Jon Chippindall
Class Teacher and Computing Leader
Crumpsall Lane Primary School
@drchips_
CAS Master Teacher
www.computingatschool.org.uk
Overview
• Why the change?
• What is Computing?
• How are we going to deliver it?
– Explore key terminology in NC (algorithm, sequence,
selection, repetition, variables, decomposition)
• Reflections on implementing a Computing
curriculum
Why… change from ICT?
• Since 1999, ICT in schools has focused on
developing pupils’ skills using programs,
such as Microsoft Office
• Such ‘learning using computers’ is very
different to ‘learning about computers’
• In 2011 Eric Schmidt, Google’s Executive
Chairman, explained he was
‘flabbergasted’ that Computer Science
wasn’t on National Curriculum and
England risked throwing away its great
‘computing heritage’.
Why… change from ICT?
• ‘Next Gen’ and Royal Society reports (Shut
down or restart?) called for rebranding of ICT
with increased focus on Computer Science
• Secretary of State for Education announced at
2012 BETT he would ‘disapply’ old ICT
programme of study
Why… change from ICT?
• British Computing Society and Royal Academy
of Engineering drafted new Computing
Programme of Study to be implemented from
September 2014
• CAS members
• Google…
What… is Computing?
Computing
Computer Science
Revolution
Information
Technology
Digital Literacy
Evolution
What… is Computing?
Key Stage 1
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understand what algorithms are; how they are implemented as programs on
digital devices; and that programs execute by following precise and unambiguous
instructions
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create and debug simple programs
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use logical reasoning to predict the behaviour of simple programs
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use technology purposefully to create, organise, store, manipulate and retrieve
digital content
Information Technology
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use technology safely and respectfully, keeping personal information private; know
where to go for help and support when they have concerns about material on the
internet
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recognise common uses of information technology beyond school.
Computer Science
Digital
Literacy
What… is Computing?
Key Stage 2
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design, write and debug programs that accomplish specific goals, including
controlling or simulating physical systems; solve problems by decomposing them
into smaller parts
use sequence, selection, and repetition in programs; work with variables and
various forms of input and output
use logical reasoning to explain how some simple algorithms work and to detect
and correct errors in algorithms and programs
understand computer networks including the internet; how they can provide
multiple services, such as the world-wide web; and the opportunities they offer for
communication and collaboration
use search technologies effectively, appreciate how results are selected and
ranked, and be discerning in evaluating digital content
use technology safely, respectfully and responsibly; know a range of ways to report
concerns and inappropriate behaviour
select, use and combine a variety of software (including internet services) on a
range of digital devices to accomplish given goals, including collecting, analysing,
evaluating and presenting data and information.
Computer Science
Information Technology
Digital Literacy
An example of a Computing curriculum
Online (IT & DL)
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Websites (Year 1)
Email (Year 2 & 4)
Blogging (Class and own)
Internet research (Y 3 & 4)
– SEO in Year 5 (CS)
• Video conferencing (Year 4)
• Cloud computing (Year 5)
www.kidblog.org
Multimedia (IT)
• Skills targeted within foundation subjects’
learning challenges
• Graphics (Years 1 & 3)
• Text (Years 1, 3 & 5)
• Digital audio (Years 2 & 5)
• Video recording and editing (Years 2 & 6)
• Animation (Years 4 & 6)
Multimedia (IT)
• Text (Book Creator and iBooks)
• Video recording and editing (iMovie)
• Animation (I can animate)
What is Computer science?
What is an algorithm?
Thinking algorithmically
Pupils...
- are able to break down tasks into a sequence of steps and
understand the importance of the order of the sequence
- are able to ‘think through’ and predict the outcome of an
algorithm (logical reasoning)
- can evaluate and modify algorithms if they aren’t functioning as
desired (debug)
At Key Stage 2:
- can incorporate algorithmic concepts such as selection and
repetition
How? Key Stage 1 (Unplugged)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=leBEFaVHllE
Link to NC objectives
How? Key Stage 1
A model for progression…
Examples of EDD
Programming apps for KS 1
Kodable
Move the Turtle
Bee Bot
Hopscotch
Algorithmic thinking at Key Stage 2
Algorithmic thinking at Key Stage 2
Hopscotch app and Cargo Bot
Unplugged - Algorithmic thinking at
Key Stage 2
Can you spot the selection in Flappy Bird?
Algorithmic thinking at Key Stage 2
Programming is the lab work for computational thinking
Scratch: selection; repetition; variables
Implementation
• Experiential staff meeting by key stage
• Focus on practical experience of programming
and explaining key terminology
• Supporting documentation (SoW) developed
for teachers
• Team teach/model/pupils to help
• Celebration event
Assessment
• Exceeded
• Working towards
• Evidence: screen shots; photographs; quotes
Reflections
• Greater emphasis on ‘Coding Challenges’ for pupils to
apply programming skills creatively
• EDD model
• Develop curriculum further: networking; SEO; data
• Encourage teachers to adapt the computer science
curriculum to better fit with wider learning of pupils