ep404 session 10 physical computing
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EP404 Session 10 Physical ComputingTRANSCRIPT
PHYSICALCOMPUTING
COMPUTATIONAL THINKING AND PROGRAMMING
• Programming within the National Curriculum at KS1/KS2
• An introduction to programmable toys
• iPads and Programming
• Makey Makey
• Assignment
Session Overview
CO
MPU
TIN
G - K
S1/K
S2
Aims
The national curriculum for computing aims to ensure that all pupils:
can understand and apply the fundamental principles and concepts of computer science, including abstraction, logic, algorithms and data representation
can analyse problems in computational terms, and have repeated practical experience of writing computer programs in order to solve such problems
can evaluate and apply information technology, including new or unfamiliar technologies, analytically to solve problems
are responsible, competent, confident and creative users of information and communication technology.
CO
MPU
TIN
G - K
S1/K
S2
Key stage 1
Pupils should be taught to:
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.
CO
MPU
TIN
G - K
S1/K
S2
Key stage 2
Pupils should be taught to:
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.
An introduction to logical thinking, algorithms and decomposing via floor robots
EARLY PROGRAMMING
Computing Unplugged
An introduction to programmable toys
PLAYING WITH BEEBOTS
List the aspects of learning which you think using these could support
Language and communication- speaking, listening Reading – early sequencing, prediction, re-telling,Social – taking turns, listening to othersMaths- numbers, estimation, distance, turn, positioningKnowledge of the world and people- Katie MoragTechnology- sequencing, turn on and off, responding to instructions, batteries, prediction
An introduction to programmable toysRoamer
“Roamer-Too is the latest version of the popular Roamer robot (now called Classic Roamer). It combines the latest robotic technology with the science of learning to create an exciting and dynamic educational tool that can help your students understand complex ideas across a wide range of age groups and subjects.” Valiant Technology
An introduction to programmable toysActivities
- Using a roamer, create an equilateral triangle - Knock down a tower of bricks- Navigate a maze - Shall we dance? Synchronous dancing robots.
Tip: Procedures are great for this.
IPADS AND PROGRAMMING
MAKEY MAKEY
An invention kit that allows you to embed computing into physical objects
SUBMITTING YOUR SCRATCH PROJECT
1. Share your project on Scratch
2. Download the word doc called ‘submission form’ from the tab ‘Assignment (Scratch) submission point’. Complete the form by entering your name and the URL link to your Scratch project. Submit this doc through the Turn-It-In (TII) point for your group.
3. Complete the Google doc linked to from the above word doc by pasting the URL link to your Scratch project
You can expect to received feedback via TII on Monday 10th of February.
Due Monday 13th of January no later than 4pm