Teacher CLPL
Computing Science
For some, teaching Computing Science is extremely daunting. We as a team, have tried to remove the barriers for staff in many ways. One way is to offer training with a focus on the Computing Science Progression Pathways and Exemplified Learning.
I have led teacher training on accessing, planning with and implementing the Computing Science pathways. I was able to pass on my understanding of computational thinking skills and how it fits into the already busy curriculum. I gave examples of using computational thinking skills across the curriculum and promoted unplugged lessons for schools who lack devices.
We have also created Quick Guides that support the Exemplified Learning, giving teachers (and pupils) short videos that explain the concepts.
Here are a couple of short examples of my quick guides:
Learning Journals
With the removal of SeeSaw from our Authority, schools were seeking an alternative way to share their pupil’s learning journeys with their parents in a secure way.
As an authority, we were recommending the use of Sway as this can be password protected and set to only be accessed by those who have the link. I then went on to create training PowerPoint showing staff how to create a template Learning Journal on Sway, as well as taking them through the process. I also created a pupil version that they were able to then use in class in the upper stages of the Primary.
After discussions with a HT and Nursery Lead, who were looking for a way to get feedback from parent’s on their child’s Learning Journals, I have planned and implemented a session involving Sway Learning Journals with an embedded Form.
