Challenges Implementing KS4 Computing Curriculum Ian Phillips @ianhabs#ISCICT 5/11/2014.

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Challenges Implementing KS4 Computing Curriculum

Ian Phillips@ianhabs#ISCICT5/11/2014

If we want to prepare students for Computer Science at

university what is the best method for the boys? More time and energy on courses or increase KS3 content

and support cross curricular and uptake in clubs and societies

GCSE ICT 87% A* Small numbers want to take GCSE (15) and A level (6) Want to develop an ability to be creative and innovative

with technology and make effective choices. Develop understanding of value of programming through

relevant and engaging curriculum

Dilemma - GCSE or not?

AS and A Level specifications in computer science must encourage students to develop: an understanding of, and the ability to apply, the fundamental principles

and concepts of computer science, including abstraction, decomposition, logic, algorithms and data representation;

the ability to analyse problems in computational terms through practical experience of solving such problems, including writing programs to do so;

the capacity for thinking creatively, innovatively, analytically, logically and critically;

the capacity to see relationships between different aspects of computer science;

mathematical skills; the ability to articulate the individual (moral), social (ethical), legal and

cultural opportunities and risks of digital technology.

A level Computer Science

Help boys understand and demonstrate what they are

good at through appropriate challenges Develop an ability to be creative with technology and

make effective choices. Develop digital literacy to inform digital wisdom Equip pupils to understand and change the world

through logical thinking and precision Develop boys identified to achieve useful qualifications Understand the value of Computer Science and coding

Purpose of our curriculum

How digital systems work, are designed and

programmed Ensure that pupils become digitally literate – able

to use, and express themselves using technology – at a level suitable for the future workplace and as active participants in a digital world. We mark the ability to tell the story.

Inbuilt self, peer and teacher assessment and detailed understanding of progression using structured, fun and relevant activities - one third of boys taking GCSE ICT

First Year GCSE Computing September 2014

Computing Curriculum?

Regular formative Assessment with Turning point

multiple choice, Hands up , Lanschool for quick feedback.

Most activities have clear Mark Scheme like Y8 Premier League Model.

Most work has examples at different levels that they can’t easily copy.

Assessment

Point Max Your Mark Mutual Mark Comment

1. Attaching to web database 1      

1. Effective use of standard Spread sheet features for calculation like average and sum,

5      

1. Good use of formulae to automatically update

4      

1. Sensible use of layout tools to clearly present the information

5      

1. Use of conditional formatting 2      

1. Sensible use of graphs 3      

1. Adding accurate and relevant numerical information

2      

1. Use of If statement 3      

1. Use of Relevant images 5      

1. Overall Quality of presentation

5      

1. Bonus marks for using advanced features that enhance the Model like macros and scripting using VBA.

5      

Total 40               Mark Scheme >36 * 0  

>32 1 E  >28 2 G  >20 3 C  

Visit Clinic <20      

Is GCSE computing the right this year? Intern working with computing society Range of projects Leadership opportunities Certification MTA Explore options to make a

long term decision AQA consultation group –

major changes

What is best this year?

Next Gen

Senior and Junior and Computing society about 50

boys Use VDI in wide variety of clubs supported by staff run

by boys using Interactive Tutorials helping competitions

Microsoft IT Academy Pi and HTML club Turtle system Touch develop Gamemaker

Computing Society

 £40 voucher at first for competitions Extrinisic vs Intrinsic motivation - Dan Pink on Ted Appshed example Flash fish Winter wonderland Scratch Logo Touch Develop

The Competitions

Computational thinking and programming skills

takes time to develop confidence Time needed for finding out what works and

developing staff skills. Margaret Cox and her Dentists?

Cross curricular /Discrete (A level) Moocs - University of Reading on programming

hard work 90 + per week and falling behind UEA - introduction to concepts still between 60 - 90

mins per week

Development takes time

Understand the new orders - still getting to grips

with the new one. NAACE and CAS essential. Collaborate more widely and share lessons

learned Miles Berry essentials for 30, 40 & 60 or cross

curricular SOW Shelagh Mackenzie at Herts great work Listen to kids at school to Understand what works

and decide on what we need at Habs

What next for me?

Where / How do we find the staff, time and resources? Is there Transferability between schools? Next for you blogs on www.ISCICT.co.uk Miles KS2 Matt Brittland Chris Wiggins Loads of others e.g.

Charles Crook University of Nottingham - pedagogy

Any recommendations?

One place for feedback and post papers Access to comment on our Blogs, Technical

strategy, info and news Post examples

of good practice Searchable

Archive Papers and information

ISC ICT New Website

Can you help?

Computing the New Curriculum

How can Technology damage you?

50% have finger pain

Narrow Blood vessels

Facebook Depression

Concentrationreduction

12.5% hearing loss84% back Pain

Only 20% get 9 hours sleep

Program or be programmed

Papert, Mindstorms

Program or ?

• Improve assessment (neglected, analytics, formative, adaptive)

• Learn by Making (mending, mashing, making & the performative

• Upgrade practice (innovate more – analytics and adatpive design)

• Turn the world into a learning place (only connect, get outdoors)

• Make learning more social (guide on the stage, multimedia)

Charles Crook University of Nottingham - pedagogy

“It’s the pedagogy, stupid”