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High-impact computer science resources that are based on sound educational psychological theories to help all pupils reach their full potential. I’m an experienced teacher/HoD and professionally create computing and computer science teaching resources through my company Nichola Wilkin Ltd. All these resources have been exclusively created by me. I’m an author who has written for both BBC Bitesize and Cambridge University Press. Quality teaching resources you can trust!

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High-impact computer science resources that are based on sound educational psychological theories to help all pupils reach their full potential. I’m an experienced teacher/HoD and professionally create computing and computer science teaching resources through my company Nichola Wilkin Ltd. All these resources have been exclusively created by me. I’m an author who has written for both BBC Bitesize and Cambridge University Press. Quality teaching resources you can trust!
Data Representation Knowledge Organiser
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Data Representation Knowledge Organiser

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This visually appealing knowledge organiser is a quick summary to recap binary representation. It can help pupils revise for end of unit tests or GCSE computer science exams by including small straightforward facts that can be learnt in minutes. A powerful revision aid that your students will love. What are you waiting for? Grab your copy now and together we can boost your pupil’s confidence in understanding data representation. WHAT IS INCLUDED? This PDF knowledge organiser includes the important facts and a separate PDF document includes revision tips and an exam style question including a possible answer. HOW CAN I USE IT? This resource makes an ideal homework task, can be used as part of a lesson or given to pupils to help them with their revision. WHAT DOES IT COVER? This knowledge organiser includes easy to digest facts on the following topics: Data units Converting denary whole number to binary Add binary numbers Use binary shifts Convert binary into hexadecimal numbers The use of check digits Representing characters Character sets Representing images in pixels Metadata Colour depth Resolution Calculating the size of an image Sound sampling Sample size Bit rate Lossy and lossless compression . Get your copy of this fantastic knowledge organiser now. You’ll wonder how you ever managed without it. FREE BONUS PRODUCT INCLUDED As a special thank you for purchasing this product I am pleased to be able to also include a surprise FREE bonus gift. This gift is one of our complete resources which we will usually charge full price for but is yours absolutely free when you purchase this product. Just our little way of saying thank you to our valued customers. I hope you enjoy it and get use out of it, with my compliments. Click here to see my other computer science knowledge organisers
Digital Footprint Classroom Display
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Digital Footprint Classroom Display

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Here are all the parts needed to create an attractive display in your computer room to help explain to your students about their digital footprint. Buy the display set now and instantly brighten your computer room. HOW CAN YOU USE THIS DISPLAY? This display works well when positioned: on a display board in your computer room in the corridor or above your whiteboard. . PREPARING THE DISPLAY You have colour and black and white versions. Print only the relevant pages you need for your computer room display. Some pages may require more than one copy (i.e. the footprints to make a walking pattern). It is best to print the pages in colour, if you can, but I have included a black and white version too to help you save on printing costs. If you are printing in black and white you may wish to print them onto coloured paper to add a bit of interest in your classroom. I suggest printing the pages on card or laminating each page before cutting out the sections to give a more professional finish. Carefully cut out the sections and add them to your display space (making sure the letters are the right way up and in the correct order). I’ve include a suggested layout to give you an idea of how you can display these sections in your computer room however you may want to display it slightly differently to fit the space you have. What are you waiting for? Download this ready to use display pack now and get printing. They are sure to brighten your classroom. FREE BONUS PRODUCT INCLUDED As a special thank you for purchasing this product I am pleased to be able to also include a surprise FREE bonus gift. This gift is one of our complete resources which we will usually charge full price for but is yours absolutely free when you purchase this product. Just our little way of saying thank you to our valued customers. I hope you enjoy it and get use out of it, with my compliments.
Computer Room Rules Posters
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Computer Room Rules Posters

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Here is a set of posters you can display in your classroom to remind students of the computer room behaviour expectations and rules. An instant bright and cheerful classroom display that is both attractive and useful. It also doesn’t hurt for other teachers to be reminded of the rules when they are using the computer lab! Buy them now and instantly brighten your computer room. WHAT IS INCLUDED? This pack of posters includes 25 attractive posters provided in both full colour and black and white to help you save on printing costs. . One eye-catching poster is provided per page. Simply pick the rules you want to display, print them out and they are ready to go on your walls immediately. HOW CAN YOU USE THESE POSTERS? For instant impact, display the posters in a group somewhere noticeable. Use them as a prompt to talk to your class about rules at the start of the school year, or for whenever they need a quick reminder of the computer room expectations. Alternatively, you can position the posters individually around the room in the most appropriate locations i.e. you can put the poster “Do Not Print Without Permission” near the printer, or the reminder to log off near the clock (which they may glance at as the lesson nears its end). Of course, it is your classroom with its own unique layout so feel free to position them as you feel would have the most impact. To help keep the behaviour rules fresh in the pupils’ minds, it is worth considering moving the posters occasionally as this will help pupils (and other teachers) notice them again. PREPARING THE POSTERS You can easily print out the individual posters you want as we have created one poster per page. You can use as many pages or as few as you like. I recommend picking 4 or 5 of the most important from all those available. More than that tends to get too confusing for the pupils. You have a choice of colour pages or you have exactly the same posters in black and white. If you are printing in black and white, please consider printing on coloured paper to add a little more interest. Laminating the posters will give a more professional finish and help prolong the life of your posters. There are some very similar posters to cater for American and UK phrasing and spelling. Use the most appropriate for your classroom. What are you waiting for? Download this ready to use pack of posters now and get printing. They are sure to brighten your classroom along with helping students know your expectations. FREE BONUS PRODUCT INCLUDED As a special thank you for purchasing this product I am pleased to be able to also include a surprise FREE bonus gift. This gift is one of our complete resources which we will usually charge full price for but is yours absolutely free when you purchase this product. Just our little way of saying thank you to our valued customers. I hope you enjoy it and get use out of it, with my compliments.
Computer Room Display Lettering
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Computer Room Display Lettering

