Teaching and leading key stage 1 computing - face to face CK001 / C03

Start date
9 Feb 21
Duration
2 Days
Location
Shenley Brook End School, Walbank Grove, Shenley Brook End, Milton Keynes MK5 7ZT View on Google Map

Summary

Computing is a broad subject, made up of computer science, information technology and digital literacy. This two-day professional development complements our one-day programming and algorithms  event, giving you confidence in teaching the whole of the key stage 1 curriculum.

You will develop your knowledge of internet-connected computer systems, from hardware to online safety. You will take-away engaging ways to use computers and software effectively, supporting other areas of curriculum learning. Combining popular and accessible tools, you will develop the skills and ideas to support creative projects produced by your children. You'll also discover age-appropriate data collection, analysis and sharing methods and projects.  

This course is delivered as part of the National Centre for Computing Education.

Outcomes

 

You will be able to help children:

  • understand how computers work, their constituent parts and the instructions they follow
  • recognise the many types of computer system in the world around them, making purposeful and safe use of them
  • learn through projects and lessons where they collect and share data through surveys and investigations
  • create digital content such as images, video and sound in multimedia projects
  • 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
Outstanding teaching of key stage 1 computing - day 109 February 202109:30-15:30Shenley Brook End School
Outstanding teaching of key stage 1 computing - day 220 April 202109:30-15:30Shenley Brook End School

Notes

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
 

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Additional information

For courses at the National STEM Learning Centre in York, fees include meals and accommodation for the duration of the course. 

 

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