During this course you'll learn how a computer works after you press the power button is key to working with technology effectively. On this course, you will explore what happens inside the machine and learn how computers turn inputs into outputs.You will learn what the computer operating system does and why you need...

Location
Duration	8 Hours
Fees	Free
Subsidy	Computing Subsidy up to - £0.00

The mathematical aspects of computer science can be difficult to understand and teach. On this course, you will be introduced to maths and logic in computing in an engaging way.Using the concept of an escape room, you will learn activities and games to help improve your knowledge and skills in this subject. You will...

Location
Duration	8 Hours
Fees	Free
Subsidy	Computing Subsidy up to - £0.00

Explore the fundamentals of computer networking with this online course for GCSE teachers. You will improve your understanding of key concepts and gain the confidence to teach the subject in the classroom.On this course, you will learn to describe the different types of computer networks and understand how data can be...

Location
Duration	8 Hours
Fees	Free
Subsidy	Computing Subsidy up to - £0.00

On this course, you will explore how embedded systems are used in the world around us.You will learn what makes an embedded system different from a general purpose system (such as a PC) and discover how embedded systems are specialised for a particular use case.As you explore the iterative design process, you will...

Location
Duration	8 Hours
Fees	Free
Subsidy	Computing Subsidy up to - £0.00

Learn the basics of web development. On this course, you will first build a website using HTML and then style it with CSS and make it interactive using JavaScript.Along the way you'll learn about the box model, which describes how websites are laid out by browsers, and about the Document Object Model, which your...

Location
Duration	8 Hours
Fees	Free
Subsidy	Computing Subsidy up to - £0.00

Transform your teaching by developing your pedagogical approach.In the first two weeks of this course, you’ll be introduced to a range of pedagogical approaches suitable for Key Stage 3. You’ll look at a range of pedagogies aimed at developing your students’ computational thinking skills, from...

Location
Duration	8 Hours
Fees	Free
Subsidy	Computing Subsidy up to - £0.00

During this course you’ll learn what databases are and why we use them, exploring how to use SQL to search and manipulate the data. Along the way, you’ll learn about primary keys and table relationships, as well as how to create joins to search multiple tables. In the final week, you’ll finish by...

Location
Duration	8 Hours
Fees	Free
Subsidy	Computing Subsidy up to - £0.00

Discover the history of encryption and learn how it's used in the modern world. On this course, you will learn about what encryption is and understand its use in the past by using the Caesar and Vigenère ciphers. You will also look at the present and future of encryption and investigate both symmetric and...

Location
Duration	8 Hours
Fees	Free
Subsidy	Computing Subsidy up to - £0.00

Find out how how to use the Teach Computing Curriculum to teach computing to primary school pupils. In this course you will explore freely available resources, looking at how they support the development of subject knowledge and skills in computing.  This will ensure that you can deliver the curriculum...

Location
Duration	8 Hours
Fees	Free
Subsidy	Computing Subsidy up to - £0.00

As educators, we should aim to provide every young person with the skills and knowledge to become active participants in a digital world. On this course, you will examine the common barriers faced by students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in the computing classroom, and how to address...

Location
Duration	8 Hours
Fees	Free
Subsidy	Computing Subsidy up to - £0.00

On this course, you’ll gain an understanding of how computers work at a fundamental level. You’ll explore system architecture, along with how computers use binary and logic. Once you’ve examined the von Neumann model of computer architecture and the Fetch-Execute cycle, you’ll learn to...

Location
Duration	8 Hours
Fees	Free
Subsidy	Computing Subsidy up to - £0.00

Take your first steps to becoming a competent teacher of Python programming; this CPD will develop your foundational knowledge around the Python language. This course references the Pearson 9-1 GCSE Computer Science specification, using programming questions and solutions from their specification and sample materials....

Start date	24 Sep 2024
Location
Duration	1 Day
Fees	Free
Subsidy	Computing Subsidy up to - £0.00

Physical computing involves programming digital devices to sense and interact with the world – an engaging alternative to screen-only activity. It touches upon many areas of the computing curriculum, bringing subject knowledge and programming skills to engaging and enjoyable classroom activities.The Crumble...

Start date	25 Sep 2024
Location	Chinnor
Duration	90 Minutes
Fees	Free
Subsidy	Computing Subsidy up to - £0.00

Programming is a key element of the primary computing curriculum. During this one-day professional development, you will be equipped with the skills and knowledge necessary to teach programming using Scratch and Scratch Jr. You will be introduced to and use the fundamental concepts of sequence, repetition, selection,...

Start date	25 Sep 2024
Location
Duration	5 Hours
Fees	Free
Subsidy	Computing Subsidy up to - £0.00

During this short course you will learn how to use generative AI safely and innovatively within the KS3 computing curriculum. Generative AI can now be used to create a wide range of media assets, you'll explore various platforms which can be used to generate text, image and sound assets. Guided by your Professional...

Start date	25 Sep 2024
Location
Duration	3 Hours
Fees	Free
Subsidy	Computing Subsidy up to - £0.00