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Croydon Primary ICT Subject Leaders Network Meeting (Autumn 2014)
To book your place, go to http://cpd.croydonlwb.org/
Computing ITT & CPD
A really useful collection of computing resources can be found at https://sites.google.com/site/primaryictitt/home. This site was originally set up for ITT students but is useful for all of us!
Problem-solving activities that require sequencing and logical reasoning for KS1
There are a number of iBoard activities available on the LGfL site that support the development and practice of problem solving. They can be accessed at iboard.lgfl.net or specific activities can be embedded or linked to from your MLE as in the example below:
https://content.lgfl.org.uk/secure/player/player/frameset.htm?id=4163&view=generic
Upcoming ICT/ Computing Courses in Sutton and Merton
- Primary ICT Coordinator Network Meeting (Spring) Wednesday 12 February 2014
- Teaching ICT Newly Qualified Teachers Thursday 13 February 2014
- Computing at Key Stage 1 Monday 10 March 2014 – 3 sessions
- Computing at Key Stage 2 Wednesday 12 March 2014 – 3 sessions
- Secondary ICT Subject Leader Network Meeting (Spring) Thursday 13 March 2014
- Efficient Communication through Technology for Leaders Thursday 20 March 2014
- Demystifying web page creation: Programming with HTML, CSS and javascript Wednesday 30 April 2014 – 3 sessions
- Merton Primary Curriculum Workshop ICT Thursday 22 May 2014
- Primary ICT Coordinator Network Meeting (Summer) Wednesday 11 June 2014
- Programming with Scratch Wednesday 18 June 2014 – 4 sessions
- Secondary ICT Subject Leader Network Meeting (Summer) Thursday 26 June 2014
To book a place on any of these courses please go to http://www.samscpdonline.org/
Code.org
Code.org provides online tutorials to get you started with programming using blocks that you can drag and drop to build programs just like Scratch. The tutorials go in easy steps that build your understanding of repeat -loops and conditionals. It also includes videos starring Bill Gates and Mark Zuckerberg.
Safer Internet Day 2014
What are you doing on 14th February 2014 for Safer Internet Day ? If you are looking for ideas, the UK Safer Internet Centre has a primary resource pack to download.
Is this a good time to start using the 360 Safe self review tool to improve your school’s esafety provision?
“360 degree safe engages the school community, provides an excellent way for schools to move forward, is free, comprehensive, easy to use and has clearly been developed with users in mind. It provides advice and resources that save time.” BETT Award Winner – Leadership & Management
“360 degree safe is a well-designed, user friendly, online tool for schools to review their e-safety provision. It helps them identify strengths / weaknesses & develop an improvement action plan”. Nominet Award Winner – Making the internet safer awards
“An excellent tool that helps empower schools to develop and test their own safety policies and make their own choices on e-safety.” ISPA Award Winner
Primary ICT Coordinators Network Meeting – Sutton and Merton – 12th February 1.00 – 4.30pm
To register for this course, please go to www.samscpdonline.org and apply online for a place on course code ICT13/101B. If you are unable to book then email helpdesk@suttonlea.org requesting a place.
Deadline for online applications: Tuesday 11 February 2014
Please bring a charged laptop if you have one!
Agenda
Before the day
To get the most from this session you will need to complete these short tasks before the event
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Watch the first 5 minutes of this video about the new computing curriculum.
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Read this guidance document and print out a hard copy to bring with you.
The first part of the agenda is about resourcing computing. If you would like to tell us about a resource you have used/found then please add the resource in a comment at the foot of the page.
If you have any questions arising from the above regarding the new Computing curriculum that you would like addressed during the day, then please add them in a comment at the foot of the page.
Wednesday 12th February
13.00 Welcome
13.10 Computing resources
An opportunity to share a computing resource that you think is great! There are lots of resources for computing appearing on the web. Tell us about one you really rate.
13.25 Computing Questions
13.45 -14.15 – Workshop session 1
14.20 -14.50 – Workshop session 2
14.55 -15.25 – Workshop session 3
Workshops
- Programming with an iPad – Andrew Jasper, Robin Hood Junior
- Demystifying HTML coding – Nick Mitchell, ICT Adviser
- Progression in Scratch – Pete Goddard Cheam Common Junior
15.25 – 15.45 – Networking/ refreshment
15.45 – Assessment – How to assess pupils’ progress in Computing
16.30 – Close
How do I keep up to date with new resources from LGfL?
Have a look at the LGfL Showcase which is a great way to keep abreast of new learning resources. The site features new and noteworthy resources as well as providing links to all the content. Specific content can be found very easily as the links can be filtered by title subject and keystage. Following a link takes you to a wealth of information about the resource including videos, additional resources such as a related Fronter room, and guidance on mobile device use.
The LGfL Showcase can be accessed by typing showcase.lgfl.net into your browser. In fact it’s useful to remember that any LGfL resource can be accessed by typing its name.lgfl.net.