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Here is a set of computer room lettering you can use to instantly brighten up your classroom and add an identify to the classroom. Great for displays in both the classroom and in corridors or hallways. Buy the lettering pack now and instantly brighten your computer room. HOW CAN YOU USE THESE LETTERS? These letters work well when positioned: above a display board, on your door way, in the corridor or above your whiteboard. . PREPARING THE LETTERS Decide what you want your message to say. The letters have been grouped together to make this easier and require the least printing pages possible. The letters spell out the following: ICT COMPUTING COMPUTER SCIENCE There is even a page which includes the & symbol and the letters AND There are also a couple of images, showing a laptop and a desktop computer . Print only the relevant pages for the message you want displayed for example “ICT & COMPUTING”. It is best to print them in colour, if you can, but I have included a black and white version too. If you are printing in black and white you may wish to print them onto coloured paper to add a bit of interest in your classroom. I suggest printing the lettering on card or laminating each page before cutting out the letters to give a more professional finish. Carefully cut out the letters and add them to your display space (making sure the letters are the right way up and in the correct order). I’ve include a couple of suggested layouts to give you some ideas. What are you waiting for? Download this ready to use pack of computer room lettering now and get printing. They are sure to brighten your classroom. FREE BONUS PRODUCT INCLUDED As a special thank you for purchasing this product I am pleased to be able to also include a surprise FREE bonus gift. This gift is one of our complete resources which we will usually charge full price for but is yours absolutely free when you purchase this product. Just our little way of saying thank you to our valued customers. I hope you enjoy it and get use out of it, with my compliments.
Computer Systems Worksheets
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Computer Systems Worksheets

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Here are 6 ready to use computer systems worksheets you can immediately use with your class with absolutely no preparation necessary. They can be printed out or completed on-screen as they comprise of PDF files with editable areas for students to enter their answers. You can even assign these worksheets as learning tasks using a VLE for students working at home. You even have a separate copy of each handout that contains the answers, making these a brilliant easy to use addition to your teacher toolkit. HOW CAN I USE THEM? These worksheets are ideal for An easy grab-and-go classroom activity, homework tasks and cover worksheets. . These engaging worksheets are perfect for computer science teachers, non-specialists and new teachers. WHAT IS INCLUDED? The 6 PDF worksheets included: Input, Process, Storage, Output – An easy worksheet where students need to write their understanding about each term. A great starter activity o find out your students’ current understanding before starting the a computer systems unit. Hardware and Software – This simple worksheet asks students to explain the difference between hardware and software and identify hardware and software from the listed items. This is perfect for a starter or a plenary to recap what they have learnt. Inside the Computer – This asks students to write how different pieces of hardware are used inside a typical computer system. Great as a homework task. Von Neumann Architecture – Students describe what the different registers and parts of a CPU do, including the program counter, accumulator, arithmetic/logic unit and control unit. Great as a homework or to assess their understanding of the parts of the CPU. System Architecture Crossword – Students complete a crossword by using the clues given to them. A nice way of assessing their understanding of key phrases. Perfect for a homework task or plenary. Fetch, Decode, Execute – Students read the description of the processes and tick if they take part in the fetch, decode or execute sections of the processing life cycle. Great as a plenary activity. Don’t forget the answers to each worksheet are included meaning you can use the answers yourself or give them to students for self-marking. These 6 worksheets will quickly become an essential tool in your teacher toolkit. They are a great way to break up the lesson, reinforce the learning and check your pupils’ understanding of computer systems. What are you waiting for? Buy them now and use them straight away to enhance your lessons whilst saving yourself hours of preparation.
Cyber Security Worksheets
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Cyber Security Worksheets

