I started out as a science teacher and made the transition to teaching ICT and Computer Science, which I have now been doing for over 20 years. I have also worked with primary school teachers to support their delivery of the national curriculum in computing.
Edulito is a UK based educational publishing company that provides learning resources for school-aged children. All of the available resources have been tested in UK schools.
I started out as a science teacher and made the transition to teaching ICT and Computer Science, which I have now been doing for over 20 years. I have also worked with primary school teachers to support their delivery of the national curriculum in computing.
Edulito is a UK based educational publishing company that provides learning resources for school-aged children. All of the available resources have been tested in UK schools.
These adaptable PowerPoint Presentations (836 Slides) cover all aspects of the specification in relation to OCR GCSE Computer Science J277 (from 2020).
Component 1 - Computer Systems
Component 2 - Computational thinking, algorithms and programming.
It includes:
Teaching PowerPoint Presentations (including checkpoint questions and answers) 800+Slides
Student PowerPoint Presentations (Including checkpoint questions, but omits the
answers)
A Complete Guide to Python Programming (including student activities)
Content Covered:
1.1 Systems architecture
1.2 Memory and storage
1.3 Computer networks, connections and protocols
1.4 Network security
1.5 Systems software
1.6 Ethical, legal, cultural and environmental impacts of digital technology
2.1 Algorithms
2.2 Programming fundamentals
2.3 Producing robust programs
2.4 Boolean logic
2.5 Programming languages and Integrated Development Environments
These adaptable PowerPoint Presentations (750 Slides) provide complete coverage of all aspects of the specification in relation to Edexcel GCSE Computer Science 1CP2 (from 2020) - Topics 1 to 6.
It includes:
Teaching PowerPoints (including checkpoint questions and answers) - 750+ slides
Student PowerPoints (Including checkpoint questions, but omits the answers)
A Complete Guide to Python Programming (including student activities)
The resources cover:
Topic 1: Computational thinking – understanding of what algorithms are, what they are used for and how they work; ability to follow, amend and write algorithms; ability to construct truth tables.
Topic 2: Data – understanding of binary, data representation, data storage and compression.
Topic 3: Computers – understanding of hardware and software components of computer systems and characteristics of programming languages.
Topic 4: Networks – understanding of computer networks and network security.
Topic 5: Issues and impact – awareness of emerging trends in computing technologies, and the impact of computing on individuals, society and the environment, including ethical, legal and ownership issues.
Topic 6: Problem solving with programming
These adaptable PowerPoint Presentations (169 Slides) cover all aspects of the specification in relation to Edexcel GCSE Computer Science 1CP2 (from 2020) topic 3.
It includes:
Teaching PowerPoints (including checkpoint questions and answers)
Student PowerPoints (Including checkpoint questions, but omits the answers)
Content Covered:
· understand why computers are connected in a network
· understand different types of networks (LAN, WAN)
· understand how the internet is structured (IP addressing, routers)
· understand how the characteristics of wired and wireless connectivity impact on performance (speed, range, throughput, bandwidth)
· understand that network speeds are measured in bits per second (kilobit, megabit, gigabit) and be able to construct expressions involving file size, transmission rate and time
· understand the role of and need for protocols (Ethernet, Wi-Fi, TCP/IP, HTTP, HTTPS, FTP and email (POP3, SMTP, IMAP))
· understand how the 4-layer (application, transport, network, data link) TCP/IP model handles data transmission over a network
· understand characteristics of network topologies (bus, star, mesh)
· understand the importance of network security, ways of identifying network vulnerabilities (penetration testing, ethical hacking) and methods of protecting networks (access control, physical security, firewalls)
Professor Cody Teaches Kids to Code using Scratch 3.0 – Lesson 6 – Using Arrays (Lists)
This lesson introduces the concept of Arrays using Scratch Lists. Students have the opportunity of developing programs that use arrays to make a birthday present list. They also get to make a memory game, where they have to memorise a series of items in a list. Finally, they use an array to create a high scorer list in a game. Students also have to complete a series of challenges at the end of each activity.
