The document provides an overview of the new computing curriculum across all key stages in the UK. It discusses the aims of teaching computing which include computer science, IT, and digital literacy. It also provides guidance on planning, delivery, assessment and resources to effectively teach the computing curriculum. Key approaches include using unplugged activities, programmable toys, and programming languages like Scratch and Python. Support resources mentioned include the Computing at School network and organizations like Raspberry Jams.

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2. About me
• www.jecomputing.co.uk
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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
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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.”
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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)
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10. Planning
things to think about.....
Discrete or
embedded?
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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
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12. 4 ways to go about implementing a SoW
for Computing....
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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?
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14. DELIVERY
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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
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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
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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
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19. Move on to Programmable
toys...
• E.g. Beebots, Probots
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20. Programming Apps (iPad)
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Daisy Dino
Alex
Beebot App
Scratch junior (coming soon)

21. Introduce Scratch at Year
2 (for stronger readers
and G and T pupil's)
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• 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
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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
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27. KS2
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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
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Scratch activity

30. ...work with variables and various
forms of input and output
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Lego WeDo Raspberry Pi Makey Makey

31. Also some really good iPad apps to
supplement teaching of CS...
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Move the turtle
Minecraft Hopscotch
Scratch 2 (video tutorials) Cargo Bot
Cato's Hike

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33. • Collaborate with IT technician/network manager!
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• Produce multimedia poster that shows
different methods of communication
• Discrete, specific teaching

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Again, discreet lesson/couple of lessons on how to
search effectively

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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
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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
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Lots of opportunities to explore various
methods of communication and collaboration such as....

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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
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41. KS3/4
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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
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44. Support (myapproach)
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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!
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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
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47. Assessment
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Mozilla badges
Badges assigned to pupil's
and added to ePortfolio

49. http://community.computingats
chool.org.uk/files/3073/original
.pdf
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Other assessment resources….

50. Next steps
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Register with CAS - lots of support for schools
Other useful resources....
www.code-it.co.uk
www.primarycomputing.co.uk
www.simonhaughton.co.uk

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