Teaching and leading key stage 1 computing - module 2 CL451 / D03

Start date
15 Jul 20
Learning Method
Remote Delivered CPD

Summary

Overview

Following on from the first module, this CPD aims to give you confidence in teaching the whole of the key stage 1 computing curriculum.

Building on your knowledge of computer science, you will dive deeper into digital literacy and information technology. You will take-away engaging ways to use software creatively, supporting other areas of curriculum learning. Combining free and accessible online tools, you will develop the skills and ideas to support creative projects produced by your children. You’ll also gain a clear understanding of how the computing curriculum relates to whole-school online safety practice.

Book now and you will be automatically registered for the scheduled sessions for the course. Remote CPD courses have live, facilitator-led sessions and are not available for instant access. Please refer to the schedule of dates publised for each course instance.

Who is it for?

Primary computing coordinators looking to develop their own teaching and that of their colleagues.

Any primary teacher or senior leader interested in teaching computing.

The first teacher to participate in this CPD, from each primary or all-through school, will be eligible for a bursary upon completion of both modules.

Prior knowledge

We strongly recommend that you first participate in module 1 of teaching and leading key stage 1 computing.

What does it cost?

This course is fully funded for participants from maintained schools in England. If you are from an independent school or from an organisation outside England, then the course fee is £220.

Course units

  • 01 | Digital literacy. Learn how to explain the internet to children in KS1. Consider how using the internet presents opportunities and threats to children, and how computing lessons can help them to become safe and confident with internet technologies.
  • 02 | Online safety across the curriculum. Consider how PSHE and computing lessons can cover the key learning outcomes allowing children to be safe and creative using technology.
  • 03 | Creative computing. Learn how to support children in their use of computer software and digital devices. Lead children in creating multimedia content across the primary curriculum, developing a range of digital skills.
  • 04 | Curriculum planning. Improve lesson planning and teaching approaches to support learning and progression.

How will you learn?

Scheduled live, interactive online sessions led by an experienced practitioner. Flexible facilitator-supported, participant-led tasks, involving deep exploration of the subject content.

How long is the course?

This course is approximately 5 hours in duration, split across several days.

Other primary computing CPD

Teaching and leading key stage 2 computing (module 1)

Primary programming and algorithms

Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

Develop your subject knowledge and teaching approaches to help children:

  • create digital content such as images, video and sound in multimedia projects
  • begin to understand how the internet works, and come of the services that use this network
  • consider their own use of technology, the benefits and risks that it brings, and know its importance in the world and their learning through development of your own subject knowledge, pedagogy and practice.

Sessions

DateTimeLocation
Teaching and leading key stage 1 computing - Module 215 July 202009:00-10:00Virtual
Teaching and leading key stage 1 computing - Module 221 July 202009:00-10:00Virtual

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Additional information

Our remote CPD courses for teachers are delivered across a series of sessions run at specific times and dates. Information on all course sessions can be found under the description of each course. To complete a course, all sessions are mandatory.

Are you a state-funded Special School or PRU unit? You may be eligible for reduced course fees and even subsidies. Get in touch to check your eligibility and book your place directly. You can see our fees and subsidy information here.

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