Crib sheet showing students how to create equally sized images in Adobe Photoshop CC for consistency. Includes activities on the second side.

Differentiated Python Variables lesson where students think of what data can be stored in a container - it then automatically writes the story in the PDF. Students then copy the code, run it and answer questions about it. Students could then extend the code. Includes lesson presentation (with Bloom’s taxonomy questions for the plenary)

Little activity that uses quite a few tools! Would be useful if students had some knowledge but not a requirement! It may be worth showing them the pen tool/pointing them to my YouTube channel if they find the sheet tricky! Includes supporting presentation with a starter actitivity (creating one quickly in Paint), quick explanation of bitmap and vector and then a preview of what they will make. Also includes the video which is available on YouTube. Created using version 21.

An activity where students create a database for Top Trumps cards and then a template in Microsoft Publisher The activity does not teach them how to use Microsoft Publisher YouTube video on my channel to compliment the sheet! Please note: Virtual printers vary and so settings may need to be adjusted to get the size cards you prefer

Part of a mini-range of visual aids to help students learn the graphics package The sheet has a small set of activities on the second sheet PDF format so could be shared electronically or printed if you want students to tick the boxes Useful for Key Stage 3 (particuarly for differentiation) and/or Creative iMedia R082/R094 This sheet covers how to set up a document and use guides

Brief explanation of how to write a question using selection or while loop Template to plan questions if needed Includes Python files Updated 15/02/22 to fix error

An editable overview of my 16 Unit 6 practice lessons. Once completed I set the assignment! Word format so you could reorganise into your own institutions scheme of work. Note: Does not include lesson resources, these are available separately!

Part of a series to prepare students for the BTEC IT Unit 3 Assignment B&C, based on the knowledge we’ve built up running the course This lesson aims to teach students how to create effective content, remind them about testing and give them some time to practice The lesson helps prepare students for P5 and M3 as well as help with D2 and D3 This lesson includes a presentation and a practical task to create posts (a selection of images provided) Please note: the lesson does not cover the setting up, customising and using specific social media platforms Not all parts of the resource are shown in previews

Part of a series of lessons to support the GCSE Computer Science unit “Ethical, legal, cultural and environmental impacts of digital technology” In this lesson the advances in computing are explored including delivery robots and distrubution centres Resource includes lesson presentation, starter sheet, summary exercises and exercises for students to complete All files are now editable

Exercises to get used to using for loops Aimed at students who may find Python tricky Part of the Python Practice Makes Perfect series where students practice by repetition Includes Python files

The is a basic webpage (index.html) for students to use as a guide to learn how to adapt the code to suit their needs. What the code means helps them to understand some of the aspects of it. There is also a Whole website with slightly more context as it has a footer and some more sample text. It is by not a step-by-step guide but could be a teaching aid.

Part of a series to prepare students for the BTEC IT Unit 3 Assignment B&C, based on the knowledge we’ve built up running the course This lesson teaches students how to prepare for the project with skills that can be used to evidence D3 This lesson include a presentation, a folder to compress and a partly completed Gantt chart Not all parts of the resource are shown in previews

A 24-page booklet containing activities to help students practice for the Unit 3, Assignment B&C Includes workbook with possible answers included Images included for a challenge task with the booklet Answers not included in the preview (as if would give away answers to our students!) Sorry, not all pages are shown in the preview

Final lesson in the four lesson series Students have a practical task to complete with advice on why to screenshot Editable resources include lesson presentation, image files and plenary handout

Set of tasks to help teach students Computer Science through Scratch, using PRIMM Based on Scratch 3 In this task students practice the ‘repeat until’ block Contains student sheet, and the solution to solve the MAKE section

A visual way to remind students keywords for GCSE Computer Science The template is slightly larger than A3 so it could be enlarged for a wall poster

A booklet of all the words students should be aware of for GCSE Computer Science including some notes for each word Colour coded to match our GCSE Computer Science Knowledge Map Some spare spaces to add additional words Also available without the notes, where students can fill in (on the computer/by hand) Not all pages shown in the preview

Video tutorials that cover a range of ‘advanced skills’ including: Quick Selection Magic Wand Rectangular Select Ellipse Select Lasso Tool Polygonal Lasso Tool Magnetic Lasso Tool Inverse Add To Selection Object Selection Tool Selecting & Moving Layers Adding & hiding layers Changing the opacity Non-Destructive Workflow Adjustment layers Merging Layers Retouching an image on another layer Layer Style Levels Curves Feathering Clone Stamp Tool Spot Healing Brush Tool Gradient Tool Gradient Map Gradient Text Stroke & Fill options Text on a shape Text on a path Text effects Shape Effects Burn Tool Dodge Tool Sponge Tool Mask (three videos) Blur tool Sharpen tool Smudge Tool Transformation Tool

Exercises to get used to selection Aimed at students who may find Python tricky Part of the Python Practice Makes Perfect series where students practice by repetition Includes Python files