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Assessing computational thinking in primary schools - short courseCP457

A short course providing practical guidance on the assessment of key thinking skills in primary computingComputational thinking lies at the heart of the national curriculum. It includes the key building blocks for success in computing such as using abstraction to simplify problems, or how...

Space workshopsNN700

This course is essential if you are looking for ideas to integrate Space into your teaching at KS2, KS3 or KS4. There will be workshops signposting you to resources and ideas, competitions and school trips, a chance to hear about Space Industry opportunities within NI, and practical...

Diagnostic assessment for GCSE computer science - short courseCP412

Assessment of subject knowledge is important to inform teaching. This short session introduces the free, quality-assured test banks provided by the National Centre for Computing Education, designed to reduce teacher workload. Two assessment packages will be presented:Diagnose gaps in KS3...

Technology = fun, engaging and meaningful learningNW038

 A course for teachers in Wales only.
This course is for teachers who want to use technology to make learning fun, engaging and meaningful.
Easy to use, accessible on most devices and mostly free, the tools can be used across the curriculum.
The course...

Enriching secondary computing with STEM Ambassadors in your region - short courseCP446

This short introductory course demonstrates the value that STEM Ambassadors can add to the computing curriculum and the extra-curricular offer. Bringing these industry volunteers into the classroom can help make computing more relevant to young people, allowing them to consider computing as a future study and career...

Collaboration in KS3 programmingCP437

Programming is a highly collaborative activity, through which groups of individuals can achieve greater things than they would alone. In industry as well as through the lived experience of young people working creatively with code, many effective approaches to collaborative working have emerged that deserve a place in...

SPTS Project. Invitation only. Teachers in Wales.NW228

FOR INVITED TEACHERS IN WALES ONLY:
A half day virtual course (delivered in 2 x 1.5 hour sessions over 2 days) aimed at providing teachers with an overview of  how to integrate the semi conductor industry in to the STEM curriculum and  to give them the confidence to...

Into our skies:dancing forward. Teachers in Wales only.NW036

FOR TEACHERS IN WALES ONLY:
This INSET training day will provide teachers with an opportunity to explore the potential of dance within the curriculum to support topic based/cross-curricular approaches to teaching and learning.With the aim of getting pupils up, moving and...

SSERC / IOP online summer schoolNS229

This online event aims to offer opportunities that will support the delivery of National 4/5, Higher and Advanced Higher Physics. Delegates will be sent science equipment which will be used in the online practical sessions. Delivered over a two-day programme, we plan presentations from lecturers, IOP members,...

New to computing pathway for Business teachers - remoteCP470

Computing is an evolving and exciting subject to teach that opens up career options. This pathway will support you, as a Business teacher, start your journey to becoming upskilled with the subject knowledge and confidence to teach computing. By booking onto this pathway, you’ll complete...

New to computing pathway for PE teachers - remoteCP471

Computing is an evolving and exciting subject to teach that opens up career options. This pathway will support you, as a PE teacher, start your journey to becoming upskilled with the subject knowledge and confidence to teach computing. By booking onto this pathway, you’ll complete...

New to computing pathway for Maths teachers - remoteCP477

Computing is an evolving and exciting subject to teach that opens up career options. This pathway will support you, as a Maths teacher, start your journey to becoming upskilled with the subject knowledge and confidence to teach computing. By booking onto this pathway, you’ll complete...

KS3 computing (module 1): Creative curriculum design principles (remote)CP435

Curriculum design is centre stage once more, and nowhere is an effective computing curriculum more vital than in KS3. As the first of three linked courses this CPD builds your curriculum design and implementation capability from the ground up, modelling effective practice and supporting you to develop a...

Maths in computer science - remoteCP434

Mathematics is firmly embedded at the core of computer science, from processing data using binary to the development of algorithms. The teaching of computing can be more effective when it builds on students’ existing mathematical knowledge and approaches. This provides a more joined-up learning journey.During...

Encouraging girls into GCSE computer science - short courseCP440

There is a gender imbalance in computing that needs to be addressed. Girls are under-represented in GCSE / A Level computer science: 21% of GCSE CS entries in 2023 were girls  15% of A level CS entries in 2023 were girls  21% of students applying for computing-related degrees were girls Yet, girls...

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