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Data Representation in Computing: Bring Data to LifeCO209

Learn how data is represented through media; audio, visual and text. This online course explores how computers do interesting things with data. You’ll discover how to represent and manipulate text, images and sound and compression and other algorithms.Due to its section on the representation of images, this...

Establishing a STEM club - from creation to careersSC101

Online, self-paced course. Participants can join and start this course at any time after the advertised date.This course will take you through the process of planning a school science, technology, engineering or maths club, from developing a proposal and setting objectives, to creating a marketing campaign, developing...

Formative assessment – planning to maximise learningNE710

Online, self-paced course. Participants can start this course at any time after the advertised date.As a teacher who wants to promote the learning of your pupils, you'll want to make evidence-informed judgements and apply a range of approaches to respond and adapt teaching during and in between lessons.  Experts...

How Computers Work: Demystifying ComputationCO206

On this course, you’ll gain an understanding of how computers work at a fundamental level. You’ll explore system architecture, along with how computers use binary and logic. Once you’ve examined the von Neumann model of computer architecture and the Fetch-Execute cycle, you’ll learn to...

Impact of Technology: How To Lead Classroom DiscussionsCO215

On this course, you will explore the ethical, legal, cultural, and environmental concerns surrounding computer science. You will build the skills needed to hold relevant, open, and exciting discussions in the classroom. You will develop strategies to help your students be productive and write long-form answers to...

Introducing assessment for learningNE711

 Online, self-paced course. Participants can join and start this course at any time after the advertised date.“Learners do not always learn what we teach. That is why the most important assessment does not happen at the end of learning, it happens during the learning, when there is still time to do...

Introduction to databases and SQLCO225

During this course you’ll learn what databases are and why we use them, exploring how to use SQL to search and manipulate the data. Along the way, you’ll learn about primary keys and table relationships, as well as how to create joins to search multiple tables. In the final week, you’ll finish by...

Introduction to Programming with ScratchCO232

Scratch is a powerful, visual programming environment that provides a great introduction to the world of programming. By snapping blocks together, you can create amazing animations and games which can support learning in computing, whilst using meaningful contexts from across the wider curriculum.In this course you...

Introduction to Web DevelopmentCO221

Learn the basics of web development. On this course, you will first build a website using HTML and then style it with CSS and make it interactive using JavaScript.Along the way you'll learn about the box model, which describes how websites are laid out by browsers, and about the Document Object Model, which your...

Linking STEM curriculum learning to careersNE712

Online, self-paced course. Participants can join and start this course at any time after the advertised date. Enhance your role as a STEM (science, technology, engineering or mathematics) subject teacher by linking curriculum learning to careers. Through weekly tasks, you will identify how to adapt your STEM...

Managing the practical classroom: secondary scienceNE208

Online, self-paced course. Participants can join and start this course at any time after the advertised date. From managing behaviour and fostering positive attitudes, to implementing departmental processes and working with colleagues, you'll explore all aspects of practical activities in the school or college...

Object-oriented Programming in Python: Create Your Own Adventure GameCO210

Object-oriented programming is a programming paradigm based on objects and data rather than actions and logic. This online course will introduce you to the principles of object-oriented programming in Python, showing you how to create objects, functions, methods, and classes. You’ll use what you learn...

Programming 101: An Introduction to Python for EducatorsCO207

On this course, you’ll explore programming in Python. You’ll discover basic programming concepts, learning how to understand the basics of python syntax and interpret error messages.Ultimately, you’ll use your new coding skills to create your first program - which will be able to solve a simple...

Programming 102: Think like a Computer ScientistCO208

On this course, you’ll explore Python programming at an intermediate level. You’ll discover how to break down problems into smaller parts, and then design and apply algorithms to data. You’ll also explore list structures and their various uses. Ultimately, what you learn will build upon...