Our shared vision for Computing….
Computing is good in our school when…
| Technology: | Creativity and Expression: | Language and Problem Solving: | E-Safety: |
| – There is an adequate supply of up to date hardware and software to allow the children to learn effectively. – Children understand computer networks, including the internet; how they can provide multiple services, such as the world wide web, and the opportunities they offer for communication and collaboration. (taken from the National Curriculum). | – Children can express themselves through digital technology in a cross-curricular way. – Children use technology purposefully to create, organise, store, manipulate and retrieve digital content. – Children can express information in tables and learn to choose the correct method to display it. | – Children develop their understanding of programming languages by designing, writing and debugging programmes to achieve a specific outcome. – Children can decompose problems into smaller more manageable parts. | – Children can use technology safely, respectfully and responsibly, keeping personal information private. – Children can identify where to go for help and support when they have concerns about content or contact on the internet or other online technologies. – They use search technologies effectively, appreciate how results are selected and ranked, and are discerning in evaluating digital content. – Children can explain how to communicate with others online and understand how this affects someone’s digital footprint. |
| So that… | |||
| – They learn to select, use and combine technological tools for different purposes and to accomplish given goals. – They understand the benefits and uses of technology at home and in the community. – They can apply their knowledge not only across the curriculum, but also in their everyday lives. | – They can record, create and edit sounds/images/video. – They can create animations which they can edit and publish. – They can communicate data for others to understand. – They are inspired to learn and achieve highly. | – They can use key vocabulary to demonstrate knowledge and understanding. – They can use logical reasoning to make predictions and to solve problems. – They develop their independence, determination, perseverance and resilience. | – They understand the importance of keeping themselves safe when using technology.- They recognise acceptable and unacceptable behaviour online. – They know how to keep themselves safe online. – They know what to do if they feel unsafe online. – They think critically about what they come across online |
Extra curricular computing is good in our school when….
Digital Leaders (Year 5 and 6 children who have applied for the role and passed an informal application process):
– Support teachers during computing lessons by being timetabled and allocated to specific classes.
– Support their peers in their own classes and the class they have been allocated to with their computing, including e-safety.
– Maintain our technology by regularly cleaning it and reporting any problems.
– Promote e-safety through participating in school/key stage assemblies and sharing their knowledge with others.
– Listen to their peers and share the views of others at regular Digital Leader meetings to ensure computing in our school is always improving.
– Volunteer to help run Mash Club, developing leadership skills by supporting the adult running the club and supporting their peers outside of the classroom.
Mash Club:
– Children have the opportunity to develop their computing skills further through a wide range of activities.
– Children can collaborate with other children not in their year group.
– Children can develop a love of computing by being able to explore the subject further and by having more opportunities to challenge themselves.