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This timely new text provides an accessible introduction to teaching Computing, and computer programming. Specifically designed for non-specialists who need to develop new skills in Computing in order to meet the new curriculum requirements, it offers a useful guide to the subject, alongside worked examples of good practice. Packed full of practical advice, the book examines different approaches to introducing children from age 5 to Computing, and describes a wide range of tried and tested projects that have been proven to work in schools. Including case studies and a glossary of key terms, it covers:
Featuring a companion website www.literacyfromscratch.org.uk with extensive support materials, examples of pupils work, links to software and downloadable lesson plans, this is an essential text for all teachers and trainees who are responsible for the new Computing curriculum."
The Kagiso readers series is an illustrated graded reading scheme for the foundation phase, which presents a range of situations and contexts authentically and realistically. These readers will enable learners to develop literacy skills incrementally and with confidence to motivate them to read further. Reading is integrated with other aspects of language, thus developing listening, speaking, writing, thinking and reasoning skills, as well as language structure and usage. Available in the following languages: English, Afrikaans, Siswati, Sesotho, Xitsonga, Tshivenda, IsiZulu, IsiXhosa, Setswana, Sepedi, IsiNdebele.
Have you ever wondered how computers can make so much happen? How do they perform calculations, show movies and run amazing games? These are all examples of computer programs or applications (often known simply as apps). Coding Club is a unique new series of coding books that will guide young programmers to create their own versions of familiar games and challenge them to adapt and experiment with programs. With clear explanation and step-by-step layout, the series starts right at the beginning and works its way up over four flexible levels. The skills required for each level are introduced in the core books and the additional books at each level give young programmers the chance to develop and practice those skills in an area of their interest.
A complete six-year primary computing course that takes a real-life, project-based approach to teaching young learners the vital computing skills they will need for the digital world. Each unit builds a series of skills towards the creation of a final project, with topics ranging from designing your own robot to programming simple games and designing and creating web pages. Within each stage, key concepts are covered to give learners not only the skills they need to use technology effectively, but also the knowledge in how to do so creatively, safely and collaboratively: A* Understand how modern technology works A* Use a wide range of computer hardware and software for analytical and creative tasks A* Use the internet safely, respectfully, and selectively A* Write computer programs and develop computational thinking
Many people take the Internet for granted. But there are places that lack Internet access. Being connected helps people connect, and new ideas are being developed and tested to bring the Internet to more of the world. This nonfiction book will keep students engaged in reading about Internet access as they build their literacy, vocabulary, and comprehension skills. Important text features include a glossary, index, and table of contents. The Reader's Guide and culminating activity require students to connect back to the text as they develop their higher-order thinking skills. Check It Out! provides resources for additional reading and learning. With TIME For Kids content, this book aligns with national and state standards and will keep grade 3 students reading from cover to cover.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a powerful tool that's becoming more necessary in our everyday lives. We can run from it, or we can embrace and use it to shape our future . AI has positive potential, and this author introduces the topic for kids and grownups, providing an entry point to make better sense of its power and possibilities . Core themes in this Exploration, Ideas, Power, Possibility
Help your students learn essential ICT skills, from Microsoft Office (R) basics to animations and websites. This series brings a fresh approach to ICT for students from 7 to 14 years old, mapped to the Cambridge ICT Starters syllabus for examination from 2019. On Track builds on the document, multimedia, spreadsheet and database skills learners have developed throughout the series. They'll use spreadsheets to plan a holiday and create their own database. Each activity is clearly introduced, with step-by-step guidance to help learners master new skills. Key words and visual examples support students' understanding, while tip boxes provide helpful suggestions. Download source files for the activities from our website.
Providing practical guidance on enhancing learning through ICT in English, this book is made up of a series of projects that supplement, augment and extend the QCA ICT scheme and provide much-needed links with Units in other subjects' schemes of work. It includes: fact cards that support each project and clearly outline its benefits in relation to teaching and learning examples of how activities work in 'real' classrooms links to research, inspection evidence and background reading to support each project adaptable planning examples and practical ideas provided on accompanying downloadable resources. This book is highly recommended for all trainee and practising primary teachers.
Providing practical guidance on enhancing learning through ICT in maths, this book is made up of a series of projects that supplement, augment and extend the QCA ICT scheme and provide much-needed links with Units in other subjects' schemes of work. It includes: fact cards that support each project and clearly outline its benefits in relation to teaching and learning examples of how activities work in 'real' classrooms links to research, inspection evidence and background reading to support each project adaptable planning examples and practical ideas provided on accompanying downloadable resources. Suitable for all trainee and practising primary teachers.
This book is for teachers who are looking for interesting and practical ways to incorporate ICT into their daily lesson plans. It shows how ICT can be used as a tool for mathematics, but more importantly how its proper use can enhance the mathematics being taught. The authors cover all current aspects of ICT and mathematics, including:
With plenty of suggestions on how to use the software and hardware described in the book, this is a useful resource for all primary teachers, particularly subject co-ordinators for ICT and mathematics. It will also be of interest to students on PGCE and Initial Teacher Training courses.