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Here are 5 ready to use cyber security worksheets you can immediately use with your class with absolutely no preparation necessary. They can be printed out or completed on-screen as they comprise of PDF files with editable areas for students to enter their answers. You can even assign these worksheets as learning tasks using a VLE for students working at home. You even have a separate copy of each handout that contains the answers, making these a brilliant easy to use addition to your teacher toolkit. HOW CAN I USE THEM? These worksheets are ideal for An easy grab-and-go classroom activity, homework tasks and cover worksheets. . These engaging worksheets are perfect for computer science teachers, non-specialists and new teachers. WHAT IS INCLUDED? The 5 PDF worksheets included: Types of Attack – An easy worksheet where students are given a number of statements and need to decide on the type of attack it is. They then need to research a suitable news story about a cyber-attack and write it in their own words. A great starter worksheet when first introducing cyber security. Types of Attack – This 2-page worksheet includes another match the description activity and a writing activity about the motivation behind a cyber-attack. This is perfect for a starter or a plenary to recap what they have learnt. Malware – This activity gets your students thinking about how a cyber-attack will affect them personally. It also asks them to identify different malware from the descriptions given. Reducing Risks – Students need to explain how they can reduce the risks of the 5 different danger scenarios given to them. Great as a homework task. System Security Crossword – Students complete a crossword by using the clues given to them. A nice way of assessing their understanding of key phrases. Don’t forget the answers to each worksheet are included meaning you can use the answers yourself or give them to students for self-marking. These 5 worksheets will quickly become an essential tool in your teacher toolkit. They are a great way to break up the lesson, reinforce the learning and check your pupils’ understanding of cyber security. What are you waiting for? Buy them now and use them straight away to enhance your lessons whilst saving yourself hours of preparation. FREE BONUS PRODUCT INCLUDED As a special thank you for purchasing this product I am pleased to be able to also include a surprise FREE bonus gift. This gift is one of our complete resources which we will usually charge full price for but is yours absolutely free when you purchase this product. Just our little way of saying thank you to our valued customers. I hope you enjoy it and get use out of it, with my compliments. Have you seen our Cybersecurity Escape Room interactive challenge. Check it out here.
Inside a Computer Worksheets
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Inside a Computer Worksheets

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Here are 8 ready to use worksheets to help students recap how a computer works and the hardware that is commonly found inside a computer. You can immediately use these worksheets with your class, with absolutely no preparation necessary. You even have a separate copy of each handout that contains the answers, making these a brilliant easy to use addition to your teacher toolkit. These worksheets can be printed out or completed on-screen as they comprise of PDF files with editable areas for students to enter their answers. You can even assign these worksheets as learning tasks using a VLE for students working at home. HOW CAN I USE THEM? These worksheets are ideal for An easy grab-and-go classroom activity, homework tasks and cover worksheets. These engaging worksheets are perfect for computer science teachers, non-specialists and new teachers. WHAT IS INCLUDED? The 8 PDF worksheets included: Building a computer – This worksheet asks pupils to perform some internet research to find out the price and descriptions of common pieces of hardware. It also includes an extension activity for pupils to research Doug Engelbart. How does a computer work – Students label a diagram of the Von Neumann computer model based on the description given. Input and Output – an ideal homework activity where pupils identify common input and output devices found in their home. Inside a computer crossword – You have two versions of this crossword which uses picture clues rather than written clues. One version even includes the words they will need which can help lower ability pupils with the spelling of key words. Inside a computer – Pupils write descriptions of common hardware found inside computers including power supply, motherboard, fan, hard drive, expansion cards, ROM, RAM, CPU and heat sink. A great assessment activity. Inside devices – a nice quick activity demonstrating how different devices will have the same technology inside. Pupils need to identify the file storage, motherboard and power supply/battery in a laptop and a desktop computer. Memory and Storage – Pupils answer questions non the differences between ROM and RAM and a magnetic hard drive and a SSD. Don’t forget the answers to each worksheet are included meaning you can use the answers yourself or give them to students for self-marking. These 8 worksheets will quickly become an essential tool in your teacher toolkit. Looking for more worksheets? Click here to see my other ready to use classroom worksheets for computer science. They are a great way to break up the lesson, reinforce the learning and check your pupils’ understanding of memory and storage. What are you waiting for? Buy them now and use them straight away to enhance your lessons whilst saving yourself hours of preparation.
Hexadecimal Worksheets
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Hexadecimal Worksheets

