Pupils progressively develop knowledge that is meaningful to them through themed programmes of learning. Activities relating to today’s fast paced technological world, together with significant differentiation built into every lesson, means that pupils of all abilities are challenged and enjoy their learning.
In Year 7 pupils follow a theme based on secret agents; in Year 8 they organise a world tour for a band, solo artist or organisation of their choice; in Year 9 they produce and launch a new app.
Digital assets are provided for each activity. Accordingly, pupils appreciate being able to spend time on the more interesting higher level tasks rather than the lower level tasks of searching the Internet for images or text, or formatting documents. Pupils themselves notice their learning is accelerated as a result of using Eduschemes.
Get pupils ready for the year ahead.
School network, acceptable use, e-safety, viruses, files and folders, zipped folders, learning platforms, blogs, graphics, text editing, Mission task: Plan a Mission.
e-Communicate for a purpose.
Audience and purpose, image storage and file types, slide masters, evaluate different techniques, Mission task: Produce the Mission America Briefing.
Apply the three basic logic structures.
Use flowcharts, input and output, interpret coordinates, controlling movement, interaction, variables, re-use code, Mission task: Escape Simulation.
Develop fluency with modelling concepts.
Basic formulae; apply to increasingly complex scenarios, interpret models, design tasks, Mission task: Top Secret Mission Costs.
A thorough grounding in all things data.
Find errors with data, cleanse data, surveys, design and build multiple tables and forms, how data is stored, complex queries (multiple criteria and operators), components of a computer system, Mission task: Computerised Devices for a Surveillance Mission.
How to get organised and be safe whilst web working.
Browser bookmarks, advanced searches, timeline planning, web services, cloud computing, e-safety, online presentations, Tour Task: Plan Interviews.
Learn and practise numerous techniques and produce a stadium mix according to a timeline plan.
Transparency, layering, logos, wristband, sound editing, sound effects, sound recording, Tour Task: Radio Chatshow.
Analyse and present data in different ways.
Complex models, object linking and embedding, route planners, cost benefit analysis, advanced graphs, develop infographics, Tour Task: Track Payments.
Build web pages using HTML.
Webpage elements, HTML, debugging code, inline styles and tags, design, iframes and embed, designing for mobile devices,Tour Task: Mobile Website.
How hard-wired and mobile networks work.
Sort and filter data, wireless networks costs, cabling survey, how networks work, advanced animation, network diagrams, Tour Task: Specify a Network.
Considerations for your Business.
Hacking, encryption, domain names and how the web works, multitasking and multithreading, graphics, icon sets, Challenge: Team Business.
Python Programming in a Business Context.
Variables, data types, input/output, creating programs with calculations, assignment/equals, selection, loops, debugging and modifying code, Challenge: Make a Million.
Produce Full and Interesting Websites.
Debugging, styling images, hyperlinks, adding CSS external style sheets, inline styles comparison, site structures, colour schemes, Challenge: Promo Site.
Find Out how Devices Use Data.
Large data sets, sorting algorithms, capacity, data representation, binary conversion and addition, absolute and relative addressing, collecting data on-line, Challenge: Massive Data.
Programming Techniques to Produce an App.
Programming command line and GUI interfaces, pseudo code, selection (IF), coordinates, procedures, variables, app development, Challenge: Converter App.
All content from the new computing curriculum is included. There is a carefully planned increase in demand from one activity to the next so that new, more technical, knowledge becomes embedded. Pupils enjoy this progressive challenge and are able to independently extend their learning.
Eduschemes also apply sustainable learning techniques, such as gentle repetition, to ensure the whole class moves forward together.