Kirsty Tonks Shireland Collegiate Academy Dr David Whyley Whytek Consulting

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1 Kirsty Tonks Shireland Collegiate Academy Dr David Whyley Whytek Consulting

2 Who we are Kirsty Tonks David Whyley

3 Our agenda for today Computing- It s the law now So what? School identified issue School led solution Teaching School; joining experts and industry partners Building the computing Toolkit In depth taking it apart Key Progression Writing a change management plan Impact Where next Primary Computing continuing development

4 It is the law! So what? What do the programmes of study mean? Who will teach it? Do we need specialist equipment? No one wanted to teach control and monitoring in the old curriculum! When will Ofsted inspect it? I have to lead it - where will I get support? Who will quality assure? Aims The national curriculum for computing aims to ensure that all pupils: can understand and apply the fundamental principles and concepts of computer science, including abstraction, logic, algorithms and data representation can analyse problems in computational terms, and have repeated practical experience of writing computer programs in order to solve such problems can evaluate and apply information technology, including new or unfamiliar technologies, analytically to solve problems are responsible, competent, confident and creative users of information and communication technology What am I doing?

5 School identified issue School led solution Shireland a Teaching School 27 local Primary schools in Midlands area Already working together on the Education Endowment Foundation MathsFlip Project looking at Flipped Learning National reputation for digital learning Extensive network of contacts within the school sector and technology industry Can you help us formulate a solution?

6 Establishing partners- Who we brought together. Shireland Collegiate Academy Microsoft Codecademy Rising Stars Apps for Dave Whyley Claire Lotriet Espresso Good

7 School identified specifics. What assets (Hardware Software Staff) do I have already? Which Software will I use? Which approach to managing computing will I choose? How will I train my Staff? How will I introduce this to the school (Club First?) How will I ensure progression? How will I extend learning to enable pupils to complete activities? How can I include the pupils themselves as champions? How will I plan for and sustain this over 2-3years

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9 Elements of success - Building the computing toolbox. Scheme learning progression Learning beyond school Core software Curriculum analysis Change management plan Audit Reviewing and improving

10 Audit - What do you already have? Schools were asked a quick audit of resources that they already had:- Hardware (Including Fixed and Mobile) Software Staff Language development Thinking skills

11 Audit Key issues PROs Schools generally have enough kit Schools see the point Linking Computing to Language Development and Mathematics Enthusiastic subject leaders CONs Some schools have focused on only tablets might not be appropriate for delivering the whole of the curriculum? Many schools do not have specific software Staff will need training Pressure on resources if used for digital learning too

12 Curriculum analysis Schools were reminded that it is not ALL about Coding! Computer Science Information Technology Ubiquitous use of technology Digital Literacy - preparing for a digital life - being digitally safe Curriculum links to other subjects

13 Curriculum analysis Key issues? PROs Clear about why Computer science should be taught Links to Language development All staff and students starting together Enable some students to shine CONs Difficulty with Technical language Lack of detail in the actual curriculum Devising a progression Fitting it in to a Crowded curriculum

14 Core software Scratch vs Kodu

15 SCRATCH Key issues? PROs Pupils can import their own backgrounds and characters Easy to See the code Algorithms are built up in blocks CONs More complex for teachers to become familiar with Requires more understanding of coding Less professional results are possible Can be used to program other than games

16 KODU Key issues? PROs Easy interface with object oriented programming Professional looking 3D game Easy to add complexity Can use games controller CONs Have to use pre set characters and backgrounds Limits the type of coding you can do Games have yet to be made available to play on XBOX Kodu Kup

17 Scheme and learning progression Priority feedback from first session Worried about all starting together and all doing the same thing Wanted lesson ideas to help staff inexperienced in this aspect of the curriculum Wanted a helping hand to get Computer science launched across all classes Wanted a scheme from company with a proven track record to enhance Free software

