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Events
Choose from our free 1 hour CPD below. Suitable for teachers from any school, all sessions run from 4-5pm and are offered by our expert team of ambassadors. Sessions cover fundamental and advanced aspects of computing education, while looking to help you understand how applying meaningful contexts to teaching can be transformative.
Thu, 19 Sept19 Sept 2024, 16:00 – 17:00 BSTOnline19 Sept 2024, 16:00 – 17:00 BSTOnlineTeaching 'if' statements in programming is essential for building logical thinking skills and problem-solving abilities. The concept introduces students to conditional logic, enabling them to make decisions in their code based on specific conditions. Led by Michael Jones.
07 Oct 2024, 16:00 – 17:00 BSTOnlineElan is the first new programming language designed specifically for teaching in British schools since BBC Basic in 1981. The language and resources are all free. Though radical in some respects, you will find it surprisingly familiar in many others. Led by Richard Pawson.
08 Oct 2024, 16:00 – 17:00 BSTOnlineUnravel the mysteries of graphs and delve into the world of route-finding algorithms with our Dijkstra / A* CPD event. This session is crafted for A Level Computer Science educators seeking an engaging introduction to these fundamental concepts. Led by Johnny Palmer
Thu, 17 Oct17 Oct 2024, 16:00 – 17:00 BSTOnline17 Oct 2024, 16:00 – 17:00 BSTOnlineNo, not a demonstration of Chinese nouvelle cuisine! Rather, through the example of writing the familiar video game Snake from scratch - Richard Pawson will work through the same problem in each of the programming paradigms taught at A-level. Led by Richard Pawson.
17 Oct 2024, 16:00 – 17:00 BSTOnlineUtilising 'Teachable Machine' to delve into the world of machine learning provides an engaging and accessible introduction to the field, particularly suitable for Key Stage 4 students. This educational approach allows students to grasp fundamental AI concepts. Led by Michael Jones.
22 Oct 2024, 16:00 – 17:00 BSTOnlineDeepen your understanding of binary and its crucial role in computing. This session builds on the basics introduced earlier, with more complex programming exercises that will solidify your grasp of how binary operations drive the core functionality of digital systems. Led By Tina Fountain.
Thu, 07 Nov07 Nov 2024, 16:00 – 17:00 GMTOnline07 Nov 2024, 16:00 – 17:00 GMTOnlineThis course equips educators with skills to use free digital tools for formative and summative assessments. By integrating these tools, teachers can streamline administrative tasks and focus on analysing data to inform instruction and personalise learning. Led by Sarah Taylor.
Mon, 11 Nov11 Nov 2024, 16:00 – 17:00 GMTOnline11 Nov 2024, 16:00 – 17:00 GMTOnlineElan is the first new programming language designed specifically for teaching in British schools since BBC Basic in 1981. The language and resources are all free. Though radical in some respects, you will find it surprisingly familiar in many others. Led by Richard Pawson.
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