KS2 Relay race coding
Put the children into teams, in lines, as you would for a relay race. Some distance in front of each team (depends on the space available and the age of the children.) place laminated cards with ...
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KS2: Loops and how they work
A loop is a sequence of instruction that is repeated for a specified number of times or until a particular outcome is reached.
KS1/FP: Finding out about procedures
In a computer program there are often sections of the program that we want to re-use or repeat. Chunks of instructions can be given a name - they are called functions and procedures.
Best apps for teaching programming
Big thanks to teacher Melissa Taylor for her review of her favourite coding apps. We tried them all out and think she is spot on with her comments. We have added ours in italics!
KS2: Installing Python on Windows
This particular installation is for Windows 8. If you are running an older version, search in YouTube and make sure you put the version you are using in the search.
KS 2: Starting with Python 1
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 Advanced: Coding Music with Sonic Pi
If you want to see a case study of a class doing this, click here.