1. Introducing Computing

2. Overview Why… change from ICT? What… is Computing? Terminology bingo
How… are we going to implement Computing?

3. Why… change from ICT?
Since 1999, ICT in schools has focused on developing pupils’ skills using programs, such as Microsoft Office
Such ‘learning using computers’ is very different to ‘learning about computers’
In 2011 Eric Schmidt, Google’s Executive Chairman, explained he was ‘flabbergasted’ that Computer Science wasn’t on National Curriculum and England risked throwing away its great ‘computing heritage’.

4. Why… change from ICT?
‘Next Gen’ and Royal Society reports (Shut down or restart?) called for rebranding of ICT with increased focus on Computer Science
Secretary of State for Education announced at 2012 BETT he would ‘disapply’ old ICT programme of study

5. Why… change from ICT?
British Computing Society and Royal Academy of Engineering drafted new Computing Programme of Study to be implemented from September 2014

6. Information Technology
What… is Computing?
Computing
Computer Science
Information Technology
Digital Literacy

7. What… is Computing? Key Stage 1
understand what algorithms are; how they are implemented as programs on digital devices; and that programs execute by following precise and unambiguous instructions
create and debug simple programs
use logical reasoning to predict the behaviour of simple programs
use technology purposefully to create, organise, store, manipulate and retrieve digital content
use technology safely and respectfully, keeping personal information private; know where to go for help and support when they have concerns about material on the internet
recognise common uses of information technology beyond school.
Computer Science
Information Technology
Digital Literacy

8. What… is Computing? Key Stage 2
design, write and debug programs that accomplish specific goals, including controlling or simulating physical systems; solve problems by decomposing them into smaller parts
use sequence, selection, and repetition in programs; work with variables and various forms of input and output
use logical reasoning to explain how some simple algorithms work and to detect and correct errors in algorithms and programs
understand computer networks including the internet; how they can provide multiple services, such as the world-wide web; and the opportunities they offer for communication and collaboration
use search technologies effectively, appreciate how results are selected and ranked, and be discerning in evaluating digital content
use technology safely, respectfully and responsibly; know a range of ways to report concerns and inappropriate behaviour
select, use and combine a variety of software (including internet services) on a range of digital devices to accomplish given goals, including collecting, analysing, evaluating and presenting data and information.
Computer Science
Information Technology
Digital Literacy

9. Terminology bingo Algorithm Debug Variables Logical reasoning
Selection
Terminology bingo
Repetition
Program
A sequence of instructions
A sequence of instructions to perform a defined task
To adjust an algorithm or program when it isn’t functioning correctly
To think through the actions of an algorithm (used to predict an outcome)
When commands are activated based on a condition occurring
When sections of algorithms are repeated a fixed number of times or infinitely
A value in a game which can change (such as a score) Can be explained as imaginary box which holds numbers.

10. How… are we going to implement Computing?
- Scheme of Work targeting the Computer Science Elements of Computing
CAS
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