The Computing Curriculum at Brownlow Fold The Learning Challenge

The Computing Curriculum at Brownlow Fold

The Learning Challenge

The Learning Challenge concept is built around the principle of greater

learner involvement

in their work. It requires

deep thinking and encourages learners to work using a question as the starting point.

In designing the curriculum,

teachers and learners are using a

prime learning challenge

, expressed as a question, as the starting point. Using the

information gained from pre learning tasks and our school context, a series of

subsidiary challenges

are then planned.

Each subsidiary learning challenge is also expressed as a question. Importantly, the learning challenges need to make

sense to the learners and be something that is within their immediate understanding.

Within each Learning Challenge unit of work, we always include a ‘Green for Growth Challenge.’ These challenges are

designed to enable pupils to work at greater depth within a particular unit. Some of the characteristics of a child who

is working at greater depth might include:

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Working independently

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Applying what they have learned in one area of a subject to other areas

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Applying their knowledge consistently, confidently and fluently

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Being able to explain what they have been doing to others, including teaching other children what they have

learned.

Pre-learning tasks

to ensure that our pupils are directly involved in the planning process. Well planned pre-learning

tasks to help bring out what our pupils already know; what misconceptions they may have and what really interests

them. Our teachers then take account of the outcomes from pre-learning tasks to plan the subsidiary learning

challenges for each major area of study.

Empowered Learners

By adopting the ‘Empowering Learning’ skills, we recognise the impact that personal skills can have on the academic

success and well-being of our children. They play a vital role in developing the ability of learners to enjoy and reflect

on their learning across the curriculum. The six areas for personal development; Self-Management, Effective

Partnership, Resourceful Thinkers, Reflective Learners, Independent Enquirers and Team Workers; form what we class

as personal skills which are worked upon throughout a child’s time at Brownlow Fold Primary School.

Self-Manager  Ability to organise themselves and work out goals and priorities

 Show personal responsibility, initiative, creativity and enterprise

 Anticipate, take and manage risks

 Commit themselves to learning and self-improvement

 Respond positively to change

Effective Participators  Engage actively with issues that affect them and those around them.

 Play a full part in the life of the school

 Take responsible action to bring improvement for others as well as themselves

 Discuss issues of concern, seeking resolution

 Present a persuasive case for action

 Propose practical ways forward

 Try to influence others, negotiating and balancing diverse views

Resourceful Thinker  Think creatively by generating and exploring relevant ideas, and making original connections

 Explore and experiment with resources and materials

 Ask ‘why’, ‘how’ and ‘what if’ questions

 Apply imaginative thinking to solve a problem

 Try different ways to tackle a problem

 Work with others to find imaginative solutions and outcomes that are of value Reflective Learner  Evaluate their strengths and limitations as learners

 Review their work and act on outcomes

 Set themselves realistic goals and criteria for success

 Monitor their own performance and progress

 Invite feedback and deal positively with praise, setbacks and criticism.

 Make changes to improve their learning

 Communicate their learning in relevant ways to different audiences Independent Enquirer  Gather, process and evaluate information in their investigations

 Plan what to do and how to go about it

 Draw conclusions and evaluate outcomes

 Take informed and well-reasoned decisions, recognising that other have different beliefs and attitudes

 Use range of techniques to collect and organise information

Team Worker  Work confidently with others, adapting to different contexts and taking responsibility for their own role

 Listen and take account of others’ views

 Form collaborative relationships, resolving issues and reaching agreed outcomes

 Adapt behaviours to suit different roles and situations

Prime Learning Challenge

Year 5 Digital Citizenship: Online Safety

Can you use technology safely, respectfully and responsibly, and

identify a range of ways to report concerns about content and contact?

Online relationships Can you describe some of the communities in which you are involved and describe how you

collaborate with others positively?

Self-image and Identity Can you explain how your identity online can be copied,

modified or altered? Can you explain that there are some people you communicate

with online who may want to do you or your friends harm?

