IBM Summer School : Teaching Primary Computing (3 days)

20/06/2018 in IBM, Warwick Enquire about Course

Duration: 3 DAYS

Time: 09:00 - 16:00

0 places available

Price: £100

Address: Birmingham Road, Warwick, CV34 5AH

Lunch will be provided

Course description

Teachers IBM “Summer School” 2018 @IBM Warwick For computing subject leaders and teachers of KS1/2

The 3 day course will run on 20th June, 21st June and 17th October 2018.

This hugely popular three day event is designed to equip those with responsiblity for teaching or leading the computing curriculum in their primary schools with the knowledge, skills and confidence to do so successfully.

In this exciting, immersive and highly practical event, the delivery will be shared between IBM professional, teachers, LA advisers and external experts.

In this unique 3 day, immersive, practical event the delivery will be shared between IBM professionals, teachers, LA advisers and external experts.

The program will explore the principles of computational thinking, digital literacy, online safety and information systems within real world contexts, including IBMs commercial and social programmes. All those taking part in the summer school will be offered an IBM mentor to provide ongoing support. Join us - it's going to be great.

Learning outcomes

• Explore effective ways to support colleagues in teaching computing - enabling you to support your colleagues whether as a teacher or a subject leader.
• Achieve a better understanding of the computing programmes of study.
• Develop imaginative and creative ways to embed computing into the curriculum - it is not just programming!
• Know Ofsteds focus when inspecting the curriculum
• Awareness of developments in Online Safety - and how we can work in a proactive way with pupils to develop their awareness
• Learn about emerging computer technologies
• Get hands on and have fun with technology and be inspired
• Access IBM mentors shold you wish who will offer ongoing support
• Network with other teachers and share ideas and good practice