Computing Hub Training

Our Computing Hub provides quality CPD for teachers in primary and secondary schools across Southend, Essex, Thurrock and 8 North-East London Boroughs. We are part of a network of National Centre for Computing Education (NCCE) Computing Hubs across the country.  The network is led by STEM Learning in conjunction with Raspberry Pi Foundation and BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT.

If you are looking for support with online or face to face training for next year, please get in touch.

Computing Hub Lead: David Struthers d.struthers@setsa.info

Computing Hub Project Officer: Sarah Beresford-Cole s.beresfordcole@setsa.info

 Website: https://www.setsa.info/1550/computing-hub-1

1) Representing Algorithms using Flowcharts & Pseudocode

Improve your knowledge of algorithms to the level appropriate for GCSE teaching. Become confident in using the key building blocks of sequence, selection and iteration, and learn to apply algorithmic thinking.

Audience: Secondary

13th January -  4-5pm, 18th January  4-4.45pm, 20th January 4-5.30pm

https://teachcomputing.org/courses/CP420/representing-algorithms-using-flowcharts-and-pseudocode-remote

2) Teaching and Leading Key Stage 2 Computing - Module 1 & Module 2

This course aims to deepen understanding of computer science, information technology and digital literacy.

Module 1: 18th & 25th January 2-3.30pm

Module 2: 22nd February & 1st March 2-3.30pm

Audience: Primary

https://teachcomputing.org/courses/CP452/teaching-and-leading-key-stage-2-computing-module-1 and https://teachcomputing.org/courses/CP453/teaching-and-leading-key-stage-2-computing-module-2

3) Python Programming Constructs: Sequencing, Selection & Iteration 

Learn how to write code to input, process and output data, and how to manipulate data stored in variables. Using the building blocks of sequence, selection and iteration you’ll begin to understand how programmes are constructed to perform a multitude of simple and more complex tasks.

19th January 4-5pm plus 2 further sessions

Audience: Secondary

https://teachcomputing.org/courses/CP423/python-programming-constructs-sequencing-selection-iteration

4) Higher Attainment in GCSE Computer Science - Meeting the Challenge of Exams

Explore how to improve attainment in GCSE Computer Science, look at how students should tackle exam questions and use key resources such as moderator reports, how retrieval and interleaving can be used and mapping progression from KS3 to KS4.

21st January  4-5pm plus 2 further sessions

Audience: Secondary

https://teachcomputing.org/courses/CP439/higher-attainment-in-gcse-computer-science-meeting-the-challenges-of-the-exams-remote

5) Primary Programming and Algorithms

Learn essential subject knowledge to become a skilled teacher of primary computing. Be prepared to teach algorithms and programming to all ages of children, helping them develop their understanding through effective pedagogy.

2nd February  4-5pm plus 2 further sessions

Audience: Primary

https://teachcomputing.org/courses/CP455/primary-programming-and-algorithms