Digital Safety
True or False: All apps on the App Store are safe to use and download.
FALSE
True or False: The Home Row is where your thumbs rest when they are not typing.
FALSE
Name all of the Computer Science Expectations.
Be Respectful, Be Focused, Be Involved, Be Creative, Be Your Best
Password
A secret word that protects a computer. It should be a made-up word with letters, numbers and symbols.
What is the name of the robot that works by following color?
Ozobot
What should you do if you see something online that makes you feel unsafe or uncomfortable?
Close the device and immediately tell a trusted adult.
What are the names of the keys where your pointer fingers stay on the keyboard?
F and J
What does it mean to "Be Focused" in Computer Science class?
You pay attention during lessons, listen to the instructions, and stay on task when doing the activity.
Good Digital Citizen
Someone who uses the internet and a device safely and responsibly.
What is Hardware?
The parts of a computer that are possible to touch, even the wires and other parts inside of the computer if you opened it up.
(Careful! If you look at your keyboard, you lose the point!) What finger is used to press the "L" key on the keyboard.
Right hand, ring finger
What does it mean to "Be Your Best" in Computer Science class?
It means that you are trying YOUR very best, even if that looks different for other students. You are following the expectations and working hard.
Malware
A dangerous software that is similar to a virus and can damage a computer.
What is the name of the part of a computer that moves the cursor or arrow around on a screen so you can select something.
The mouse
What are 3 examples of personal information that you should not share online?
Where you live, Where you go to school, where you do after school activities, your age, your birthday, your name, your phone number, your passwords, etc.
Give 2 examples of the Great Eight Positions and what they look like.
Eyes- on the screen, not on your hands, Back- sitting up straight, Elbows- relaxed and at your sides, Wrists- lifted and relaxed, Fingers- curled and on the home row (F and J), Thumbs- on the spacebar, Belly Button- hand loose distance away, Feet- flat on the floor, staying still
Give 3 examples of being respectful in Computer Science class.
Being careful with materials, being kind to the teacher and classmates, having a good attitude about the lesson, including others, raising your hand to speak, etc.
Block Code
Instructions for a robot using blocks that stack on top of each other. Each block has code inside of it that makes a robot do something in a certain order.
What is the point of Computer Science?
To prepare to use technology in the future, to learn basic coding, to learn how to problem solve, to learn how to work well with others, and so many other reasons!
Why is it important to have a strong password?
It protects your computer from being hacked, from someone stealing your personal information, and keeps the things on your computer safe- like photos.
How do you create a capital letter?
Hold the Shift bar down and then click the letter you want to be capitalized.
Why is it important to "Be Involved" in Computer Science class?
You will learn more, you become smarter, and more capable! You will be able to complete even more difficult tasks in the future.
Algorithm
A set of step-by-step instructions to complete a task.
What is the Computer Science word for seeing a mistake and fixing it? What is that called?
Debugging