Citizen Code
Civics and Citizenship
Students may not remember a world before the internet but that doesn't mean these canny digital natives know everything. Yet. So prepare your students for the knowledge economy with Citizen Code's series of short animated introductions to key concepts in digital technology and design. Simplify the world of algorithms and computational thinking. Explain how designers transform ideas into reality. Demonstrate the difference between an ordinary machine and an autonomous robot. Take a closer look at pixels and expose the secrets of cryptology and encryption. Reveal how cookies and geolocation data are used to track people online. Then get a new perspective on augmented and virtual reality, before diving into the world of the internet of things, connected objects and an intelligent couch.
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Pixels and Cryptology  |  ABC Me

Pixels How many pixels does my cat have? In this episode a photo editing specialist and digital artist demonstrate some of the things you can do with pixels to create amazing imagery. Cryptology Hr x rdbqds knbj sgd jdx sn gzoohmdrr? Fellow spies, can you decode this message? Today, cryptology is important to all of us to protect our privacy. In this episode we meet a cryptology engineer.
Years 5-8
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2:29 | Design and technologies
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Robots  |  ABC Me

Can robots do my homework for me? A robot is a machine programmed to automatically accomplish a task. But it's not that simple. Meet a robotics engineer and see how a career in robotics can help shape the future.
Years 5-8
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2:29 | Design and technologies
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Design  |  ABC Me

Did my Smartphone fall from the sky? No, they come from factories. Although before they get manufactured they spring from the heads of designers. In this episode a user experience designer explains why her eyes are always on the needs of users.
Years 5-8
Classification: General Classification: General
4:37 | Design and technologies
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Tracking and Geolocation  |  ABC Me

Tracking Does my computer know me better than my mother? Of course not. But your computer does know you pretty well due to secret cookies. Geolocation Am I being followed by a satellite? Geolocation enables a person or object to be positioned on a map with the help of geographic coordinates. GPS systems were once a military tool, but with smartphones they are now accessible to everyone... and indispensable to some.
Years 5-8
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2:29 | Design and technologies
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Algorithm  |  ABC Me

A few fractions of a second are enough to have the result of a search on the internet or operate any software. Speed of calculation, relevance of keywords: what is the method to follow to build the right algorithm?
Years 5-8
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5:00 | Design and technologies
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Virtual Reality and Connected Objects  |  ABC Me

Virtual Reality How do we visit Mars without leaving the couch? While VR may help visit inaccessible sites in the galaxy, it also has lots of applications on planet earth. Meet the software publishers creating VR training for surgeons, as well as amusement park rides. Connected Objects Can I chat with my fridge? Connected objects send and receive information, and communicate with one another via the internet. We meet a specialist in contactless innovative technology who is trying to create an intelligent couch, and another working on an interactive bridal bouquet.
Years 5-8
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