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Here are 4 ready to use hexadecimal worksheets you can immediately use with your class with absolutely no preparation necessary. They can be printed out or completed on-screen as they comprise of PDF files with editable areas for students to enter their answers. You can even assign these worksheets as learning tasks using a VLE for students working at home. You even have a separate copy of each handout that contains the answers, making these a brilliant easy to use addition to your teacher toolkit. HOW CAN I USE THEM? These worksheets are ideal for An easy grab-and-go classroom activity, homework tasks and cover worksheets. . These engaging worksheets are perfect for computer science teachers, non-specialists and new teachers. WHAT IS INCLUDED? The 4 PDF worksheets included: Hexadecimal Conversion With Table – An easy worksheet where students are given a complete binary, denary, hex converted table which they use to look up the answers. An ideal low-level worksheet used as an introduction to the topic. Hexadecimal Complete The Table – A useful worksheet where students are given an incomplete binary, denary, hex conversion table that is not in order and then need to fill in the missing data for each row. Great as a summative assessment task to show they can convert between the three different number bases. Hexadecimal Words – A fun worksheet where students need to complete, denary, hex converted table which they use decode hidden words using the letters A to F. An ideal starter or plenary task. Hexadecimal Binary Drawings – A fun alternative where pupils decode the hex into binary and then use that to create black and white bitmap images. A nice alternative activity to reinforce hex to binary conversion. Don’t forget the answers to each worksheet are included meaning you can use the answers yourself or give them to students for self-marking. These 4 worksheets will quickly become an essential tool in your teacher toolkit. They are a great way to break up the lesson, reinforce the learning and check your pupils’ understanding of converting between binary, denary and hexadecimal number bases. What are you waiting for? Buy them now and use them straight away to enhance your lessons whilst saving yourself hours of preparation. FREE BONUS PRODUCT INCLUDED As a special thank you for purchasing this product I am pleased to be able to also include a surprise FREE bonus gift. This gift is one of our complete resources which we will usually charge full price for but is yours absolutely free when you purchase this product. Just our little way of saying thank you to our valued customers. I hope you enjoy it and get use out of it, with my compliments.
Network Hardware Lesson
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Network Hardware Lesson

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How can you teach your students about network hardware, in an engaging way? The key is to break up the theory into small manageable chunks and reinforce each section with a variety of activities. And that is exactly what this lesson does. Why spend hours making your own resources when it is all done for you? Download this lesson today and save yourself all that preparation. WHAT IS INCLUDED? Suitable for GCSE Computer Science pupils following either OCR GCSE Computer Science (J277) or AQA GCSE Computer Science (8520) syllabuses. This lesson includes: an attractive dyslexia friendly PowerPoint presentation, differentiated lesson objectives, 2 videos to change focus and break up the lesson, loads of individual and group tasks and questions, 2 printable ready to use worksheets for classwork, 3 differentiated exam style questions which can be used either in the plenary or set for a homework task, a comprehensive 3-page teacher’s lesson plan including ALL THE ANSWERS. . WHAT DOES IT COVER? With virtually no preparation (apart from photocopying the worksheets and taboo cards) you will be ready to teach about your classes about: Transmission media (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, coper cables and fibre optic cables) Routers Switches Hubs Network Interface Cards (NIC) Wireless Access Points Bridges Wi-Fi channels . Please note: network topologies and protocols are not covered in this lesson as that is covered in a separate lesson. DURATION: 1 lesson FREE BONUS PRODUCT INCLUDED As a special thank you for purchasing this product I am pleased to be able to also include a surprise FREE bonus gift. This gift is one of our complete resources which we will usually charge full price for but is yours absolutely free when you purchase this product. Just our little way of saying thank you to our valued customers. I hope you enjoy it and get use out of it, with my compliments. Check out these other great lesson by Nichola Wilkin (nwilkin): What is the internet? Network Topologies
Memory and Storage Knowledge Organiser
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Memory and Storage Knowledge Organiser

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This visually appealing knowledge organiser is a quick summary to recap memory and storage. It can help pupils revise for end of unit tests or GCSE computer science exams by including small straightforward facts that can be learnt in minutes. A powerful revision aid that your students will love. What are you waiting for? Grab your copy now and together we can boost your pupil’s confidence in understanding of memory and storage. WHAT IS INCLUDED? This PDF knowledge organiser includes the important facts and a separate PDF document includes revision tips and an exam style question including a possible answer. HOW CAN I USE IT? This resource makes an ideal homework task, can be used as part of a lesson or given to pupils to help them with their revision. WHAT DOES IT COVER? This knowledge organiser includes easy to digest facts on the following topics: Read Only Memory (ROM) Random Access Memory (RAM) Virtual Memory Flash Memory Secondary Storage Optical Storage Magnetic Storage Solid State Storage . Get your copy of this fantastic knowledge organiser now. You’ll wonder how you ever managed without it. FREE BONUS PRODUCT INCLUDED As a special thank you for purchasing this product I am pleased to be able to also include a surprise FREE bonus gift. This gift is one of our complete resources which we will usually charge full price for but is yours absolutely free when you purchase this product. Just our little way of saying thank you to our valued customers. I hope you enjoy it and get use out of it, with my compliments. Click here to see my other computer science knowledge organisers
Media – Vector Images Worksheets
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Media – Vector Images Worksheets

