster or factsheet advising businesses about Health and Safety issues when using computers Ensure you include the following: - The risks - Solutions - The Law Plenary: Questions...