A ‘Concrete, Pictorial and Abstract’ Approach to early level Computing Science

There are clear similarities with the order and progression of early level Computing Science and early level Numeracy and Maths play and learning. go to ELC computing home We can use a concrete – pictorial – abstract concept in Computing Science, similar to how we introduce mathematical concepts e.g. counting concrete objects such as pebbles, progressing onto subitising …

ELC Independent Learning Pathway

This page contains links to pre recorded webinars focusing on early level Computing Science, from an introduction to the Experiences and Outcomes and where Computing Science is in the world all-around us, to understanding computational thinking strategies through unplugged Computing Science explorations, investigating pictorial and visual representations and finally tinkering with programmable devices. At the …

What Does Computing Science Look Like at early level?

Many of the concepts and approaches of Computing Science will already be familiar to you. By looking at the Sway and video below, and on the ELC Computing Science Learning Pathway page, we think you will recognise that you are already embedding Computing Science through play, perhaps without even realising it, in your environment, …

Secondary Computing Science

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Primary Computing Science

This section aims to provide quick links to useful resources and information for primary teachers who teach computing science. go to digilearn CS home Block-based coding platforms micro:bit

ELC Practitioner Feedback Opportunity, help shape the future of Digital CLPL

There is a draft ELC practitioner Digital Literacy Framework / list of core skills currently required to enable practitioners to use them for communication, collaboration, planning, facilitating learning, capturing/documenting learning, and assessing learning We would like to hear your feedback, to ensure the core skills are relevant to your every day practice and welcome your …

Exploring early level Cyber Resilience with The Bongles and the Crafty Crows.

The Digital Team and The Bongles have joined forces in partnership with Cyber Scotland, Cyber Aware and the Scottish Book Trust to introduce younger learners to develop understanding of cyber awareness at early level, through the publication of the new Bongles book ‘The Bongles and the Crafty Crows‘, produced by Edinburgh based Story Learning Ltd. …

Cyber Security in the BGE (This is Cyber)

This session is part of the This is Developing Your Digital Literacy Curriculum CLPL programme. Participants explore the digital skills and knowledge required for being as safe and secure online as possible, with skills for now and the future with ‘big ideas’ like: What are children and young people doing online? How can I keep …

Develop and Deliver Your School’s Cyber Resilience/Internet Safety Message (This is Cyber)

20/09/23 and 01/02/24 This session is part of the This is Developing Your Digital Literacy Curriculum CLPL programme. Participants explore the digital skills and knowledge required for being as safe and secure online as possible, with skills for now and the future with ‘big ideas’ like: What are children and young people doing online? How …