Primary programming and algorithms CH003 / B01
Summary
This course is delivered as part of the National Centre for Computing Education.
By booking on this course you are agreeing to the terms and conditions of the National Centre for Computing Education. These can be found here https://teachcomputing.org/privacy.html
Programming and algorithms are fundamental to the primary computing curriculum. Algorithms are clear and unambiguous instructions to solve problems which can often be translated using a programming language for a computer to follow. By thinking computationally, children can harness the power of computers to extend their capabilities.
During this one-day professional development, you will discover engaging and effective ways to help children use computational thinking. You will be equipped to develop their knowledge of how technology works, and the skills to make computers follow instructions in simple programs. A range of approaches will be explored, including ‘unplugged’ activities that require no computer, and multimedia activities that allow creativity and promote widespread engagement.
The professional development will highlight the differences and commonalities across Key Stages 1 and 2, helping all primary teachers to plan for age-appropriate learning while developing an understanding of progression through computing.
The first teacher to participate in this CPD, from each priority primary or priority all-through school, will attend for free and will be eligible for a bursary.
Priority schools are those located in Local Authority Districts 5 and 6: see this map to check eligibility or contact us for details.
Cant see a location that is suitable?
Email with the course details and the location you are based to info@teachcomputing.org and we will let you know if something suitable is scheduled near you
Outcomes
You will be able to help children:
- Think and plan clearly, recognizing the capabilities and limitations of computers.
- Be able to follow and improve sequences of instructions contained in algorithms, and deduce why errors may occur
- Use Scratch, a block-based programming language, to write their own computer programs and to improve them after evaluation.
- Use several Scratch blocks, including those which allow programs to follow different paths and that affect what is seen or heard as output.
Sessions
Date | Time | Location | |
---|---|---|---|
Primary programming and algorithms - day 1 | 25 February 2019 | 13:00-18:00 | University of Hertfordshire |
Notes
If you require parking, please email your car registration to ncce@herts.ac.uk stating the course that you are attending.
Actions
Fees & Subsidies
Additional information
For courses at the National STEM Learning Centre in York, fees include meals and accommodation for the duration of the course.
Alternative dates
Greenacres Primary School, Rutland, Off York Road, Shrewsbury SY1 3QG
Beamont Collegiate Academy, Long Lane, Warrington WA2 8PX
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Brays Lane, Stoke, Coventry CV2 4DW
Tameside One, Wellington Road, Ashton-under-Lyne OL6 6BL
Innovation Centre, 34 Peckover Street, Little Germany, Bradford BD1 5BD
Ramridge Primary School, Turners Road North, Luton LU2 9AH
Pix Brook Academy, Arlesey Road, Stotfold SG5 4HB
Bromsgrove School, Worcester Road, Bromsgrove B61 7DU
Watling Primary School, Simmental Way, Whitehouse, Milton Keynes MK8 1GB
University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield Campus, College Lane, Hatfield AL10 9AB
Chinnor Community Pavilion, Chinnor Community Pavilion, Station Road, Chinnor OX39 4PU
Adastral Park, Martlesham Heath, Ipswich IP5 3RE
West Suffolk College, University and Professional Development Centre, 73 Western Way, Bury St Edmunds IP33 3SP
Wrockwardine Wood Church of England Junior School, Church Road, Trench, Telford TF2 7HG
Sandringham School, The Ridgeway, St Albans AL4 9NX
Tameside One, Wellington Road, Ashton-under-Lyne OL6 6BL
Mesty Croft Primary, St Luke's Road, Wednesbury WS10 0QY
The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial RC School, 89 Addison Road, London W14 8BZ
Isambard Kingdom Brunel Primary School, Thomas Place, Wellington TA21 8FP
Flying High Partnership (HQ), 2a Vickery Way, Chilwell, Beeston, Nottingham NG9 6RY
City of Stoke-on-Trent Sixth Form College, Leek Road, Stoke-on-Trent ST4 2RU
Interested in this course?
Sign up to receive our emails to hear about the latest CPD available