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Supercharge your teaching with these irresistible worksheets that ignite a passion for vector graphics! Designed to compliment your current scheme of work, these 6 stunning, no-prep worksheets enhance learning and spark critical thinking. Several worksheets are on-screen friendly meaning no printing costs, just an exciting twist in the classroom! FOR WHOM? Tailored for year 8 pupils who are learning about creating vector graphics and suitable for experienced computing teachers and non-specialist teachers. These worksheets have been developed to compliment your existing scheme of work, break up the lessons and can promote deeper thinking into the subject matter along with giving your students vital extra practice. WHAT’S INSIDE? Uncover magic with these 6 comprehensive PDF worksheets: Draw from Shapes Mouse – Students are given a simple image of a mouse that they are asked to analyse. Using the skills they have previously learnt they identify the elements that make up the image and then have a go at creating it themselves. Draw from Shapes Rocket – Similar to the previous worksheet but this involves slightly more advanced skills and is suitable for higher ability students. Combining shapes – A simple instructional worksheet pupils follow to draw a penguin. Drawing Lines – A simple instructional worksheet pupils follow to draw a fish which is useful to consolidate and embed the skills they have previously been taught. Planning your image – an attractive worksheet to help pupils plan their image they will be creating for their final project. Evaluating your project – A useful worksheet that helps pupils look at their image critically. Break monotony, energise your lessons and reinforce learning with these versatile worksheets. Ideal for time-strapped teachers seeking engaging, hassle-free activities. Transform teaching and instil skills required to create imaginative vector images. Perfect for ready-to-use alternatives to compliment your current scheme of work, these captivating worksheets are available now! Grab your copy now and embark on an exhilarating teaching journey! FREE BONUS PRODUCT INCLUDED As a special thank you for purchasing this product I am pleased to be able to also include a surprise FREE bonus gift. This gift is one of our complete resources which we will usually charge full price for but is yours absolutely free when you purchase this product. Just our little way of saying thank you to our valued customers. I hope you enjoy it and get use out of it, with my compliments.
Memory and Storage Worksheets
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Memory and Storage Worksheets

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Here are 6 ready to use memory and storage worksheets you can immediately use with your class, with absolutely no preparation necessary. You even have a separate copy of each handout that contains the answers, making these a brilliant easy to use addition to your teacher toolkit. These worksheets can be printed out or completed on-screen as they comprise of PDF files with editable areas for students to enter their answers. You can even assign these worksheets as learning tasks using a VLE for students working at home. HOW CAN I USE THEM? These worksheets are ideal for An easy grab-and-go classroom activity, homework tasks and cover worksheets. . These engaging worksheets are perfect for computer science teachers, non-specialists and new teachers. WHAT IS INCLUDED? The 12 PDF worksheets included: ROM and RAM – This worksheet asks pupils to describe the differences between Rom and RAM and then tick is statements are true or false. A great in-class activity or homework task. Types of Memory – Students show their understanding of memory, secondary storage, virtual memory and disk thrashing. Great to use to assess your student’s understanding. Storage Device Comparison – Students need to do some research and answer several questions of difference secondary storage devices. A lovely homework or plenary task. Secondary Storage Media – A 2-page worksheet comparing magnetic, optical and solid-state secondary storage devices. A great assessment activity. Pick The Correct Media – A lovely activity where pupils pick the correct device for the given scenarios and then explain their choices. A lovely plenary or in-class activity Data Units crossword – A quick activity, idea to use as a starter where students name the correct data unit from the given clues. Don’t forget the answers to each worksheet are included meaning you can use the answers yourself or give them to students for self-marking. These 6 worksheets will quickly become an essential tool in your teacher toolkit. They are a great way to break up the lesson, reinforce the learning and check your pupils’ understanding of memory and storage. What are you waiting for? Buy them now and use them straight away to enhance your lessons whilst saving yourself hours of preparation. FREE BONUS PRODUCT INCLUDED As a special thank you for purchasing this product I am pleased to be able to also include a surprise FREE bonus gift. This gift is one of our complete resources which we will usually charge full price for but is yours absolutely free when you purchase this product. Just our little way of saying thank you to our valued customers. I hope you enjoy it and get use out of it, with my compliments.
Introduction to Python Programming Worksheets and Escape Room
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Introduction to Python Programming Worksheets and Escape Room