The Collins Cambridge IGCSETM ICT Student's Book Third Edition provides in-depth coverage of the IGCSE ICT syllabus (0417/0983) for examination from 2023. With an engaging approach that uses scenarios to build skills and link the theory to the practice of ICT, this course shows students how to make progress and prepare for their exams. Exam Board: Cambridge Assessment International Education * Be ready to teach the updated syllabus for examination from 2023 with the third edition of this popular coursebook. Fully and comprehensively updated to match the syllabus and include the latest hardware and software information. * Build skills with an engaging approach that uses scenarios to link the theory to the practice of ICT. * Fully cover the Cambridge IGCSE ICT syllabus. Each topic is broken down into manageable chunks to allow you to apply and consolidate your learning. * Have confidence in the content and approach of the Student's Book, which is written by highly experienced ICT teachers. * Successfully prepare for exams with end-of-session review and revise sections and summary boxes, as well as exam-style questions with annotated sample answers. * The accompanying download, available on the Collins site, includes source files to accompany practical tasks, as well as sample answers to past paper questions in the Student's Book with comments on these answers. Collins is working with Cambridge Assessment International Education towards endorsement of this title to support the full syllabus for examination from 2023.
Enhance your students' practical skills and develop their key content knowledge with this proven formula for effective, structured revision. Target success in OCR's Cambridge National Certificate in Information Technologies with this revision guide that brings together exam-style questions, revision tasks and practical tips to help students to review, strengthen and test their knowledge. With My Revision Notes, every student can: * Enjoy an interactive approach to revision, with clear topic summaries that consolidate knowledge and related activities that put the content into context. * Plan and manage a successful revision programme using the topic-by-topic planner. * Build, practice and enhance exam skills by progressing through revision tasks and Test Yourself activities. * Improve exam technique through exam-style questions and sample answers with commentary from an expert author and teacher.
Help your students learn essential ICT skills, from Microsoft Office (R) basics to animations and websites. This series brings a fresh approach to ICT for students from 7 to 14 years old, mapped to the Cambridge ICT Starters syllabus for examination from 2019. On Track builds on the skills learnt throughout the series and introduces them to web design, video and animation. They'll plan a computer network for school and create a game where players look after a virtual pet. Each activity is clearly introduced, with step-by-step guidance to help learners master new skills. Key words and visual examples support students' understanding, while tip boxes provide helpful suggestions. Download source files for activities from our website.
Prepared and tested by practicing teachers, this book guides primary staff to Internet sites of value to the national curriculum Key Stages 1 and 2. It provides not only practical activities and tasks, but also "how to" information and advice on developing and supporting class activities. With all teachers now being offered ICT training, this book supports staff in discovering ways to use ICT appropriately and successfully in the classroom.
Part how-to, part girl-empowerment, and all fun, from the leader of the movement championed by Sheryl Sandberg, Malala Yousafzai, and John Legend. Since 2012, the organization Girls Who Code has taught computing skills to and inspired over 40,000 girls across America. Now its founder, and author Brave Not Perfect, Reshma Saujani, wants to inspire you to be a girl who codes! Bursting with dynamic artwork, down-to-earth explanations of coding principles, and real-life stories of girls and women working at places like Pixar and NASA, this graphically animated book shows what a huge role computer science plays in our lives and how much fun it can be. No matter your interest—sports, the arts, baking, student government, social justice—coding can help you do what you love and make your dreams come true. Whether you’re a girl who’s never coded before, a girl who codes, or a parent raising one, this entertaining book, printed in bold two-color and featuring art on every page, will have you itching to create your own apps, games, and robots to make the world a better place.
Help your students learn essential ICT skills, from Microsoft Office (R) basics to animations and websites. This series brings a fresh approach to ICT for students from 7 to 14 years old, mapped to the Cambridge ICT Starters syllabus for examination from 2019. In Next Steps, learners develop their understanding of documents and images. The resource introduces new areas - such as databases, spreadsheets and working with multimedia. Students will create articles and use spreadsheets to plan a school trip. Each activity is clearly introduced, with step-by-step guidance to help learners master new skills. Key words and visual examples support students' understanding. Download source files for activities from our website.
What makes the Focus computer applications technology grade 12 course unique? Step-by-step 'How to...' features guide learners clearly through new skills and applications; the learner's book comes with its own CD that contains electronic files to support all activities in the book; the teacher's guide comes with its own CD that contains electronic files with the answers for all the activities, as well as additional exam support and practice. Focus on exam success! Fully CAPS compliant; opportunities for exam practice and assessment; complete programme of assessment provided; used and tested in schools throughout South Africa; supports and engages learners for success.
Voldoen ten volle aan die vereistes van die Kurrikulum- en assesseringsbeleidsverklaring (NKABV). Eksamenoefening en assesseringsgeleenthede word verskaf. Riglyne van die volledige Assesseringsprogram word verskaf. Klaskamers regoor Suid-Afrika het die materiaal gebruik en beproef. Eksamensukses deur leerders te ondersteun en te betrek. Nuttige wenke vir klaskameronderrig. |
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