These adaptable PowerPoint Presentations (107 Slides) cover all aspects of the specification in relation to Edexcel GCSE Computer Science 1CP2 (from 2020) topic 2.
It includes a:
Teaching PowerPoint Presentations (includes checkpoint questions and answers)
Student PowerPoint Presentations (Includes checkpoint questions, but omits the answers)
Content Covered:
· understand that computers use binary to represent data (numbers, text, sound, graphics) and program instructions and be able to determine the maximum number of states that can be represented by a binary pattern of a given length
· understand how computers represent and manipulate unsigned integers and two’s complement signed integers
· be able to convert between denary and 8-bit binary numbers (0 – 255, -127 – 128)
· be able to add together two positive binary patterns and apply logical and arithmetic binary shifts
· understand the concept of overflow in relation to the number of bits available to store a value
· understand why hexadecimal notation is used and be able to convert between hexadecimal and binary
· understand how computers encode characters using 7-bit ASCII
· understand how bitmap images are represented in binary (pixels, resolution, colour depth)
· understand how analogue sound is represented in binary (amplitude, sample rate, bit depth, sample interval)
· understand the limitations of binary representation of data (sampling frequency, resolution) when constrained by the number of available bits
· understand that data storage is measured in binary multiples (bit, nibble, byte, kibibyte, mebibyte, gibibyte, tebibyte) and be able to construct expressions to calculate file sizes and data capacity requirements
· understand the need for data compression and methods of compressing data (lossless, lossy)
Professor Cody Teaches Kids to Code using Scratch 3.0 – Lesson 2 – Using Variables
This lesson introduces the concept of variables and students have the opportunity of using text variables and number variables and completing a series of challenges.
Professor Cody Teaches Kids to Code using Scratch 3.0 – Lesson 3 – Using Selection
This lesson introduces the concept of selection and students have the opportunity of developing programs that use If and If then Else block structures. They will learn how to make a multi-answer quiz and create a Crack the Code game. Students also have to complete a series of challenges at the end of each activity.
These adaptable PowerPoint Presentations (23 Slides) cover all aspects of the specification in relation to AQA GCSE Computer Science 8525 (from 2020) component 3.7.
It includes:
Teaching PowerPoint Presentations (includes checkpoint questions and answers) - 23 slides
Student PowerPoint Presentations (Includes checkpoint questions, but omits the answers)
Content Covered:
Explain the concept of a database.
Explain the concept of a relational database.
Understand the following database concepts:
• table
• record
• field
• primary key
• foreign key.
Understand that the use of a relational database facilitates the elimination of data inconsistency and data redundancy.
Be able to use SQL to retrieve data from a relational database, using the commands:
• SELECT
• FROM
• WHERE
• ORDER BY…ASC | DESC
Be able to use SQL to insert data into a relational database using the commands.
INSERT INTO table_name (column1, column 2 …)
VALUES (value1, value2 …)
Be able to use SQL to edit and delete data in a database using the commands.
UPDATE table name
SET column1 = value1, column2 = value2 …
WHERE condition
DELETE FROM table_name WHERE condition
Professor Cody Teaches Kids to Code using Scratch 3.0 – Lesson 4 – Using Iteration (Repetition)
This lesson introduces the concept of Iteration (Repetition) and students have the opportunity of developing programs that repeat loops as well as forever loops. They will learn how to make programs more efficient by creating shapes using a repeat loop and will then move on to create a scary game using repeats and forever loops. Students also have to complete a series of challenges at the end of each activity.
Professor Cody Teaches Kids to Code using Scratch 3.0 – Lesson 5 – Using Procedures & Functions
This lesson introduces the concept of Procedures and Functions using My Blocks.
Students have the opportunity of developing programs that use procedures to spray a car in a car factory as well as procedures used to build a house. They will also have the opportunity to create a function that returns a value to the main program. Students also have to complete a series of challenges at the end of each activity.