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Supercharge your teaching with these irresistible worksheets that ignite a passion for Python Programming! Designed to complement the Teach Computing Year 8 “Introduction to Python Programming” scheme of work, these 5 stunning, no-prep worksheets enhance learning and spark critical thinking. Several worksheets are on-screen friendly meaning no printing costs, just an exciting twist in the classroom! FOR WHOM? Tailored for year 8 pupils who are following the “Introduction to Python Programming” scheme of work these ready to use worksheets are suitable for experienced computing teachers and non-specialist teachers. These worksheets have been developed to compliment your existing scheme of work, break up the lessons and can promote deeper thinking into the subject matter along with giving your students vital extra programming practice. WHAT’S INSIDE? Uncover magic with these 5 comprehensive PDF worksheets, all of which are accompanied by a separate PDF which includes the answers: First Steps – 4 Python programming challenges to reinforce the use of the print command. 2 of the activities give the pupils the chance to practise identifying and correcting syntax errors. Crunching numbers – This worksheet includes 6 Python programming challenges which use +, -, *, /, // and % mathematical operators. This includes one challenge to identify and correct a syntax error. If – This worksheet includes 3 Python challenges which require pupils to use the IF, else statements, one of which is displayed as a flow diagram to help pupils envision the logic in an alternative way, deepening their understanding from just written challenges. Elif – Includes 4 Python challenges using if, elif, else statements. 1 includes an error they need to identify and correct, and another includes a flow diagram to deepen their understanding. While – This final worksheet includes 3 Python programming challenges that use the while function, one of which includes a flow diagram to follow. Break monotony, energise your lessons and reinforce learning with these versatile and attractive worksheets giving your pupils vital extra programming practice, necessary to really embed the skills taught in the scheme of work. Ideal for time-strapped teachers seeking engaging, hassle-free activities. Transform teaching and instil skills required to create simple Python programs. Perfect for ready-to-use alternatives to compliment your current scheme of work, these captivating worksheets are available now! Grab your copy now and embark on an exhilarating teaching journey! #tcer&ws
Network Protocols TCP/IP Lesson
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Network Protocols TCP/IP Lesson

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The TCP/IP 4-layer model is an important part of the computer science curriculum your pupils must understand. It often comes up in the exam in one form or another so your students need to fully grasp it. This lesson completely covers both the OCR GCSE Computer Science (J277) and AQA GCSE Computer Science (8520) specifications helping your students learn the TCP/IP 4 layer model. Why waste your precious time slaving over creating your own lesson when it has all been done for you for the price of a coffee in Starbucks? Grab this ready to use, no prep lesson now to save time and take control of your workload. What does it cover? This lesson teaches pupils about: IP addresses MAC addresses Packet Switching TCP/IP 4-layer model The HTTP protocol The HTTPS protocol The FTP protocol The POP protocol The IMAP protocol The SMTP protocol The Ethernet protocol . What is included? You’ll get… An attractive dyslexia friendly PowerPoint presentation that includes differentiated lesson objectives, a video and lots of tasks and questions. 3 differentiated exam style questions A comprehensive 3-page teacher’s lesson plan including all the answers. . Are you really going to spend a couple of hours of your time creating something similar when you can spend that time doing something far more fun and interesting? Grab your copy of this network protocols TCP/IP complete lesson now and take control of your workload. FREE BONUS PRODUCT INCLUDED As a special thank you for purchasing this product I am pleased to be able to also include a surprise FREE bonus gift. This gift is one of our complete resources which we will usually charge full price for but is yours absolutely free when you purchase this product. Just our little way of saying thank you to our valued customers. I hope you enjoy it and get use out of it, with my compliments. Check out these other useful lesson resources from Nichola Wilkin (nwilkin): What is the internet? Network Topologies Wireless Networks
Algorithms Worksheets
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Algorithms Worksheets

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Here are 12 ready to use algorithms worksheets you can immediately use with your class, with absolutely no preparation necessary. You even have a separate copy of each handout that contains the answers, making these a brilliant easy to use addition to your teacher toolkit. Most of the worksheets can be printed out or completed on-screen as they comprise of PDF files with editable areas for students to enter their answers. HOW CAN I USE THEM? These worksheets are ideal for An easy grab-and-go classroom activity, homework tasks and cover worksheets. . WHAT IS INCLUDED? The 12 PDF worksheets included: Human and Computer Tasks – Brilliant as a introduction to algorithms. Students decide which of the tasks are most suitable for a human or a computer/robotic system which form a basis of a class discussion. Flow diagrams – Students explain what the shapes of the flow diagram are used for. They also read a flow diagram and demonstrate their understanding by giving the outputs for a variety of inputs. A lovely homework task or plenary. Pseudocode – Students are given sample pseudocode using a If…else statement. They explain what the algorithm will do and then write their own pseudocode for another scenario. Great to check current understanding, as a plenary or for a homework task. Pseudocode – Similar to worksheet 3 based on if…else if… else pseudocode. Pseudocode – Similar to worksheet 3 based on while loop pseudocode. Pseudocode – Similar to worksheet 3 based on for loop pseudocode. Pseudocode – Similar to worksheet 3 based on using a list with pseudocode. Pseudocode – Students examine a flow diagram and write the pseudocode to match the flow diagram. A nice in-class activity to reinforce learning. Flow diagram – Students are given pseudocode for a while loop and they need to draw a flow diagram to match the algorithm. A Lovely starter or plenary activity to check understanding. Pseudocode and flow diagram – A great 2-page worksheet. Students are given details for an algorithm they need to create based on a hotel costing system. They need to write the pseudocode and then draw the flow diagram for the algorithm. Pseudocode and flow diagram - Similar to worksheet 10 based on an addition quiz algorithm. Pseudocode and flow diagram - Similar to worksheet 10 based on a list algorithm. Worksheets 9 to 12 are designed to be printed and filled in by hand due to the drawing elements involved. Don’t forget the answers to each worksheet are included meaning you can use the answers yourself or give them to students for self-marking. What are you waiting for? Buy them now and use them straight away to enhance your lessons whilst saving yourself hours of preparation. You may also be interested in my Computational Thinking Worksheets which you can buy from here.
Network Types Lesson
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Network Types Lesson

