Computing
ICT- Computing
“Creativity is allowing yourself to make mistakes. Art is knowing which ones to keep.” Scott Adams
Intent- Why do we teach Computing?
We teach a high-quality computing education to prepare our pupils to ‘use computational thinking and creativity to understand and change the world’
Teaching computing provides our children with a framework of Knowledge: The core of computing is computer science, in which pupils are taught the principles of information and computation, how digital systems work and how to put this knowledge to use through programming.
Teaching analytical and problem solving skills in computational terms: pupils are equipped to use information technology to create programs and systems, in a range of contents, in order to develop their ideas and make things happen.
Computing also ensures that pupils become digitally literate – able to use, and express themselves and develop their ideas through, information and communication technology – at a level suitable for the future workplace and as active participants in a digital world.
Computational thinking: It allows us to solve problems, design systems, and understand the power and limits of human and machine intelligence. It is a skill that empowers, and one that all pupils should be aware of and develop competence in. Pupils who can think computationally are better able to conceptualise, understand and use computer-based technology, and so are better prepared for today’s world and the future.
Implementation- What do we teach?
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Impact- Our expectations
As a result of content taught, Computer Scientists at Downsview are learning the following:
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Computer Science:
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Year 1
Year 2
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Years 3
Year 4
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Year 5 & 6
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Information Technology: |
Year 1
Year 2
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Year 3
Year 4
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Year 5 & 6
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