1. Why teach coding?

2. It teaches you to think “I think everyone should learn how to program
a computer, because
it teaches you
how to think.”
Steve Jobs, 1996

3. Balances creation & consumption

4. Coding is learning through play

5. The new Computing curriculumCS
Computer
Science DL
Digital
Literacy IT
Information
Technology

6. KS1 Computing
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
recognise common uses of information technology beyond school
use technology safely and respectfully, keeping personal information private; identify where to go for help and support when they have concerns about content or contact on the internet or other online technologies.

7. KS1 Computing - simplified
Algorithms, programs and instructions
Create and debug simple programs
Logical prediction
ICT
eSafety
Awareness of ICT beyond the classroom

8. KS2 Computing
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
select, use and combine a variety of software (including internet services) on a range of digital devices to design and create a range of programs, systems and content that accomplish given goals, including collecting, analysing, evaluating and presenting data and information
use technology safely, respectfully and responsibly; recognise acceptable/ unacceptable behaviour; identify a range of ways to report concerns about content and contact.

9. KS2 Computing - simplified
Design, write & debug solutions. Simulate or control systems. Decompose problems
Sequence, selection, repetition, variables, inputs & outputs
Logical reasoning, explain algorithms, detect & correct errors
Understand & use computer networks
Understand & use search technologies
ICT
eSafety
Be discerning with content

10. Selection Variables Logical reasoning Algorithms Repetition
Decomposition
Repetition
Selection
Variables

11. Algorithms

12. Algorithms Set of steps/rules to solve a problem
Explanation changes with KS
Chocolate biscuit robot game

13. Algorithms

14. Decomposition

15. Decomposition
Solving any complex problem in life requires decomposition
Creating a program that has more than one moving part, or more than a couple of simple steps requires decomposition
Similar to planning a story – elements not just steps
Analyse this game and break it down into parts. What happens at the start?
What are the elements in the game? What are the rules that govern it?
bit.ly/fruitcode
Sentence starters: When, If, After, At the start

16. Decomposition

17. Selection

18. Selection
Most programs need to change what they do in response to certain things happening
E.g. if two objects collide a game may end

19. Debugging & logical reasoning

20. Debugging & logical reasoning
“use logical reasoning to explain how some simple algorithms work and to detect and correct errors in algorithms and programs” Stepping through a solution to see if it works, or where it fails.

21. Delivering computing Teaching approach Scheme of Work/Learning
Resources
Try it yourself
Teach & assess concepts 'offline‘
Give learners an audience for their creations
Teach key concepts not software