Online reputation Can you describe ways that

information about people online can be used by others to

make judgments about an individual?

Online bullying Can you describe how to get help for someone that is being bullied online and assess when I

need to do or say something or tell someone?

Online bullying Can you explain how you would report online bullying on the apps and platforms that

you use?

Health, wellbeing and lifestyle Can you describe ways technology can affect healthy sleep and describe some of the

Issues with regards to overuse of technology?

Health, wellbeing and lifestyle Can parents be refunded for In-app purchases that they didn’t give their children permission to

purchase?

Online safety

Can you explain what is meant by ‘radicalisation’ and how this

may happen online?

Digital Citizenship: Online Safety

Key Vocabulary

DPA modified CEOP apps / platforms age-verification

radicalisation password managers in-app purchases Kick-starter subscribe / unsubscribe

Big

Question

Small

Questions

Which help to answer the big

question.

Green for Growth Challenge

Can you search for information about an

individual online and create a summary

report of the information you find?

Empowered Learner Links

Self-Manager at Brownlow Fold

 I recognise risks that may be involved when tackling my work.

 I can organise things well, including resources and others, when working independently.

 I appreciate how learning can happen from mistakes.

 I can use success criteria to check on how successful a task has been.

 I am happy to persevere even when the solution is not easily at hand.

Growth Mindset Links

Cross-Curricular Writing Opportunities

 Write a play script of an e-safety scenario

Photo/Picture

Possible equipment to be used

Ipads Laptops Router Server Network device Email example

Glossary

CEOP (Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre): Formed in 2006, CEOP's aim is to eradicate the potential abuse of children. It is part of UK policing and works with a variety of national and international agencies to investigate wrongdoing.

Pirate sites

Software piracy is the illegal copying, distribution, or use of software.

Age-verification

An age verification system, also known as an age gate, is a technical protection measure used to restrict access to digital content from those that are not appropriately-aged.

In-app purchases

In-app purchasing refers to the buying of goods and services from inside an application on a mobile device, such as a smartphone or tablet. In-app purchases allow developers to provide their applications for free.

DPA

The Data Protection Act (DPA) is a law designed to protect personal data stored on computers or in an organised paper filing system.

Useful APPs, websites or resources

http://www.lancsngfl.ac.uk/esafety. http://www.kidsmart.org.uk/parents/ http://www.thinkuknow.co.uk/parents/ http://www1.k9webprotection.com/ http://www.bbc.co.uk/cbbc/help/web/staysafe. http://www.stopcyberbullying.org/parents/index.html.

Assessment Criterion

Emerging Expected Exceeding

Enrichment opportunities

Home Learning/Parental Links

Prime Learning Challenge

Year 5 Digital Literacy

Can you select, use and combine a variety of software (including

internet services) to design and create a range of programs and systems

with a specific focus on creativity and databases?

Applying skills

Can you draft and redraft your written work by deleting, inserting and replacing text to

improve clarity and create mood?

Databases

Can you create a database structure of your own and enter

the data independently?

Databases Can you collect quality information, then use a spreadsheet to create a graph

for this data?

Databases

Can you decide on the most appropriate form of graph for a data set giving a valid reason for

your choice? Creativity

Can you design a 3D model using ICT to meet a specific goal, e.g. 2Design & 2Make?

Creativity

Can you use a mobile device to film a short clip and consider

the effect of camera angles, light and shadow when filming?

Creativity

Can you review, add to, replace and edit clips to make messages

clearer?

Creativity

Can you add titles, credits, transitions and special effects, and explain your choice of clips

and effects in resources you have created?

Digital Literacy Key Vocabulary

multimedia formatting layout database spreadsheet

Wiki entry credits transitions export embed

Big

Question

Small

Questions

Which help to answer the big

question.

Green for Growth Challenge

Can you independently export / embed a video in different formats for different purposes and discuss and compare film for

effect on the audience?