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How can you teach your students about the different types of computer networks, in an engaging way? The key is to break up the theory into small manageable chunks and reinforce each section with a variety of activities. And that is exactly what this computer science lesson does. Why spend hours making your own resources when it is all done for you? Download this computing lesson about the different types of computer networks today and save yourself all that preparation. WHAT IS INCLUDED? This lesson includes: an attractive dyslexia friendly PowerPoint presentation, differentiated lesson objectives, a video to change focus and break up the lesson, loads of individual and group tasks and questions, printable ready to use worksheets for classwork, 3 differentiated exam style questions which can be used either in the plenary or set for a homework task, a comprehensive teacher’s lesson plan including ALL THE ANSWERS. . WHAT DOES IT COVER? Suitable for GCSE Computer Science pupils following either OCR GCSE Computer Science (J277) or AQA GCSE Computer Science (8520) syllabuses. This lesson helps you to teach your class about: LAN, WAN and PAN Wired and wireless network Client-server and peer-to-peer (P2P) networks Factors that affect the performance of networks . Please note: network topologies and protocols are not covered in this lesson as that is covered in a separate lesson you can download here. DURATION: 1 lesson Download this ready to use lesson now and take back control of your workload. FREE BONUS PRODUCT INCLUDED As a special thank you for purchasing this product I am pleased to be able to also include a surprise FREE bonus gift. This gift is one of our complete resources which we will usually charge full price for but is yours absolutely free when you purchase this product. Just our little way of saying thank you to our valued customers. I hope you enjoy it and get use out of it, with my compliments. Click here to see some more computer science lessons
Network Topologies Knowledge Organiser
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Network Topologies Knowledge Organiser

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This visually appealing knowledge organiser is a quick summary to recap network topologies, protocols and layers. It can help pupils revise for end of unit tests or GCSE computer science exams by including small straightforward facts that can be learnt in minutes. A powerful revision aid that your students will love. What are you waiting for? Grab your copy now and together we can boost your pupil’s confidence in understanding of network topologies, protocols and layers. WHAT IS INCLUDED? This PDF knowledge organiser includes the important facts and a separate PDF document includes revision tips and an exam style question including a possible answer. HOW CAN I USE IT? This resource makes an ideal homework task, can be used as part of a lesson or given to pupils to help them with their revision. WHAT DOES IT COVER? This knowledge organiser includes easy to digest facts on the following topics: Star and mesh network topologies WiFi frequency and channels Encryption Ethernet IP addressing and MAC addressing TCP/IP, HTTP, HTTPS, FTP, POP, IMAP and SMTP protocols The concept of the 4-layer TCP/IP protocol layers Packet switching . Get your copy of this fantastic knowledge organiser now. You’ll wonder how you ever managed without it. FREE BONUS PRODUCT INCLUDED As a special thank you for purchasing this product I am pleased to be able to also include a surprise FREE bonus gift. This gift is one of our complete resources which we will usually charge full price for but is yours absolutely free when you purchase this product. Just our little way of saying thank you to our valued customers. I hope you enjoy it and get use out of it, with my compliments. Click here to see my other computer science knowledge organisers
Networks Worksheets
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Networks Worksheets

