Computing
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Discovery Education
Practice the coding languages Block, Python and HTML by designing Apps and Games
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Hour of Code
Try over 300 Computer Science Coding Challenges!
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Google Classroom
Log in to your online classroom
Why is Computing Important?
Computing is an essential skill for life and enables you to participate more readily in a rapidly changing world. Using the internet and email for example, gives you rapid access to ideas and experiences from a range of people communities and cultures. It also helps show us how to be responsible digital citizens and keep safe when using communication devices and social networks.
The 3 Big Ideas Of Computing At Templars.
1. Computer Science/Programming-
Algorithms, coding, debugging, Logical reasoning, designing, variables, repetition etc.
2. Information Technology/Data Handling-
Common uses of technology KS1 • Networks KS2 • Internet KS2 • Web Searching KS2
3. Digital Citizenship-
Use search technologies effectively • Select, use and combine a variety of software (including internet services) • Range of digital devices • Including collecting, analysing, evaluating and presenting • Use technology safely – recognise acceptable/unacceptable behaviour – Know where to go for help if you are worried or upset & learning about being responsible digital citizens and keeping safe when using communication devices and social networks.
By the time you leave Templar's Primary School you will:
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Be responsible, confident and creative users of technology, who apply computational thinking beyond the Computing curriculum.
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Become digitally literate and active participants in a digital world.
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Know how to stay safe whilst using technology and on the internet, minimising risk to yourself and others.
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Understand and follow agreed E-Safety rules, and know who to contact if you have concerns, including the use of report buttons.
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Have repeated practical experience writing computer programs in order to solve problems, including logic & algorithms.
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Ask and answer questions through collection, analysing, evaluating and presenting data and information.
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Understand how digital networks work & the services they provide.
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Use search options effectively; understanding the need to evaluate the relevance of content.