Summary
Following on from the first module, this CPD aims to give you confidence in teaching the whole of the key stage 1 computing curriculum.
Building on your knowledge of computer science, you will dive deeper into digital literacy and information technology. You will take-away engaging ways to use software creatively, supporting other areas of curriculum learning. Combining free and accessible online tools, you will develop the skills and ideas to support creative projects produced by your children. You’ll also gain a clear understanding of how the computing curriculum relates to whole-school online safety practice.
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What topics are covered?
- 01 | Digital literacy – Learn how to explain the internet to children in KS1. Consider how using the internet presents opportunities and threats to children, and how computing lessons can help them to become safe and confident with internet technologies.
- 02 | Online safety across the curriculum – Consider how PSHE and computing lessons can cover the key learning outcomes allowing children to be safe and creative using technology.
- 03 | Creative computing – Learn how to support children in their use of computer software and digital devices. Lead children in creating multimedia content across the primary curriculum, developing a range of digital skills.
- 04 | Curriculum planning – Improve lesson planning and teaching approaches to support learning and progression.
Outcomes
You will:
- Develop your subject knowledge and teaching approaches to help children
- Create digital content such as images, video and sound in multimedia projects
- Begin to understand how the internet works, and come of the services that use this network
- Consider their own use of technology, the benefits and risks that it brings and know its importance in the world and their learning through development of your own subject knowledge, pedagogy and practice.