18 Switched on schemes Key issues? PROs Does the thinking and planning for you Achieves balance with the three aspects Contains many resources Easy for less experienced staff to use CONs It is a scheme It is not school specific Does not have a fast track route Printed so not easy to update

19 Possible software progression Transitional arrangements? Richard Anderson

20 Learning beyond school In recent years become even more vital to get right Schools involved in MathsFlip keen to extend Complexity of providing On-Line provision Some companies such as Espresso and Codecademy provide built in solutions

21 Espresso Coding Key issues? PROs Visual Programming Scheme of learning Structure to the resources (year Groups) CONs Cannot easily enter own graphics Easy for students to forge ahead and make mistakes Lacks lines of code Fast track option Works on all devices types Help videos

22 Codecademy Key issues? PROs On Line and easy to sign up to Covers Java and other programming languages not covered by other software Web based so could be used at home CONs Too Complicated for Primary? May put less confident teachers off Where is the student work stored? Limited use in Primary (at the moment)?

23 Apps for Good Key issues? PROs Structured event for schools to become involved with Authentic real world computing challenges Coding for a purpose CONs Students don t actually code winners get App written for them Cost of attending the Pitch event Very few Apps get published Managing disappointment Project based Competition element Global Judges

24 Change management plan Managing and Launching Year Groups All one some? Staff Me.a Key Stage.All? Digital Leaders Yes No? Governors Briefing? Parents Parents evening showcase? Software Introduction and progression Assessment

25 Change management plan Key issues? Staff Training New scenarios for learning Student Digital leaders Revised curriculum Technology Infrastructure On line (out of school) Leadership Buy - in Delivering the New Computing Curriculum Monitoring & Evaluation

26 Reviewing and improving Highlights and bear traps.. Session in new term to review progress made in school against the implementation plan Discuss your approach with a colleague Open the PowerPoint and complete the five slides Upload to the Shireland Site folder Get ready for your 5 minute Teach-meet pitch.

27 Example 5 minute Teach-meet pitch from school School and available technology. Example Primary School Technology available: 30 I-pads Computer suite running 13 computers Class computers x2 per class (not all reliable) Year 6 flip learning Toshiba laptops

28 Who in the school is involved? KS1 and KS2 delivering Rising Stars (exception Y6 hopefully will be mainly based upon APPS for Good) Y1- class teacher Y2- me Y3- class teacher Y4- class teacher Y5- class teacher Y6- me

29 Positives Staff are open to introducing the Rising Stars scheme within their class and are currently in the process of planning for their first unit in order to begin next week (some staff have already started teaching the unit). Head teacher has provided some staff meeting allocation to ICT/Computing. New ICT/ computing club had a positive response and was over- subscribed! Excellent response to techno wizards across school. Challenges Some staff who aren t being expected to teach may be reluctant when returning. Time Resources- staff knowledge Funding- using ICT budget to provide enough resources, software and hardware to meet the children's computational learning needs. Children s knowledge. Leadership expectations.

30 Next Steps for our school Ensure all software is on devices. Re-group with staff and reflect upon planning for first units. Use computer club in order to train and provide support for others. Make sure all policies are up to date and match the ICT and devices being utilised.

31 What we have learned - Schools already have resources they can use The lead member of staff needs support and training The computing element should not overpower the other elements There are almost too many resources out there Implementation plan essential with selected software A scheme is useful to support in initial roll out Working beyond school is essential A variety of hardware is needed to deliver in full Appropriate technical support and robust infrastructure is an issue in most schools Pupils are enthusiastic and respond well some are born digital leaders!

32 Impact HOW USEFUL WAS THE TRAINING? poor fair good very good excellent 17% 25% Very good and informative - great to have a hands on session 58% Lots of useful tips on how to use with children, pros and cons of how children would link to curriculum objectives I have found all sessions so far to be so valuable in developing our ICT curriculum. Thank You.

33 Where next.

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