We offer customised sessions for your staff (teachers and/or TAs) at reasonable rates. Here are some of the sessions that we have run recently for schools but they are a small snapshot of what we offer. For further details contact Janet Simner on 07957206921 or janet.simner@nottinghamcity.gov.uk
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TAs: Getting to grips with the new computing curriculum
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This session is led by Janet Simner. It is aimed at TAs.
ICT has changed! Now called Computing, it uses different vocabulary
and has an increased emphasis on programming. If you are supporting children
in the classroom this course will make you aware of the changes and why they
have been introduced. We shall start by introducing and explaining the vocabulary.
We shall also use the videos and text based resources on the Barefoot
website. These will be available after the course for additional study. It
would be beneficial to have a second session to look at Scratch skills and
ideas on how to use it in the classroom.
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E safety hands on session
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This session is led by Jan Gray. It is aimed at all staff.
During this session you will be introduced to different online
resources that are available to use with children to make them more aware of
the dangers and implications of sharing data online. There will be an
opportunity to try the resources, discuss their usefulness and share
experiences.
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TAs: Beebots, Bluebots, Probots and their place in the EYFS and KS1
Computing Curriculum
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This session is led by Jan Gray. It is aimed at teachers and TAs who
work with EYFS and/or KS1 children.
It will look at ideas for introducing the Beebot as a programming
tool and then developing progression activities to extend children’s ability
to program the Beebot in more complex sequences and develop their awareness
of what we mean by programming. The session will include time for all staff
to have ‘hands on’ to try out some of the activities as well as looking at
other activities and equipment that can develop programming skills. A CD of
materials will be provided.
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Using Kodu in the classroom
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This session is led by Janet Simner. It is aimed at teachers and TAs
in KS2.
Kodu is a visual programming language made by Microsoft specifically
for creating games. It is designed to be accessible for children and
enjoyable for anyone. In this session we shall explore Kodu and discuss how
it can be used in KS2. It will be a practical session aimed at Kodu
beginners.
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Scratch from Scratch
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This session is led by Janet Simner It is aimed at KS2 teachers/TAs.
Scratch is an essential tool to deliver the programming elements of
the computing curriculum. If your school are new to Scratch or think you
could be doing more then this is the session for you.
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Scratch: The next steps
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This session is led by Janet Simner It is aimed at KS2 teachers/TAs.
This will be a practical session using Scratch2 on laptops. We shall
explore different project ideas that could be used in the classroom eg a stop
watch and a calculator. There will be lots of resources to try. You will also
learn some new Scratch skills.
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Theory Topics in the computing curriculum
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This session is led by Janet Simner It is aimed at all teachers.
Are you confused about what should be taught? Do you know what packet
switching is? The difference between the internet and the WWW? How data is
represented inside a computer? This session will be ideal for all staff. An
outline scheme of work is available to support you as you move forward.
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Doing more with your ipads
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This session is led by Janet Simner It is aimed at all teachers/TAs.
This will look at free apps, or chargeable ones that are so good that
you won’t mind paying for them. It will help avoid your ipads becoming
internet surfing devices. An outline document is available.
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