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Computer Science teacher 20 years in school, college and University. Range of resources for all levels.

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Computer Science teacher 20 years in school, college and University. Range of resources for all levels.
2.Using Tinkercad: Creating a Parking sensor for the Arduino and using For loops
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2.Using Tinkercad: Creating a Parking sensor for the Arduino and using For loops

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Resource shows how to build a circuit with leds, distance sensor and a buzzer using a breadboard and how to program using Arduino. Explains how distance ultrasound is used to measure distances in introduces a sequence of if statements to create a reverse parking sensor which uses sequence of lights and alternating tones from a buzzer to simulate a parking sensor using Tinkercad. Introduces for loops to control brightness of an led and changing the tone of a buzzer. Explains how Square waves can be used to output analogue data. Used for year 9 to make coding more engaging in preparation for choosing Computer Science at GCSE.
1.Using Tinkercad : Create and program with Arduino - Traffic Light  and Knight Rider strobe
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1.Using Tinkercad : Create and program with Arduino - Traffic Light and Knight Rider strobe

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A tutorial ( part 1 &2) showing how to use Tikercad to create circuits and program with the Arduino Microcontroller. A fun introduction to programming can be used for Year 8 to 11 learners. Used to practise circuit bulding and programming before building their own circuits using leds, breadboard and Arduino connected via usb to their computer. Used with Year 9 to introduce electronics and programming. Lesson 1 : Controlling an led Lesson 2 : Creating a Traffic Light Simulation. Lesson 3 : Creating a strobe light effect - Knight Rider car Tinkercad is great simulation program , students learn quickly and then are much more confident at to being able to take the exported code and build their own circuits. Makes it much easier to manage a class of 25 Year 9s all doing practical.
Html coding :  getting started with online editor to make a web page
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Html coding : getting started with online editor to make a web page

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An introduction for Year 8 students showing them how to get started with creating websites using html. Allowing them to experiment with an easy to use online editor which helps students investigate html, css and other languages in an easy to use online editor. Good introduction before students use a text editor like Notepad or Dreamweaver.
Lossless and Lossy  compression : making an Emoji
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Lossless and Lossy compression : making an Emoji

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Activity to create a Disney emoji bitmap image in excel to consider file size in terms of number of pixels, number of colours ; bit depth and looks at how to use a compression technique to reduce fiel size. Includes an exam question on lossy and lossless compression.
Styling Websites :  Introduction to CSS (internal and external ) and how its used in websites.
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Styling Websites : Introduction to CSS (internal and external ) and how its used in websites.

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An introduction to how css can be used internal css to change style in a single webpages to external css to apply to whole websites. Simple explanation with source code and a style switcher - A CV page to show -off tech skills containing a clock animation created using flash actionscript and an iPhone with scrollable screen and interactive buttons using Javascript to allow users to switch styles to plain print view styled page. Shows why Cascading Style sheets are so important. Another example to show how websites can allow users to switch between large and small text. Excellent visual way to explain why websites must allow the user to customise websites in terms of colours, size of text, background images etc, or risk discriminating / isolating users using Cascading Stylesheets. Can be used for all levels.
Binary Search in Python a Simple practical explanation
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Binary Search in Python a Simple practical explanation

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This resource includes a python program with a commentary and guide that shows exactly the steps a Binary search. GCSE computer science students often find it difficult to understand Searching algorithms. So I have written as basic a program to help explain how it works with full details of how each line of the algorithm works.Includes trace table and code allowing each variable value to be printed as each line is executed.
Creating basic web pages using html styled with CSS
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Creating basic web pages using html styled with CSS

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A worksheet that guides students to create a web page using html containing headings, images, backgrounds formatted using (css) Cascading Style Sheets. Contains extension tasks and all images and code to create the page. Suitable for Year 8 and upwards. Each addition of code is colour coded to make it easier to follow each insertion and gradually develop and create a more complex web page
Year 8 Html and css revision
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Year 8 Html and css revision

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A resource that test basic understanding of html and css.Includes a missing word activity as an introduction and then students interpret html and css to work out the page that would be displayed. Suitable for Year 8 revision lesson. Students use Microsoft Word to type in answers.
Researching Tech Entrepreneurs : Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, James Dyson, Richard Branson
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Researching Tech Entrepreneurs : Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, James Dyson, Richard Branson

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Learners use images and quotes on 4 Tech entrepreneurs to develop their own report using Word or PowerPoint. Task has been designed for learners to work independently. Includes PowerPoint presentation with animation, which summarises Elon Mush, Jeff Bezos, Richard Branson and James Dyson’s achievements with lots of fun and interesting videos. Activities will last over a double lesson and can be used in a Technology or Science Lesson. Includes animated gifs too. Include a crossword creating using Microsoft Excel as a summary.
Photoshop techniques : Prof headings Headings , air brushing techniques etc.
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Photoshop techniques : Prof headings Headings , air brushing techniques etc.

