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William Ransom Primary William Ransom Primary SchoolSchool
Computing at Key Stage One Computing at Key Stage One
ContentsContents
Internet safetyInternet safety
What we teach in Computing for What we teach in Computing for Reception, Year 1 and Year 2Reception, Year 1 and Year 2
Different kinds of ComputingDifferent kinds of Computing
What you can do to helpWhat you can do to help
Internet safetyInternet safety
We start with esafety lessons.We start with esafety lessons.In KS1 we do talk to the children in general In KS1 we do talk to the children in general terms about staying safe on computers – never terms about staying safe on computers – never sharing information, telling an adult if they are sharing information, telling an adult if they are not sure about something they have seen – not sure about something they have seen – when we are using the internet.when we are using the internet.If they complete a Google search – for a picture If they complete a Google search – for a picture perhaps – the teacher will be present and will perhaps – the teacher will be present and will have checked the searches before (i.e. have checked the searches before (i.e. elephants)elephants)In Key Stage 2 this is covered in more detail.In Key Stage 2 this is covered in more detail.Please re-enforce these messages at home.Please re-enforce these messages at home.
Internet safetyInternet safety
At KS1 we often use Espresso.At KS1 we often use Espresso.
If the internet is used we have always If the internet is used we have always visited the site before to check for pop-ups visited the site before to check for pop-ups etc.etc.
The school firewall is very thorough and The school firewall is very thorough and regularly maintained and updated.regularly maintained and updated.
Children are not left unsupervised.Children are not left unsupervised.
Why is Computing so Why is Computing so important?important?
It is now considered a Core subject in It is now considered a Core subject in schoolsschools
The introduction of the 2014 National The introduction of the 2014 National Curriculum saw a change in the name and Curriculum saw a change in the name and also in the focus of the subject. also in the focus of the subject.
Much more cross curricular. Much more cross curricular.
CodingCoding
Espresso codingEspresso coding
Algorithms Algorithms
De-bugging De-bugging
Strongly game basedStrongly game based
Relating to real lifeRelating to real life
Bee-botsBee-bots
Hopscotch Hopscotch
Computing in ReceptionComputing in Reception
Keyboard Skills:Keyboard Skills:
Logging on – 15ESMITHLogging on – 15ESMITH
Recognition of capitals and lower case Recognition of capitals and lower case
Use of space barUse of space bar
Use of shift to type capital lettersUse of shift to type capital letters
Use of backspaceUse of backspace
Computing in ReceptionComputing in Reception
Mouse Control:Mouse Control:
To hold the mouse correctlyTo hold the mouse correctly
To move the mouseTo move the mouse
To hold the mouse still when clickingTo hold the mouse still when clicking
To double click to open programs, select To double click to open programs, select icons etcicons etc
Computing in ReceptionComputing in ReceptionArt programs: we use a programme called Art programs: we use a programme called Colour Magic. Colour Magic.
We teach the children the different icons and We teach the children the different icons and when and how to use them appropriately- when and how to use them appropriately-
paint brushpaint brush
pencilpencil
fill canfill can
sprayspray
shapes and linesshapes and lines
stamp and textstamp and text
Computing in ReceptionComputing in Reception
Play gamesPlay games Practice phonicsPractice phonics ReadingReading MathsMaths
Computing in Year 1Computing in Year 1
Keyboard Familiarity:Keyboard Familiarity:
Type short pieces of textType short pieces of text
Ability to change font and sizeAbility to change font and size
To use and name the backspace keyTo use and name the backspace key
To use the arrow keys to move the cursorTo use the arrow keys to move the cursor
To use the shift and return keys and the To use the shift and return keys and the space barspace bar
Computing in Year 1Computing in Year 1
Mouse ControlMouse Control
To open, save and print workTo open, save and print work
To drag things on the screenTo drag things on the screen
To highlight textTo highlight text
Computing in Year 1Computing in Year 1
Graphic Representation and Information:Graphic Representation and Information:
Organise and classify informationOrganise and classify information
Know that information is easier when Know that information is easier when recorded in graphs and tablesrecorded in graphs and tables
Computing in Year 1Computing in Year 1
Children also learn how to put pictures into Children also learn how to put pictures into text using clip art.text using clip art.
They learn how to choose an image and They learn how to choose an image and re-size it to fit the document.re-size it to fit the document.
Computing in Year 2Computing in Year 2
Communicating information using text:Communicating information using text:
Revise names and uses of keys Revise names and uses of keys
Accurate mouse controlAccurate mouse control
Names and uses of icons – undo, print, save Names and uses of icons – undo, print, save as etcas etc
Develop speed and accuracy – use of both Develop speed and accuracy – use of both hands when typinghands when typing
Computing in Year 2Computing in Year 2
Using the Internet:Using the Internet:
Negotiating a website – using the back tool, Negotiating a website – using the back tool, hyperlinks etchyperlinks etc
www.wransom.herts.sch.ukwww.wransom.herts.sch.uk
Finding information and researching – use Finding information and researching – use of Espresso (intranet)of Espresso (intranet)
Develop information finding skills including Develop information finding skills including use of databasesuse of databases
Computing in Year 2Computing in Year 2
Children develop their ability to display Children develop their ability to display data on graphs and to use and interpret data on graphs and to use and interpret these.these.
Links with Computing are made across the Links with Computing are made across the curriculum – i.e. designing book covers.curriculum – i.e. designing book covers.
What do we use?What do we use?
Digital camerasDigital cameras
Flip video cameras…allowing instant Flip video cameras…allowing instant playbackplayback
Elmo – visualiser…allowing Elmo – visualiser…allowing demonstrations on the Whiteboarddemonstrations on the Whiteboard
New ITVs with new softwareNew ITVs with new software
Websites for other subjectsWebsites for other subjects
Bee-botsBee-bots
Computing for grown-ups too!Computing for grown-ups too!
We have an excellent website which is We have an excellent website which is regularly updated with school information, regularly updated with school information, work, events and pictureswork, events and pictures
We have a Twitter account, with regular We have a Twitter account, with regular helpful tweetshelpful tweets
Computing at homeComputing at home
Instil confidenceInstil confidence
Work with themWork with them
Talk about what they are doingTalk about what they are doing
Let them experimentLet them experiment
Capitalise on their interestsCapitalise on their interests
Computing at homeComputing at home
Particular skills to reinforce at home:Particular skills to reinforce at home:
Word processing skillsWord processing skills
Accurate clickingAccurate clicking
Familiarity with main iconsFamiliarity with main icons
Computing at homeComputing at home
Encourage use of all ICT:Encourage use of all ICT:TabletsTablets
Mp3 playersMp3 playersDigital cameraDigital cameraProgrammable toys (eg robots)Programmable toys (eg robots)Remote controlsRemote controls
Please make sure they share (or have a Please make sure they share (or have a timetable)timetable)
ResourcesResources
Websites:Websites:www.cbeebies.co.ukwww.cbeebies.co.ukwww.wransom.herts.sch.ukwww.wransom.herts.sch.ukwww.bbc.co.uk/schools/gameswww.bbc.co.uk/schools/gameswww.topmarks.co.uk/EducationalGames.aspx.www.topmarks.co.uk/EducationalGames.aspx.www.mymaths.co.ukwww.mymaths.co.ukwww.barclayscodeplayground.co.uk