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Here are 6 ready to use network worksheets you can immediately use with your class with absolutely no preparation necessary. They can be printed out or completed on-screen as they comprise of PDF files with editable areas for students to enter their answers. You can even assign these worksheets as learning tasks using a VLE for students working at home. You even have a separate copy of each handout that contains the answers, making these a brilliant easy to use addition to your teacher toolkit. HOW CAN I USE THEM? These worksheets are ideal for An easy grab-and-go classroom activity, homework tasks and cover worksheets. . These engaging worksheets are perfect for computer science teachers, non-specialists and new teachers. WHAT IS INCLUDED? The 6 PDF worksheets included: Advantages and Disadvantages of Networks – An easy worksheet where students are given a number of statements and need to decide if it is an advantage of disadvantage of using a computer network. A great starter worksheet when first introducing networks. LAN and WAN Fill in The Gaps – Students use a list of given words to complete the short text about Local Areas Networks and Wide Area Networks. A nice plenary activity to recap what they have learnt. Client Server and Peer-to-Peer Networks – A mid-level worksheet where pupils need to decide if the statement is about a client server network or a peer-to-peer network, or both.# Wire and Wireless Networks – Pupils need to do a bit of research and write about the benefits and risks of using ethernet copper cables, fiber optic cables, Bluetooth networks and wi-fi networks. Great as a homework task. Star and Mesh Topologies – Students identify a star and a mesh diagram from a drawing. They are also given several scenarios and have to decide if a star or a mesh topology would better fit the needs described. Finally students must write about the difference between a switch and a hub. Great as a homework task. Network Protocols – match the protocol layer to the description and then identify the protocols which are in a 4-layer TCP/IP protocol layer. A higher level worksheet that is great for assessing pupils understanding of a 4-lay TCP/IP protocol. Don’t forget the answers to each worksheet are included meaning you can use the answers yourself or give them to students for self-marking. These 6 worksheets will quickly become an essential tool in your teacher toolkit. They are a great way to break up the lesson, reinforce the learning and check your pupils’ understanding of networks. What are you waiting for? Buy them now and use them straight away to enhance your lessons whilst saving yourself hours of preparation.
People in Computing Display Posters
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People in Computing Display Posters

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Here are 35 the posters to create an attractive display in your computer room to help explain to your students about a few of the important people in computing who have played a role in the development of computing technology. Buy the display set now and instantly brighten your computer room. HOW CAN YOU USE THIS DISPLAY? This people in computing poster display works well when positioned: around your room following a timeline in a grid format . PREPARING THE DISPLAY It is best to print the pages in colour, if you can, but I have included a black and white version too. If you are printing in black and white you may wish to print them onto coloured paper to add a bit of interest in your classroom. I suggest printing the posters on card or laminating each page to give a more professional finish. A nice display option, if you have room, is to display the posters of all the people in computing in date order joined to a ribbon to show a timeline for students to follow around your classroom. Use a wide brightly coloured ribbon for added interest. Alternatively, they fit nicely in a grid (7 x 5). I’ve include a couple of suggested layouts to give you an idea of how you can display these people in computing posters. What are you waiting for? Download this ready to use people in computing display poster pack now and get printing. They are sure to brighten your classroom. FREE BONUS PRODUCT INCLUDED As a special thank you for purchasing this product I am pleased to be able to also include a surprise FREE bonus gift. This gift is one of our complete resources which we will usually charge full price for but is yours absolutely free when you purchase this product. Just our little way of saying thank you to our valued customers. I hope you enjoy it and get use out of it, with my compliments.
Programming Input and Output Task Cards
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Programming Input and Output Task Cards

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Task cards that help your students’ confidence grow when learning programming! Have you ever felt your students were just not grasping the basics when it comes to programming? Sometimes all they need is a little bit more practice and repetition of the simple things before you move onto more complex tasks. With these quick programming tasks cards you can easily do just that. 40 TASKS CARDS WHICH FOCUS ON INPUT AND PRINT STATEMENTS AND NOTHING ELSE! Created for use with multiple text-based programming languages such as Python, Visual Basic, C/C++, C#, Ruby and Small Basic. These fun challenges are perfect to allow your students to recap skills you have taught them previously to help transfer those skills into their long-term memory. Buy these quick programming task cards now to give your pupils the boost they need and deserve. WHAT IS INCLUDED? There are 40 different tasks and 4 more blank cards so you can create your own additional tasks if you want. Colour and black/white versions are both included (using the same 40 tasks in each) to help you save on printing costs. If you are using the black and white version, you can print them onto coloured paper or card to add interest. WHAT PREPARATION IS REQUIRED? These tasks cards are so simple to prepare and once you have created them, you can use them time and time again. Print the pages you want to use. Colour and black/white versions are both included. If you want to reuse them, you can laminate the pages or print on card. Cut each page into 4 sections. . HOW CAN THEY BE USED? Once you have your pack of cards you can easily use them at any time you want. You can use them in so many ways… As a starter or plenary To give your pupils more practice during a lesson To give to quick finishers To help lower ability pupils reinforce the key skills . To use them you can either allocate particular cards to pupils or allow them to pick a random card from the deck themselves. Your students then create the program and can test it out on a classmate. The beauty of this activity is because all the pupils are working on different tasks their classmates will not know the answers and are often delighted by the silly and humorous responses they get from the computer. Once students have one program working correctly they can pick another card which keeps the entire class fully engaged allowing you to focus on helping the students who need your one-to-one help. An exciting and easy classroom activity to reinforce key programming skills. What are you waiting for? Buy them now and give your pupils an activity they will simply love. If you are still unsure how these can be used in your classroom, please check out my totally FREE If Statement Task Card set now so you can see how versatile and engaging these cards are for yourself.