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Very detailed step by step instructions guiding the learner through a range of text and image manipulation tools and techniques in Photoshop. Lesson 1 : Creating Headings Lesson 2 : Creating Professional Headings Lesson 3 : Air-brushing techniques Lesson 4 : Self -esteem Activity Lesson 5 : Face - swapping All images, Photoshop files provided
Introduction to Memory RAM and Cache : how data is processed
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Introduction to Memory RAM and Cache : how data is processed

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A range of activities aimed at beginner level : A Summary of how data from instructions from software on the hard drive is moved via data buses to RAM to cache memory in the CPU. Analogy used in a builder building a wall - how bricks / data moved efficiently 1.Data flow Building Wall.docx How computers work basic Animation in powerpoint ( summarises the above in animated form - showing users what happens when someone does a simple calculation in excel. 2.How computers work basic Animation.ppt A missing word activity summarising the above 3.Processing data Introduction.docx A crossword in Exel testing key terms studied. 4.Computers Work Crossword.xls Answers included
Properties of Sound : Sampling rate, bit depth, file size,  MP3 format
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Properties of Sound : Sampling rate, bit depth, file size, MP3 format

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A number of worksheet activities : 1.Investigating MP3 Compression: where learners chose different compression rates on a wav file to investigate fiel sizes and qualities using Audacity ( free sound editing software). 2.Sound and how to store it : introduces sound in terms of frequency and amplitude and how stored digitally. 3.Sound Revision Quiz : some basic understanding of sound properties are tested, bit depth, sampling rate and file size in bits and bytes 4.Sound in Binary : A research quiz to explain the basic key words / principals of storing sounds 5.Sampling Sound: A worksheet where learners can sample a wave to learn about sample rate, bit depth, denary value, binary values stored and file size in bits and bytes All answers provided to lessons are provided.
Python : Loops, arrays, functions and procedures using Trinket
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Python : Loops, arrays, functions and procedures using Trinket

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Set of 14 lessons created to introduce why loops ( for and while) are used in programming by drawing a range of different shapes. Text handling including 1 D and 2D arrays. Procedures and functions are investigated by drawing shapes and controlling electronics in Tinkercad. Includes all program solutions - Python source files. Includes lots of exam questions to test understaning (with answers) Created for Computer Science GCSE Course Lesson 1 - Intro to Python with Trinket - Drawing Lesson 2 - Python with Trinket - For Loops know that loops are also known as iterations know what a for loop, why it is use and how it is used be able to create basic shapes with and without For Loops create more complex shapes and be able to use colour for outline and fill Lesson 3 - Python with Trinket - While Loops know what a while loop is , why it is use and how it is used be able to create basic shapes with and without while Loops create more complex shapes and be able to use colour for outline and fill Lesson 4 - Python Drawing Shapes with Loops Summary be able to investigate geometrical shapes and fractals create own fractals by testing and upgrading other fractal programs. Lesson 5 - Working with Text part 1 be able to input, store and output text characters know what a constructs are – sequence, iteration and decisions be able to use constructs to communicate with the user Lesson 6 - Working with Text part 2 know what programming constructs are be able to confidently use selections - if else and if elif else statements solve a range of complex problems Lesson 7 - Working with Loops know what a while loop is be able to use them in a range of different programs Lesson 8 - Working with Random Functions Lesson 9 - Summary Lesson 10 - Arrays 1 D Lesson 11 - Arrays 2 D know why 2 D arrays are used be able to create, and process data from 2 D arrays know what a nested for loop is and understand how it is used to read data in a 2D array Lesson 12 - Procedures and Functions - part 1 be able to create a simple calculator program identify ways to improve it know what a procedure is and be able to use them in own programs know what a function is and be able to use them in own programs Lesson 12 - Procedures and Functions - part 2 Lesson 13 Modular Programming Summary be able to build and program basic circuits in Tinkercad be able to create a program to control an led be able to use a flash procedure to control the number of times an led flashes Know the difference between procedures and functions and complete missing word activity
Polymorphism and Inheritance  in Python- Shape animation
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Polymorphism and Inheritance in Python- Shape animation

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This is a difficult subject often briefly covered by having classes share some variables. These resources will help students understand the advantages of using classes with lots of practical activities. I use this activity with Btec level 3 students - Unit 15 Object Oriented Programming. and Foundation Degree Students, The resource Consists of a number of programs written in Python.