Computing
We recognise that Computing is an important facilitating subject for all areas of the curriculum, and we aim to have an integrated approach throughout the School. To support this, Year 7 pupils also have one computing lesson each week to ensure that they know how to make the most of their Chromebook.
Course materials
G Suite is our most important resource, which includes school email, word processing, presentations, sites and forms. For e-safety, we link to Internet sources in conjunction with the Life Skills programme. Other materials are unique and produced here at Farlington.
The Learning Platform
Access on Chromebooks and other devices.
Enrolment to specific academic destinations.
Enrolment to Assembly & Notices.
Commenting responsibly on announcements.
Accessing eeBooks.
Google Docs
How and when to use the Title style, subtitle, normal text.
How to highlight.
How to use bullet points.
Line spacing.
Font selection for non-eeBook documents.
Inserting images and links.
Saving as PDF.
Google Slides
Using themes.
Formatting text.
Inserting images and YouTube videos.
Using Explore for better formatting.
Saving as PDF.
Other Google products
Gmail
Google Keep
Google Sites
Google Forms
Made With Code - developing an analytical approach and learning the basics of coding
E-safety
Protecting online identity and privacy, including strong passwords.
Recognising inappropriate content, contact and conduct.
Reporting concerns.
Coding with Blockly
Learning the basics of Javascript
Learning to debug scripts
Writing games in Javascript
3D modeling
Thinking in three dimensions
How to use Sketchup
Creating basic shapes
Creating complex shapes
Creating environments
If you have any queries about this curriculum, please contact: Mr Josselin Guédes-Wright, Head of Computing, on jgw@farlingtonschool.com