These adaptable Teacher PowerPoint Presentations (479 Slides) cover all aspects of the specification in relation to OCR GCSE Computer Science J277 (from 2020) Component 1 - Computer Systems.
It includes:
Teaching PowerPoint Presentations (including checkpoint questions and answers)
Student PowerPoint Presentations (Including checkpoint questions, but omits the answers)
Content Covered:
1.1 Systems architecture
1.2 Memory and storage
1.3Computer networks, connections and protocols
1.4 Network security
1.5 Systems software
1.6 Ethical, legal, cultural and environmental impacts of digital technology
Professor Cody Teaches Kids to Code using Scratch 3.0 – Lesson 1 – What is Coding?
This lesson is about algorithms and how they are used to produce computer programs.
Students will learn about the use of sequences of instructions and why it is important that these instructions are given in the correct order. They will create a dance computer program, add music and watch their very own choreographed dance!
This resource has been produced to teach children from 8 – 14 years of age about programming concepts by creating fun activities using the visual programming language Scratch 3.0. The activities and challenges have been designed to provide a stimulating, engaging and effective way of improving students’ knowledge of core programming concepts. Students also have to complete a series of challenges at the end of each activity.
Each Lesson includes:
A student worksheet including activities and challenges.
A teacher PowerPoint for use in class or online.
A complete video tutorial.
Scratch templates to get your students started.
Professor Cody Teaches Kids to Code using Scratch 3.0 – Lesson 1 – What is Coding?
This lesson is about algorithms and how they are used to produce computer programs.
Students will learn about the use of sequences of instructions and why it is important that these instructions are given in the correct order. They will create a dance computer program, add music and watch their very own choreographed dance! Lesson 1 comes with a complete video tutorial that will both engage and motivate.
Professor Cody Teaches Kids to Code using Scratch 3.0 – Lesson 2 – Using Variables
This lesson introduces the concept of variables and students have the opportunity of using text variables and number variables and completing a series of challenges.
Professor Cody Teaches Kids to Code using Scratch 3.0 – Lesson 3 – Using Selection
This lesson introduces the concept of selection and students have the opportunity of developing programs that use If and If then Else block structures. They will learn how to make a multi-answer quiz and create a Crack the Code game.
Professor Cody Teaches Kids to Code using Scratch 3.0 – Lesson 4 – Using Iteration (Repetition)
This lesson introduces the concept of Iteration (Repetition) and students have the opportunity of developing programs that repeat loops as well as forever loops. They will learn how to make programs more efficient by creating shapes using a repeat loop and will then move on to create a scary game using repeats and forever loops.
Professor Cody Teaches Kids to Code using Scratch 3.0 – Lesson 5 – Using Procedures & Functions
This lesson introduces the concept of Procedures and Functions using My Blocks.
Students have the opportunity of developing programs that use procedures to spray a car in a car factory as well as procedures used to build a house. They will also have the opportunity to create a function that returns a value to the main program.
Professor Cody Teaches Kids to Code using Scratch 3.0 – Lesson 6 – Using Arrays (Lists)
This lesson introduces the concept of Arrays using Scratch Lists. Students have the opportunity of developing programs that use arrays to make a birthday present list. They also get to make a memory game, where they have to memorise a series of items in a list. Finally, they use an array to create a high scorer list in a game.
These adaptable PowerPoint Presentations (788 Slides) provide complete coverage of all aspects of the specification in relation to AQA GCSE Computer Science 8525 (from 2020) - Unit 3.1 to 3.8.
It includes:
Teaching PowerPoints (including checkpoint questions and answers)
Student PowerPoints (Including checkpoint questions, but omits the answers)
A Complete Guide to Python Programming (Includes student activities)
What does the teacher pack cover?
