Oxford Illustrated Computing Dictionary by Oxford Dictionaries

Oxford Illustrated Computing Dictionary by Oxford Dictionaries

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A new illustrated alphabetical dictionary of key computing terms and concepts clearly explained, to support children aged 8-12 or act as a quick reference tool for parents and teachers. With around 1000 words and meanings and a thematic supplement on focus areas, it covers words from everyday computing to programming languages and coding.

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Oxford Illustrated Computing Dictionary by Oxford Dictionaries

An easy-to-use illustrated dictionary that includes over 1000 words and meanings to help young learners understand key computing terms and concepts, essential for working with text and data, image editing, logic, programming, and communication technology. It includes words from the National Curriculum topics of algorithms, logical reasoning, computational thinking, data representation, computer networks, and digital devices. From the basic program, file, online, browser, URL to the more technical toolbar, sprite, variable, Boolean, JavaScript, CMYK, sequence and simulation, this book supports parents and teachers as well as children with the key vocabulary needed to learn about computing and work with computers in the classroom and in their everyday lives. A fully illustrated supplement provides extended information and builds vocabulary on topics ranging from computer components, hardware and software to computer games, how the Internet works, and coding terminology in block coding and Scratch going on to Python. This dictionary sits alongside the Oxford Primary Illustrated reference titles (the Primary Illustrated Dictionary, Thesaurus, Maths and Science titles), as well as supporting transition and lower secondary. It is also ideal for use with the International Primary Computing series for age 8+ and the Matrix Computing series for age 11+, and can be a key reference tool at school and at home. For free downloadable activity worksheets, go to www.oxfordschooldictionaries.com
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ISBN 13 9780192772459
ISBN 10 0192772457
Title Oxford Illustrated Computing Dictionary
Author Oxford Dictionaries
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Oxford University Press
Year published 2019-07-04
Number of pages 128
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.