Let's Teach Computing - Oxford Brookes University, The University of Northampton, Turn IT On

By the end of the course participants will be able to:

• Illustrate the use of the terms algorithm and computational thinking
• Identify how computational thinking can be embedded in good primary school practice
• Identify how to engage children in being able to write, predict and debug programs
• Apply programming skills using a variety of software
• Illustrate ways to help children design and write programs that accomplish specific goals including controlling or simulating physical systems
• Identify how to help pupils develop knowledge of key computer network terms and practices and demonstrate how these can offer opportunities for collaboration and communication
• Outline ways in which pupils can be helped to become responsible, discerning and creative users of information and communication technology
• Plan opportunities for children to use technology to produce creative digital artefacts using a range of devices and applications

In order to participate in this course you will need to have a Google+ account. If you don't already have a Google account, you can create one for free here: https://plus.google.com/

This course will begin on Monday the 11th of May 2015