Computing on a budget CJ262 / B01

Start date
11 Mar 22
Duration
1 Day
Location
Carmel College, The Headlands, Darlington DL3 8RW View on Google Map

Summary

This course aims to support teachers and subject leads in providing the best computing experience for all children by using existing devices and equipment in school. You will identify any existing barriers to teaching computing within your setting and explore ways to overcome these and develop strategies for ensuring effective teaching of computing. As well as considering different pedagogical approaches to computing delivery and how pupils learn computing skills. You will explore activities to teach computing without equipment and strategies for teaching with a limited amount of equipment. You will also find out about the physical computing kits that may be loaned from the Computing Hubs and how to use the devices available to teach relevant topics.

Who is it for?

Primary Computing Leaders, Classroom Teachers

What topics are covered?

  • Session 1 Understanding and Managing equipment within the subject – identify barriers to teaching computing. Recognise which parts of the National Curriculum rely on equipment and which can be approached without. Reflect upon equipment within your school setting and audit what is needed
  • Session 2 Making the most of what you have! – understand the difference between offline and unplugged activities and their places within the curriculum. Consider different pedagogical approaches to computing delivery and how pupils learn computing skills. Explore activities to teach computing without equipment. Develop strategies to teach computing with a limited amount of equipment.
  • Session 3 Physical Equipment with a purpose – develop strategies for cross curricular projects linking computing. Explore activities using physical computing kits that can be loaned for free.
  • Session 4 What next for my school? – develop strategies for teaching computing effectively using what you have in school. Explore opportunities to overcome the lack of equipment in school. Understand the importance of choosing technology that can be maximised across the curriculum.

How will you learn?

This is a blended course, part in-person face-to-face and part remotely facilitated online.

How long is this course?

The 4 sessions and short task are the equivalent of one day of CPD

Who is the course leader?

  • Gráinne Duffy

    Computing Hub Primary Lead based at Carmel College in Darlington

Outcomes

By the end of this course you will be able to:
• recognise barriers in class/school to teaching computing
• maximise learning in your school setting using what you already have whilst ensuring NC computing objectives are met
• overcome barriers to teaching computing in school due to lack of equipment
• apply a selection of ready-to-apply activities, and techniques to support the teaching of
computing for different year groups

Sessions

DateTimeLocation
1 Computing on a budget11 March 202209:00-16:00Carmel College

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Additional information

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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