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Encryption is used to send data securely between computer systems. In this lesson, students will learn about the basic principles of encryption of information and how this reduces the risk to safety and security of their personal devices / networks. The scenario is continued from a previous topic, where trainee secret agents are using a variety of methods to communicate with each other. In this section, Agent J is in trouble and is sending encrypted messages using the Caesar Cipher which need to

Learn to code music and sound effects on the Micro:Bit! This step-by-step tutorial walks you through basic music programming concepts like playing notes, changing octaves, note durations, loops, arrays, and more. Start by importing the music module and playing single notes. Then modify the octave and duration to create melodies and familiar songs. Use loops and arrays to reduce repetitive code. By the end, you'll be able to code the Micro:Bit to play scales, themes from movies and TV, and spooky

This interactive Python tutorial guides students step-by-step through creating a pumpkin carving animation using the turtle graphics module. Students start by drawing a simple pumpkin shape, then add carved features like eyes, nose, and mouth. The tutorial builds programming skills by introducing functions to encapsulate reusable pieces of code. Later sections cover animation techniques using loops, arrays, timing functions, and randomisation. The end result is a flickering pumpkin lantern that

This collection contains a number of resources to support use of Netflix documentary "The Great Hack" in the classroom. The resources are: - Information pack (8 page document containing synopsis of the documentary, biographies and detailed description of data mining) - Activity outlines for students to complete in the classroom - Cloze passage relating to the documentary including answers - Multiple choice quiz relating to the documentary including answers

Reflective questions for students watching the documentary The Social Dilemma. This resource forms part of my teaching of social media literacy in the NPA Digital Passport course (level 5 and 6) The resource includes two question sets in Word format.

A student workbook and end of topic assessment that supports a six week practical and theory unit that evidences the following CfE outcomes: TCH3-01A I can explore and use the features of a range of digital technologies, integrated software and online resources to determine the most appropriate to solve problems. TCH4-11A I can extend my use of manual and digital graphic techniques to realise ideas, concepts and products and recognise the importance of real world standards TCH4-13B I can informa

This resource is a series of four podcasts (in MP4 and MP3 format) and accompanying transcripts which can be used by students to learn more about the following: 1. The different types of computer viruses 2. The actions that common viruses unleash on a computer system 3. The different forms that computer viruses can take 4. How you can protect your computer system from attack by viruses This resource was originally created for the SQA Higher Computing course (Scotland) but can also be used to enh

This workbook contains thirteen exemplar programs to be entered by the students, tested and analysed. It covers the basics of Python coding from variable types and declaration, calculation, input / output, selection statements (IF... ELSE) and iteration (FOR). It also covers two examples of user-defined module libraries which reinforces the theory eBook concepts the students have learned about in class. I use these programs to develop student confidence in Python programming but also to develop

This booklet scaffolds the creation of pseudocode to solve increasingly complex scenarios. It relies on the class teacher introducing the concept of pseudocode before using this booklet. The pupils should refer to the previous tasks to help them as less help is given in later tasks. Introduction to Pseudocode Task Booklet (Intermediate 2 / Higher Computing) by Ian Simpson is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported License.Based on a work at www.twitter.