KS 2: Starting with Python 1 8 years ago with no comments in Creating + debugging programs, Intermediate The programme we are going to learn is Python. This wasn't named after the snake but after the TV comedy programme Monty Python's Flying Circus.
KS2 – Writing Programs – Multiple Comm 8 years ago with 1 comment in Creating + debugging programs, Intermediate Understanding the importance of giving the correct commands in the correct order in order for a program to run.
Writing Programs: Teaching Basics (Age 5+) 8 years ago with 1 comment in Beginners, Creating + debugging programs, Reviews, Uncategorised Lightbot Jr is a program that develops coding skills incrementally. Here we focus on Level 1 (Basics)
KS2 Debugging – Beginners’ Activities 8 years ago with no comments in Beginners, Creating + debugging programs Four differentiated activities that could be taught individually or in series depending on the age and ability of learners.
Dash +Dot (all ages) 8 years ago with no comments in Controlling things, Reviews We think these are some of the best robots around for 4-8 year olds and even older children love them.
KS2 Advanced: Coding Music with Sonic Pi 8 years ago with 1 comment in Advanced, Creating + debugging programs If you want to see a case study of a class doing this, click here.
MakeyMakey Quick Start 8 years ago with 1 comment in Beginners, Controlling things, Tutorials This straight forward tutorial from Sparkfun has everything you need to get started with MaKeyMaKey all on one handy web page.
MaKeyMaKey – What’s the point? 8 years ago with no comments in Beginners, Controlling things, Reviews This is a question I’ve been asked a few times by teachers. It’s lots of fun but what are the kids actually learning? Well for a start setting up the MaKeyMaKey is like setting up a ...
Daisy the Dinosaur 8 years ago with no comments in Beginners, Creating + debugging programs, Reviews Introducing younger children to using simple programming commands on a computer to make a cartoon dinosaur move and negotiate obstacles. Daisy the ...