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Information and Communications Technology skills – ICT Glossary Grades 1-6
Primary ICT glossary
This glossary is designed to support teachers and home school facilitators enhance their
knowledge of Information and Communications Technology,
Term Definition
Algorithm A set of step-by-step instructions, like a recipe, that tells a computer exactly how
to solve a problem or complete a task
Attribute A word or a phrase that can be used to describe an object such as its colour,
size, or price (See property)
App A special program on a tablet, phone, or computer that you use to do something
(Application) fun or useful, like draw, play a game, or learn Maths
Artificial When a computer or program can learn, solve problems, and make smart
Intelligence (AI) choices, almost like a human brain. Sometimes it helps you with homework or
recommends a new game
Avatar A digital picture or character that you choose or create to represent yourself
online or in a game
Block Coding A way of programming where you connect coloured blocks (like digital Lego) to
create instructions for the computer. It's a fun way to learn to code
Browser See: Web browser
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