Empowered Learner Links

Resourceful Thinker at Brownlow Fold

 I can link ideas from different learning challenges to solve problems and present my findings.

 I am happy to persevere even when the solution is not readily available.

 I understand the difference between a task that is too difficult and one that requires me to think more deeply.

 I know the difference between sensible risks and a fool-hardly risk.

Growth Mindset Links

Cross-Curricular Writing Opportunities

 Write a film script

Text

Photo/Picture

Possible equipment to be used

 Ipads

 Human crane activity cards

 Coloured counters and bowls

 Book creator / Photostory / iMovie / Garageband

Glossary

Wiki entry

A wiki (sometimes spelled "Wiki") is a server program that allows users to collaborate in forming the content of a Web site. The term comes from the word "wikiwiki"

which means "fast" in the Hawaiian language. Formatting

Format is the overall layout of a document or spreadsheet. For example, the formatting of text on many English documents is aligned to the left of a page.

Transitions

When referring to video or a slide a transition is an effect that happens between each photo, slide, or video clip. For example, a fade transition can be used to fade in or out of each picture in a slide show.

Credits

In general, the term credit in the artistic sense refers to an acknowledgement of those who contributed to a work, whether through ideas or in a more direct sense.

Export

To save a copy of the current open document, database, image or video into a file format required by a different application. Applications may export to a variety of popular formats. Embed

This term refers to using computer code to place something, such as a video or song, on a Web site or blog. When something is "embedded" on a Web page, the user can watch the video or listen to the song without leaving the page.

Useful APPs, websites or resources

 Code.org. This non-profit foundation website is a great starting point for coding novices

 Touch Typing – PurpleMash Unit3.4

 Excel / Spreadsheets - PurpleMash Unit5.3

 Microsoft packages

 PurpleMash – 2Type

Assessment Criterion

Emerging Expected Exceeding

Enrichment opportunities

 Study of cinematography

Home Learning/Parental Links

 Go shopping and create a spreadsheet of what you bought and how much it cost in total

Prime Learning Challenge

Year 5 Computer Science

Can you design, write and debug programs, and work with

variables and various forms of input and output, with a focus on

‘selection’ and ‘conditional statements’?

Can you explain what a conditional statement is in

coding?

Can you plan and write an algorithm using the following: commands, sequence, repetition and

selection ‘if…then’ (conditional statement)?

Can you use logical reasoning to explain how some simple

algorithms work?

Can you independently detect and debug errors in

more complex algorithms and programs?

Can you use selection to create games in which the user must make a choice?

Can you demonstrate your skills and understanding of selection in more than two

programs?

Computer Science Key Vocabulary

plugged activity algorithm de-bug efficiency language

unplugged activity coding sequence programme conditional

Big

Question

Small

Questions

Which help to answer the big

question.

Green for Growth Challenge

Can you plan and write an algorithm of your

own that includes commands, sequence, repetition and selection

(a conditional statement)?

Empowered Learner Links

Resourceful Thinker at Brownlow Fold

 I can link ideas from different learning challenges to solve problems and present my findings.

 I am happy to persevere even when the solution is not readily available.

 I understand the difference between a task that is too difficult and one that requires me to think more deeply.

 I know the difference between sensible risks and a fool-hardly risk.

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Growth Mindset Links

Cross-Curricular Writing Opportunities

 Typing instructions to programme an activity.

 Following and writing a set of instructions for how to cook a meal.

 Write a set of directions for how to get somewhere in French

Photo/Picture

Possible equipment to be used

 Laptops

 Ipads

 Development of directional language

 Human crane activity cards

 Coloured counters and bowls

Glossary

Plugged activity

A computing activity completed on a computing device. Unplugged activity

A computing activity completed away from a computing device. Algorithm

A process or set of rules to be followed in calculations or other problem-solving operations, especially by a computer.

De-bug

Identify and remove errors from (computer hardware or software).

