Coding
Coding +
Women in Tech
Misc
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A repeat loop is also called a _ _ _ loop
for
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What are these?
NYAN CAT!
it's a Non-fungible token (NFT) sold for half a million doll hairs
ONE OF A KIND, it has no equal value!
You're buying the property rights to the token.
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This is Catt Small. What did she do with programming?
She's a Game maker!
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Why is it important to recognize an AI deep fake?
Deep fakes are fake content!
Breakdown:
Deep fake: deep (from AI deep learning) and fake (from fake content)
From IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers):
Deep fakes are used in movies like Fast and the Furious for Paul Walke. Also, politician Hillary Clinton was turned into a deep fake to make her look unfavorable! That can sway a vote!!
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An infinite loop is also called a _ _ _ _ _ _ _ loop
forever
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Why are functions useful?
A function can help us declutter the main program.
Example: Instead of a long jumbled program with different commands, we can separate them out, like having a jump or glide function!
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Lucia Gallardo created a game called Play2Protect.
What does this game help do?
It's to protect the rainforest!
She creates NFTs like the one below. You can purchase an NFT to play the game and the proceeds go towards protecting the rainforest.
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What is a Deep Fake?
AI-generated videos.
Deep from deep learning is an AI concept
Fake as in being false or a false image
This could be used to spread false news, but it is also used creatively, for example, in movies.
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When does a forever loop end?
When a program is shut down or the program ends
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What uses coding?
TVs, Computers, AI, Cell Phones, Smart Fridges, and Microwaves—if it's tech, it probably has coding!
We are learning the fundamentals that are used everywhere!
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Angel Rich is the founder of FinTech. This app is meant to help improve your credit score. (your credit score tells companies if you're good at paying them back lol)
What cool new technology does she use in her app? (Hint: it's 2 letters)
AI!
Artificial Intelligence
The AI in her app does little tasks faster than a human. It's currently used to help set payment reminders and round up the change on bills to pay them off faster.
AI is also used in DEEP FAKES to make software look more human!!
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What's a pseudonym or pseudocode?
Pseudo has Greek roots meaning FALSE or DECEPTIVE
pseudonym = false name
pseudocode = false code or code using human language instead of real code. It's a tool to plan out the program!
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What are the 4 major topics in coding/programming? (Tough one because we haven't managed to cover them all. Try your best!)
Loops
Functions
Variables
Conditionals
These are used in ALL CODING!
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What other online websites use code like scratch? (Tough one, this might be the first time you've heard of some of these!)
TinkerCAD, python, java, HTML
TinkerCAD is used to build 3d objects or play with circuits and much more!
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Ari Melenciano is a technologist working with Sonification.
What is Sonification? Give some examples
(Hint: Nasa uses it!)
Sonification is the act of producing sound.
In Ari's & Nasa's case, they are making data, and plants make sound!
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Who is Ada Lovelace?
The first computer programmer!! Daughter of Lord Byron, a famous English poet.
Not the 1st woman programmer - she's the first programmer PERIOD.