Delivering Engaging Computing in the Primary Classroom - Programme

Thursday 25 Jun 2015
Ibis Hotel Earls Court, London

09:00 – 09:30

Registration and Refreshments

09:30 – 09:40

Chairs Introduction and Welcome

Phil Bagge, Computing Inspector/Advisor, CAS Regional Coordinator & Primary Computing Master Teacher

Keynote 1

09:40 – 10:10

Computing pedagogy: What does the research say about effective computing teaching for 2015/16 and what new strategies and techniques should you be implementing!

Miles Berry, Principal Lecturer in Computing Education, University of Roehampton

Keynote 2

10:10 – 10:40

The path from novice to computing whiz: Build staff confidence, develop computing skill sets and ensure your colleague can master computer science

Phil Bagge, Computing Inspector/Advisor, CAS Regional Coordinator & Primary Computing Master Teacher

Keynote 3

10:40 – 11:10

Successfully embed technology across the whole curriculum: Encourage staff to take risks and utilise technology in all lessons to excite and invigorate pupils and enhance learning in the classroom

Miles Berry, Principal Lecturer in Computing Education, University of Roehampton

11:10 – 11:20

Questions

11:20 – 11:40

Morning Refreshments

Panel Discussion

11:40 – 12:10

From Raspberry Pi to Minecraft, from games-based learning to hackathons: Cut through the resources and learn what innovative technology will work best for your school

Chris Mayoh, Michelle Brayford, Miles Berry

Workshops 12:10 – 13:10

1A: Coding & Programming – KS2

1B: Assessment

Experience engaging and invigorating coding lessons, gain proven differentiation strategies and transform your delivery of KS2 computer science in the classroom

Includes ready-made lesson plans to take back to school

 Miles Berry, Principal Lecturer in Computing Education, University of Roehampton

How do you effectively assess computing? Learn how to measure progress and map attainment onto the new curriculum in your school in light of the removal of levels

Phil Bagge, Computing Inspector/Advisor, CAS Regional Coordinator & Primary Computing Master Teacher

13:10 – 14:10

Lunch

Computing ‘Unplugged’ – Join Phil Bagge for practical hands-on methods for teaching computational thinking without the use of technology or expensive resources

Workshops 14:10 – 15:10

2A: Computing across the Curriculum

2B: Digital Literacy

Maximise computing time across the curriculum and learn how to embed it within all subjects including English and Maths

Jon Chippindall, Computing Leader, Crumpsall Lane Primary School

Embed digital literacy skills, raise pupil and parent e-safety awareness and safeguard against the latest online and social media dangers

Michelle Brayford, ICT coordinator, Brunswick House Primary School

15:10 – 15:30

Afternoon refreshments

Workshops 15:30 – 16:30

3A: Coding & Programming – KS1

3B: Staff Training

Experience engaging and invigorating coding lessons, gain proven differentiation strategies and transform your delivery of KS1 computer science in the classroom

Includes ready-made lesson plans to take back to school

Michelle Brayford, ICT coordinator, Brunswick House Primary School

Revive your staff training, develop a confidence boosting CPD training programme and cascade your knowledge across your school

Chris Mayoh, Education Technology Consultant

16:30

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