Computing

Week 1

In Computing this term, we have been focusing on Computer Science as a whole school. Computer science teaches children design, logical reasoning, problem solving and resilience - all valuable well beyond the computer science classroom. Children in school will develop the ability to create and adapt new technologies, each year group learns new vocabulary and how that can be applied to a range of different software. We are so excited to update you each week as we progress through this process and we hope you enjoy hearing all about our learning in Computing this term.

EYFS -This week, in EYFS we have been exploring the Beebots and observing what happens when we press different buttons.

KS1 – In Year 1 and 2 we have been learning about what an algorithm is (a step by step guide to achieve an outcome using ordinary language), the children have been making jam sandwiches by following precise instructions given by their partner, this was trickier than you might think!

LKS2- Year 3 and 4 have been recapping what an algorithm and programme is. They have used the Beebots to create and obstacle course to create a detailed program in order for the Beebot to correctly manoeuvre the course.

UKS2 –In Year 5 and 6 they have revisited past computer science vocabulary and explored Scratch (programming software). They have learned how to change the background as well as learning how to create a basic program.

Week 2

In Computing this term, we have been focusing on Computer Science as a whole school.  Computer science teaches children design, logical reasoning, problem solving and resilience - all valuable well beyond the computer science classroom. Children in school will develop the ability to create and adapt new technologies, each year group learns new vocabulary and how that can be applied to a range of different software.  We are so excited to update you each week as we progress through this process and we hope you enjoy hearing all about our learning in Computing this term.

EYFS -This week, the children have been following simple algorithms using our bodies on giant Beebot grids.  Children pretended to be pirate Beebots and had to find a way to get to the different treasure.  An adult gave the instructions and then some of the children had a go!

KS1 – Years 1 and Y2 children have been continuing to learn what an algorithm is (a step-by-step guide to achieve an outcome using ordinary language), the children have been making Lego model patterns by following a simple algorithm set by a partner. 

LKS2- Yeas S3 and 4 have been using some amazing new hardware called Microbits which is a pocket-sized computer. It has an LED light display, buttons, sensors and many input/outputs features that you can program and physically interact with. Children have enjoyed exploring these for the first time this week and using simple programmes to create different shapes. 

 UKS2 –Years 5 and 6 have been learning what selection and conditionals are (where a decision must be made for a program or algorithm to carry on. They have been using selection or conditionals in Scratch to create quizzes for each other.

 

Week 3

In Computing this term, we have been focusing on Computer Science as a whole school.  Computer science teaches children design, logical reasoning, problem solving and resilience - all valuable well beyond the computer science classroom. Children in school will develop the ability to create and adapt new technologies, each year group learns new vocabulary and how that can be applied to a range of different software.  We are so excited to update you each week as we progress through this process and we hope you enjoy hearing all about our learning in Computing this term.

EYFS -This week, in EYFS we have been using the iPads to complete simple programs. They have been making the bee move in different directions to get to different points on the screen.  When it went off the screen they discussed why that had happened and what they need to do to stop it happening again.

KS1 – In Year 1 and 2, they have continued to explore an algorithm.  This week they created their own Beebot mats linked to their topic and had to plan and create a simple program to make the Beebot travel to the different parts of their mats. 

LKS2- Year 3 and 4 have been looking at the term repeat and how to put that into their programs, they have repeats when using the Microbits to make their programs shorter when programming the Microbits to function in different ways.

UKS2 – In Year 5 and 6 they have really enjoyed using the Microbits, they created programs using selectionals to make the Microbits do either a happy or sad face depending on what you input in the programming stage. Their programming skills are really starting to develop!

Week 4

In Computing this term, we have been focusing on Computer Science as a whole school.  Computer science teaches children design, logical reasoning, problem solving and resilience - all valuable well beyond the computer science classroom. Children in school will develop the ability to create and adapt new technologies, each year group learns new vocabulary and how that can be applied to a range of different software.  In our final week of term we have been consolidating all those skills we have learnt and been using them in different contexts.

EYFS -This week, the children have been using the iPads to complete simple programs. They have challenged themselves to complete more complicated grids and given the bee more than one instruction at a time.  This was quite tricky and they are going to keep developing this skill.

KS1 – In Year 1 and 2, they continue to explore an algorithm.  This week they created their own Beebot mats linked to their topic and then had a go at transferring their skills to the computer and see if they could create a simple programme to make the bee move along the different paths.  

LKS2- Year 3 and 4 continue to look at the term repeat and how to put that into their programs, they have used the skills they used when programming the Microbits and transferred these to Scratch to create simple repeated movements of their sprites. 

UKS2 –In Year 5 and 6 they have also continued with their work on selectional and conditionals and have continued to develop and edit their quizzes for younger children, they are excited to share these with another class.

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