Secondary Computing

Whether you are new to teaching GCSE or want to enhance your subject knowledge, we will have a course to support your CPD journey. The Computer Accelerator Programme is a professional development programme that gives you autonomy over your learning and will help you increase your confidence to teach up to GCSE Computer Science as well as being fully funded by the DFE.

All the courses below are delivered remotely via Adobe Connect. Full guidance will be given prior to the course start date on how to access the system. The courses all cost £35.00 to attend.  Please contact teachcomputing@odysseyts.org for further information. 

Representing algorithms using flowcharts and pseudocode

An understanding of algorithms is vital for success in GCSE computer science. Students need to know how algorithms are designed to solve a problem, and how these designs are represented to other humans.

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. See what’s expected for GCSE examinations by different awarding bodies, and understand how to construct or trace pseudocode and flowchart representations of algorithms.

Dates:

Course 1 

Monday 9th November (19:00-20:00)

Thursday 12th November (19:00-20:00) 

Wednesday 18th November (19:00-20:00)

To book this course click here – https://www.stem.org.uk/cpd/479551/representing-algorithms-using-flowcharts-and-pseudocode-remote

Course 2

Monday 30th November (17:00-18:00)

Friday 4th December (17:00-18:00)

Wednesday 9th December (17:00-18:00)

To book this course click here – https://www.stem.org.uk/cpd/479557/representing-algorithms-using-flowcharts-and-pseudocode-remote

Course 3

Monday 11th January (19:00-20:00)

Thursday 14th January (19:00-20:00)

Monday 18th January (19:00-20:00)

To book this course click here – https://www.stem.org.uk/cpd/479552/representing-algorithms-using-flowcharts-and-pseudocode-remote

Key Stage 3 Computing for the Non-Specialist Teacher

Computing is a national curriculum foundation subject and a vital aspect of a broad and balanced curriculum for all learners. If you are new, moving towards or an existing teacher of Key Stage 3 computing then this course will allow you to explore the subject knowledge required to confidently teach the Key Stage 3 programme of study. The sessions within this course are designed to give you the subject knowledge around key topics such as algorithms, data representation, hardware and programming, whilst also exploring useful and engaging strategies for delivering this content in the classroom.

Dates:

Course 1 

Monday 9th November (16:00-17:00)

Tuesday 17th November (16:00-17:00)

Monday 23rd November (16:00-17:00)

Monday 30th November (16:00-17:00)

To book this course click here –
https://www.stem.org.uk/cpd/477753/key-stage-3-computing-non-specialist-teacher-remote

Fundamentals of Computer Networks

Computer networks exist all around us. During the course, you will demystify the hardware and network topologies used for data transfer between computers and help you make topic learning relevant and engaging to students.

Learn how computers of all shapes and sizes are connected physically, or wirelessly, and how this arrangement affects how data is shared. Switches, routers and other network components will be fully explained, helping you understand how data is moved around in packets.

Dates:

Course 1 

Tuesday 8th December (17:00-18:00)

Thursday 10th December (17:00-18:00) 

Tuesday 15th December (17:00-18:00)

Thursday 17th December (17:00-18:00)

4 Synchronous and 2 asynchronous activities

To book this course click here –
https://www.stem.org.uk/cpd/482514/fundamentals-computer-networks-remote

The Internet and Cyber Security

The internet has transformed modern life bringing rich capability to networked computers. Find out how the internet works and how it has produced many new threats, resulting in the rapidly growing cybersecurity industry. You’ll also develop your knowledge of computer security including measures to guard against a range of threats, both technical and behavioural. Learn about vulnerabilities – where they come from, how they are exploited, and what can be done about them; knowledge which helps inform your students and make them safer online citizens.

Dates:

Course 1

Monday 23rd November (19:00-20:00)

Thursday 26th November (19:00-20:00)

Wednesday 2nd December (19:00-20:00)

Monday 7th December (19:00-20:00)

4 Synchronous and 2 asynchronous activities

To book this course click here –
https://www.stem.org.uk/cpd/482362/internet-and-cyber-security-remote

Course 2

Monday 1st February (19:00-20:00)

Thursday 4th February (19:00-20:00)

Monday 8th February (19:00-20:00)

Wednesday 10th February (19:00-20:00)

4 Synchronous and 2 asynchronous activities

To book this course click here –
https://www.stem.org.uk/cpd/482364/internet-and-cyber-security-remote

An Introduction to Computer Systems, Networking and Security in GCSE Computer Science

Take your first steps towards teaching GCSE computer science and establish a foundational knowledge of concepts, terminology and classroom practice. Find out how the components of computer systems interlink and how these can then be connected together to form a network.

Learn about the different components of computer hardware, including devices not instantly recognisable as computers. The key components for input, processing, storage and output will be covered, and you’ll learn about the binary data that flows around and between computers. Whether in your home or school, computing devices are increasingly networked

Dates:

Course 1

Tuesday 12th January (17:00-18:00)

Thursday 14th January (17:00-18:00)

Tuesday 19th January (17:00-18:00)

3 Synchronous and 2 asynchronous activities

To book this course click here –
https://www.stem.org.uk/cpd/482560/introduction-computer-systems-networking-and-security-gcse-computer-science-remote

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