Efficiency

The ratio of the useful work performed by a machine or in a process to the total energy expended or heat taken in.

Coding

Write code for (a computer program)

Sequence

A particular order in which related things follow each other.

Useful APPs, websites or resources

 Microsoft Excel

 PurpleMash Unit5.1 -2Code – lessons plans & resources in teacher section

 Game Creator - PurpleMash Unit5.5

 Online and Ipad –Scratch 3, Daisy Dinosaur, Kodable

 For KS2 Reference - BBC Computing

 CS without a computer – Unplugged Activities

Assessment Criterion

Emerging Expected Exceeding

Enrichment opportunities

 Using the BeeBot app on the IPad.

 Physically practising following given instructions, and giving instructions to others.

 Following instructions to cook a meal linked to design technology.

Home Learning/Parental Links

Prime Learning Challenge

Year 5 Information Technology

Can you use search technologies effectively, understand how

internet search engine results are selected and ranked and

deeply evaluate digital content?

internal parts of a computer (e.g. RAM, memory, processor,

motherboard) and describe what each part does?

Can you use different search technologies and evaluate digital content, explaining how you make choices from search

results?

Can you explain why some information found online may

be dishonest, inaccurate or illegal?

Can you identify the features of legal downloads and illegal

(pirated) content?

Can you explain what is meant by ‘being sceptical’ and give examples of when and why it is

important to be ‘sceptical’? Can you explain what a ‘hoax’

is? Can you explain the difference

between online misinformation (inaccurate information distributed by accident) and

disinformation (inaccurate information deliberately distributed and intended to

mislead)?

Can you explain how and why some apps may request or take payment for additional content

(e.g. in-app purchases) and explain why you should seek permission from a trusted adult

before purchasing?

Can you assess and justify when it is acceptable to use the work

of others, and when I need to credit the source?

Information Technology Key Vocabulary

RAM Motherboard piracy sites sceptical hoax

misinformation disinformation in-app purchases copyright protection phishing email

Big

Question

Small

Questions

Which help to answer the big

question.

Green for Growth Challenge

Can you create an information text about

the rainforest through research that you conduct from viable

sources, crediting sources if needed?

Empowered Learner Links

Independent Enquirer at Brownlow Fold

 I recognise that sometimes you need expertise from others to help solve a problem.

 I can show that I am confident enough to plan clear steps to take to improve my learning.

 I can plan a longer activity, breaking it into a manageable number of steps.

 I can make constructive judgement about someone else’s work.

 I can set targets for completing learning and work to them.

Growth Mindset Links

Cross-Curricular Writing Opportunities

 Research a rainforest creature using a credible source

Photo/Picture

Possible equipment to be used

 Laptops

 Ipads

 Development of directional language

 Human crane activity cards

 Coloured counters and bowls

Glossary

Misinformation

Misinformation is false or inaccurate information. Examples of misinformation include false rumours, insults or pranks.

Disinformation

Disinformation is false information spread deliberately to deceive. Examples of disinformation are malicious content such as hoaxes, spearphishing (email scams) or online propaganda.

Pirate sites

Software piracy is the illegal copying, distribution, or use of software.

In-app purchases

In-app purchasing refers to the buying of goods and services from inside an application on a mobile device, such as a smartphone or tablet. In-app purchases allow developers to provide their applications for free.

Phishing email

Phishing is a type of online scam where criminals send an email that appears to be from a legitimate company and ask you to provide sensitive information.

Useful APPs, websites or resources

 Digital crimes PowerPoint – contact SICT

 How does the internet work? http://www.bbc.co.uk/guides/z3tbgk7

 What is the World Wide Web? http://www.bbc.co.uk/guides/z2nbgk7

 For KS2 Reference – BBC Computing

 CS without a computer – Unplugged Activities

 Effective Searching- Purplemash Unit4.7

Assessment Criterion

Emerging Expected Exceeding