Overview of the new Computing curriculum 2014 KS1 - KS4

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2. About me www.jecomputing.co.uk 2 3. Computing curriculum 2014 aims of tonight's session.................. To get an overview of the new computing curriculum across all four key stages To explore approaches for planning, delivery and assessment in Computing To become familiar with resources and support networks available to deliver the subject effectively 3 4. Richard Riley, former US Secretary of State for Education Education should prepare young people for jobs that do not yet exist, using technologies that have not yet been invented, to solve problems of which we are not yet aware. 4 5. 5 Programming has always been part of the curriculum! 6. 3 distinct parts to the new curriculum (though not labelled under these headings in the PoS)....... Computer science - the core of computing, in which pupils are taught the principles of computation, how digital systems work and how to put this knowledge and understanding to use through programming (FOUNDATIONS) IT - pupil's using their knowledge and understanding of CS to use IT to create programs, systems and a range of content (APPLICATIONS) Digital Literacy - pupil's are able to express themselves and develop their ideas through ICT at a level suitable for the future workplace and as active participants in a digital world (IMPLICATIONS) 6 7. 7 8. 8 9. 9 10. Planning things to think about..... Discrete or embedded? 10 NC or NC+ (e.g. HTML)? Themes? Grid? Layout? 11. 4 things to bear in mind.... The PoS is a minimum entitlement The PoS is not a Scheme of Work! S of W are not lesson plans! The focus now should be on learning about computers and computation not just learning how to use technology 11 12. 4 ways to go about implementing a SoW for Computing.... 12 Top down - starting from the PoS itself Bottom up - starting with ideas for projects and units of work, which include cross-curricular and embedded approaches Off the shelf - using a commercial scheme, perhaps with some modification (e.g. Rising Stars) A more pupil-centred enquiry-led approach 13. Reflection Issues, things to discuss Time to make some notes - what things are already in place for September? What decisions still need to be made? Questions, comments so far? 13 14. DELIVERY 14 15. 15 16. Unplugged activities (useful strategy at all key stages) In theory you could teach CS and principles of computational thinking without the need for any technology whatsoever 16 Example activity (www.code-it.co.uk)- making a jam sandwich Can you write an accurate algorithm (sequence ofinstructions) so that sandwich bot (me) will make a jam sandwich? L.O. To know that all computer programs are sequences of instructions. 17. Help children with using precise language and encourage them to "de-bug" problems for themselves or with a partner 17 18. Other examples of unplugged activities you could use.... Robot maze - using toiler roll and robot masks, children guide "robot" through the maze using precise directional language (see www.primarycomputing.co.uk) Human Crane (practical activity)! www.code-it.co.uk 18 19. Move on to Programmable toys... E.g. Beebots, Probots 19 20. Programming Apps (iPad) 20 Daisy Dino Alex Beebot App Scratch junior (coming soon) 21. Introduce Scratch at Year 2 (for stronger readers and G and T pupil's) 21 22. 22 23. 23 Lots of what you're already doing probably (e.g. 2simple, Purple Mash) etc Lots of iPad opportunities to create digital content with a wow factor! Cross curricular opportunities 24. Visits/trips - take photos and produce digital content to show understanding At the supermarket - role play activity (www.code-it.co.uk)24 25. 25 26. VLE? If not Edmodo good place to start with older KS1 children Teaching children about their rights and responsibilities when online. Incorporate it into every lesson using technology 26 27. KS2 27 28. 28 29. Move into more formal computer programming languages Scratch, MSWLogo, Python (if confident)! Expectation that by KS3 children will be fluent in at least 2 computer programming languages 29 Scratch activity 30. ...work with variables and various forms of input and output 30 Lego WeDo Raspberry Pi Makey Makey 31. Also some really good iPad apps to supplement teaching of CS... 31 Move the turtle Minecraft Hopscotch Scratch 2 (video tutorials) Cargo Bot Cato's Hike 32. 32 33. Collaborate with IT technician/network manager! 33 Produce multimedia poster that shows different methods of communication Discrete, specific teaching 34. 34 Again, discreet lesson/couple of lessons on how to search effectively 35. 35 36. Endless possibilities! Lots of lessons on using different pieces of software to produce a range of work Lots of opportunities for cross curricular teaching Lots of opportunities to use iPads/other handheld technology 36 37. 37 38. Skype, FaceTime, Voice Thread, Email (e.g. ePals), Text messaging, iMessaging, IM, Twitter, Facebook (Edmodo good alternative), Evernote, Dropbox, Google Drive, schools VLE space etc 38 Lots of opportunities to explore various methods of communication and collaboration such as.... 39. 39 40. Awareness of rights and responsibilities Cyber bullying E-safety Password security, protecting online presence Explaining benefits of joining only child friendly sites What to do to report concerns when online e.g. ZIP IT, BLOCK IT, FLAG IT, Childline, CEOP etc 40 41. KS3/4 41 42. 42 43. KS3/4 expectation is that as children get older expectation is that they will be able to program in more than one language and will have developed a deep understanding of computational processes (e.g. Binary, Boolean logic) etc 43 44. Support (myapproach) 44 45. Have taught Scratch programming lessons to all year groups from year 2 to year 6 (alongside STEMNET ambassador) Also responsible for meeting once per half term with me to discuss issues and help with technical jobs (e.g. clearing Dropbox folders, iPad management)etc Kidsmeet! 45 46. Other useful resources (especially for secondary aged pupils), community groups, events and career opportunities Raspberry Jams 7 segments of Pi (resources for using Raspberry Pi) Make things do stuff (website with ideas, resources) Teen Teach - summer programming competition for secondary age pupil's Manchester Coderdojo - Young Rewired State Sharp Project - growth sector days 46 47. Assessment 47 48. 48 Mozilla badges Badges assigned to pupil's and added to ePortfolio 49. http://community.computingat school.org.uk/files/3073/origin al.pdf 49 Other assessment resources. 50. Next steps 50 Register with CAS - lots of support for schools Other useful resources.... www.code-it.co.uk www.primarycomputing.co.uk www.simonhaughton.co.uk 51. www.facebook.com/JamieEdmondsonComputing - please like my page, leave a review, add me as a friend Follow me on twitter @jecomputing jecomputing.blogspot.com.uk If interested in requesting any more support please visit www.jecomputing.co.uk to see a range of services that I offer to schools 51