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www.digitalschoolhouse.org.uk
Transitional Challenges: What do I
do in September 2012?
Mark Dorling
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Definition “Passage from one form, state, style, or place to
another.” http://www.thefreedictionary.com/transition
Why is managing transition important? Year 7 dip
What are the transition issues? Prior learning (Subject knowledge) Structures & support Teaching style Technology
Transition
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How to overcome the challenge Liaising with feeder school staff Teacher exchange program CPD on the new primary computing curriculum CPD on current ICT primary curriculum
Improving transition Transition days (The Digital Schoolhouse model) Transition lessons
Transition lessons at the start of the year Transition lessons at the start of each unit of study
Managing transition
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Transition days
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Hosts visiting pupils and introduces them to the world of DL and
Computing in secondary education, life and work
What… facilities
31 networked PCs Interactive White Board (IWB)
Visualiser (Digital version of an OHP)
Fully inclusive learning environment Larger keyboard Roller ball mouse enlarged 20” flat screen Wireless keyboard and mouse Independent learning videos Headphones with text-to-speak
VLE access Fictional VLE for pupils during the
lesson Langley Grammar School’s VLE for
teachers pre/post visit
Industry principles Network based PC reimaging
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Primary curriculum: What to expect in September?
Year 2
Year 2
Year 5
Year 5
Year 6
Year 6
Year 4
Year 4
Key Stage 1 – Year 1/2 BEEBOTS / LOGO
Instructions (f, b, l, r) Recognise sequence
instructions Recognise repeat
instructions
Algorithms & Programming
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Image source: http://www.semerc.com/semerc/curriculum-strategies/design-technology/bee-bot.html
Image source: http://www.mathsnet.net/logo/turtlelogo/index.html
Key Stage 2 – Year 4 ROBOMIND / PROBOTS
Same language used for screen turtle and a floor turtle
Use pendown and penup Use the repeat command Grouped instructions can
be named Combine procedures by
naming named procedures
Algorithms & Programming
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Image source: http://www.robomind.net/en/index.html
Image source: http://www.keepad.com/robots.php
Key Stage 2 – Year 5 CS4FN / ROBOMIND
Accuracy of instructions Sequence of instructions
is a procedure Write a procedure to
control outputs Write a procedure to
solve a problem Test instructions and
modify them
Algorithms & Programming
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Image source: http://www.robomind.net/en/index.html
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Key Stage 2 – Year 6 SCRATCH / FLOWOL
Difference between timed events and caused events
Inputs relate to cause and effect
If, Then and Else effect output
Write a procedure using wait with cause and effect
Algorithms & Programming
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Image source: http://edutech.csun.edu/aln/?q=node/114
Image source: http://www.robomind.net/en/index.html
To do nothing… not really an option! To plan a half term’s or term’s SoW for only
year 7 then roll out a SoW to each year group year on year.
To plan a half term’s or term’s SoW for each year group based on Computer Science.
To plan a term or two term’s curriculum that integrates Digital Literacy with Computer Science for year 7 only.
Your options for September
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Planning for September
What are we planning for September?
Resources• SSAT Hack resources• CS Unplugged• DSH collaborations • CS4FN• W3C Schools
CurriculumKS 2/3/4
Term 1Basic functional
IT
Term 2 & 3Advanced functional IT embedded into a
creative curriculum underpinned by computing
KS2DSH Curriculum
CurriculumY8/9 GCSE IT
KS3Extra curricular
clubs
KS4Y10/11 GCSE Computing
EnrichmentAfter GCSE
• Kodu/Scratch• Greenfoot/Python • Industry collaborations• AppShed• Code Academy
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Overcoming the challenges
Influencing Network Manager before the Senior
Leadership Team
We started off small… to build confidence
Take risks by being creative and then reflect upon
your curriculum and teaching to make
improvements
Internal collaborations
External collaborations
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Key stage 1/2: Example
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Key stage 2/3: Example 1
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Key stage 2/3: Example 2
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Computing is for everyone
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Summary
It’s not what you are selling, it’s how you sell it!
Computer Science is more than just programming!
Computing is the silent ‘C’ in STEM
Even more silent ‘C’ in STEM called Creativity
Dependencies exist between Digital Literacy,
Computer Science and IT so it isn't always about
creating new curriculums, it is often more a case of
adapting them!
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Practical advice
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Computing At School ( http://www.computingatschool.org.uk/ )
Network of Excellence: Computing At School Hubs SSAT Hack Day Resources
Local specialists CS departments Teacher Training departments
The Digital Schoolhouse ( www.digitalschoolhouse.org.uk )
See Slide 12 for list of recommended resources
Support available
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More information
www.appshed.com/appbuilder/DigitalSchoolhouse
www.digitalschoolhouse.org.uk
@MarkDorling or [email protected]
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