Understanding how to write a simple program

Date: 12th Mar 2020 @ 3:32pm

In Computing, we began by discussing the difference between an algorithm and a program.

We discussed how an algorithm is a sequence of instructions (forward, left, forward) needed to complete a task whereas a program is precise instructions needed to complete an algorithm (forward 10, turn left 90 degrees)

During the lesson, we split into two groups. One group worked with myself looking at programming the beet it. We discussed the use of the buttons and the importance of clearing previous instructions as the bee bot retains these. We verbalised the program before  inputting them.

Whilst some of us were working with the Beebots, the rest of the children were inputting programs on Purple Mash.