Lecture Since the first decade of the 21st Century, the traditional education systems that most of us grew up with have been going through a quiet but significant revolution. In this respect, one of the most obvious examples of this development was demonstrated during the recent global pandemic and the lockdowns of 2020-2022. Notably, for […]
Support Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) pupils in their learning of computer science – join our SEND Computing Conference on Friday 17 March 2023 (9.30am – 4pm) at the National STEM Learning Centre in York. Over a million pupils in UK schools have a recognised special educational need. Computing is a wonderful subject for […]
ICT for Education’s national conference programme visits EAST ANGLIA, and will be held on Friday May 12th 2023 at Carrow Road (Norwich City Football Club). The conference runs from 07.30-12.55 pm. Attendance is FREE for all delegates. Drawing on both regional and national ICT expertise, we have sourced a great line-up of speakers who will address ICT challenges faced by both teachers […]
Summary Getting computing education back on track, for all students, is an urgent priority requiring informed planning and implementation. Teaching and learning in computing has been challenging, with some aspects of subject knowledge and skills put under real pressure. This CPD takes the best evidence and practice for education recovery and applies it to computing, […]
Summary An understanding of algorithms is vital for success in computer science. Students need to know how algorithms are designed to solve a problem, and how these designs are represented to other humans. Improve your knowledge of algorithms to the level appropriate for up to GCSE teaching. Become confident in using the key building blocks […]
Summary Effective teaching is underpinned by the accurate use of assessment, enabling teachers to check knowledge and understanding of children. The use of accurate assessment allows teaching to be adapted and personalised, improving the learning journey for students.This CPD aims to improve teachers’ knowledge of their students through a range of formative and summative assessment […]
Summary The internet has transformed modern life bringing rich capability to networked computers. Find out how the internet works and how it has produced many new threats, resulting in the rapidly growing cybersecurity industry. You will build on knowledge of local computer networks to cover the globally connected systems forming the internet. Learn how protocols […]
Summary A high-quality computer science education equips students to use computational thinking and creativity to understand and change the world. Computer science forms the core of the computing national curriculum, a foundation subject and a vital aspect of a broad and balanced curriculum for all learners. If you’re new, moving towards or an existing teacher […]
Summary Find out what to expect from an Ofsted visit to your school and how you can prepare for it as a computing subject lead. This short course will explore the expectations outlined in the Ofsted framework and what this means for computing teaching and learning in your school. Drawing on the evidence of recent […]
Take your first steps towards teaching computer science and establish a foundational knowledge of concepts, terminology and classroom practice. Find out how the components of computer systems interlink and how these can then be connected together to form a network. Learn about the different components of computer hardware, including devices not instantly recognisable as computers. […]