Computing Science
Early to Second Level Computing Science
Overview on how to deliver Computing Science to pupils in Nursery and Primary School.
Why teach Computing Science
Where it fits into the Curriculum
Overview of the Barefoot Computing website
Look at plugged and unplugged solutions to problems
Overview of coding apps and websites
Introduction to getting started with Microbits
This sessions helps teachers get started with the use of Microbits in a Primary Classroom and any of the faculty areas in an Academy School. The Microbit includes, 5x5 LED display, accelerometer, compass, buttons, I/O pins, Micro USB plug, Bluetooth Low Energy antenna, ARM Cortex-M0 processor, and battery plug.
Where and how to buy Microbits
Overview BBC Microbit Website
Overview of different applications that can be used for coding the Microbits
Hands on practice
How to share projects with other schools
Getting started with a Code Club
Most schools have students that would be keen to join a school Code Club. This sessions gives teachers and overview on how to get started with a Code Club and how to access resources.
Why would schools run a code club
How to get started
Code Club's Mission, Vision and Values
Where to access resources
Where to access additional Teacher Training
How to share what's happening with your Code Club
Capturing Student Creativity through Cross Curricular Coding activities
This whole day sessions looks at various hardware and software that students can use to creatively code solutions to problems in any classroom. How students can use technology that's already in schools along with Free apps and Websites. Where schools can access resources that are available to download and use with students. How the exciting projects can then be shared with other schools and allow for parental engagement.
Why coding skills are important
What kind of jobs require coding skills
What hardware can schools use with students to get started coding
What software is suitable for various student ages
Apps and gadgets for coding
Where and how to buy Microbits
Overview BBC Microbit Website
Overview of different applications that can be used for coding the Microbits
How to start a code club
Code Club's Mission, Vision and Values
Where to access code club resources
Where to access additional Teacher Training
How to share what's happening with your Code Club
Everyone can code with Swift Playgrounds from Apple
Swift Playgrounds iPad app is designed to teach kids how to code and create apps. We look at how Swift Playgrounds aims to teach a new generation the basics of coding
This twilight looks at fundamentals of Swift, the programming language used to create apps for Apple products
The session will start at the beginning where , in a 3d world you will begin with simple commands, functions and loops. You will be writing real code, the same code used by programmers.
This course is for absolute beginners, and we wil show you in a very short time how to write code to interact with dash and dot robots.