• 3.1 Fundamentals of algorithms
• 3.2 Programming
• 3.3 Fundamentals of data representation
• 3.4 Computer systems
• 3.5 Fundamentals of computer networks
• 3.6 Cyber security
• 3.7 Relational databases and structured query language (SQL)
• 3.8 Ethical, legal and environmental impacts of digital technology on wider society, including
issues of privacy
These 6 video tutorials can be used as standalone teaching resources or can be used in conjunction with the Prof Cody Teaches Kids to Code using Scratch Lesson 1 - 6 teaching resources or the Professor Cody Teaches Kids to Code using Scratch book.
Each video, teaches kids about the key concepts of programming, in a fun and engaging way.
Each tutorial also includes a range of fun, game-making challenges.
Here is a list of the videos that are ready for you to download:
Video Tutorial 1 - What is Coding (6 Minutes)
Video Tutorial 2 - Using Variables (6 Minutes)
Video Tutorial 3 - Using Selection (8 Minutes)
Video Tutorial 4 - Using Iteration (Repetition) (7 minutes)
Video Tutorial 5 - Using Procedures and Functions (11 minutes)
Video Tutorial 6 - Using Arrays (Lists) (13 minutes)
The videos are also available to stream via YouTube
Lesson 1 – What is Coding?
This lesson is about algorithms and how they are used to produce computer programs.
Students will learn about the use of sequences of instructions and why it is important that these instructions are given in the correct order. They will create a dance computer program, add music and watch their very own choreographed dance!
Professor Cody Teaches Kids to Code using Scratch 3.0 – Lesson 2 – Using Variables
This lesson introduces the concept of variables and students have the opportunity of using text variables and number variables and completing a series of challenges.
Professor Cody Teaches Kids to Code using Scratch 3.0 – Lesson 3 – Using Selection
This lesson introduces the concept of selection and students have the opportunity of developing programs that use If and If then Else block structures. They will learn how to make a multi-answer quiz and create a Crack the Code game.
Professor Cody Teaches Kids to Code using Scratch 3.0 – Lesson 4 – Using Iteration (Repetition)
This lesson introduces the concept of Iteration (Repetition) and students have the opportunity of developing programs that repeat loops as well as forever loops. They will learn how to make programs more efficient by creating shapes using a repeat loop and will then move on to create a scary game using repeats and forever loops.
Professor Cody Teaches Kids to Code using Scratch 3.0 – Lesson 5 – Using Procedures & Functions
This lesson introduces the concept of Procedures and Functions using My Blocks.
Students have the opportunity of developing programs that use procedures to spray a car in a car factory as well as procedures used to build a house. They will also have the opportunity to create a function that returns a value to the main program.
Professor Cody Teaches Kids to Code using Scratch 3.0 – Lesson 6 – Using Arrays (Lists)
This lesson introduces the concept of Arrays using Scratch Lists. Students have the opportunity of developing programs that use arrays to make a birthday present list. They also get to make a memory game, where they have to memorise a series of items in a list. Finally, they use an array to create a high scorer list in a game.
This pack consists of 34 editable homework/classwork activities that can be used to support your delivery of the course. In addition, the homework bundle also contains a suggested mark scheme for each activity.
Unit 3.1
· Decomposition and Abstraction
· Flowcharts and High-Level Languages
· Sorting Data
· Sorting & Searching Programs
Unit 3.2
· Selection
· Iteration
· Arrays (Lists)
· Functions
· Improving Programs
· Testing
Unit 3.3
· Data Capacity
· Conversions
· Compression
Unit 3.4
· Components of a CPU
· CPU Performance
· Embedded Systems
· Operating Systems
· Utility Software
· Boolean Logic and Truth Tables
· Logic Gates
· Programming Languages
Unit 3.5
· LANs and WANs
· Wired & Wireless Networks
· Star & Bus Topology
· Network Protocols
· The Concept of Layers
Unit 3.6
· Malware
· Cyber Threats
· Network Vulnerabilities
Unit 3.7
· Relational Databases
· Relational Databases and SQL
Unit 3.8
· The Impact of Technology
· The Digital Divide
· Impact of New Technology
