Computing
Learning: For a better future
” Computing is not about about computers anymore. It is about living”
Computing Rationale
The domain for computing is moving so fast that is is important to keep up to speed with the latest developments. Technology, which brings together tools to promote development, use and information exchange, has as its main objective of making tasks easier and the solving of many problems of mankind. The development of new technologies helps to save lives; it improves work and makes the world better.
Computing is multi-faceted and in order to prepare our pupils for this fast changing world we must prepare them with the skills and knowledge they need. Computing has its own history and timeline from Alan Turing and Joan Clarke and their codebreaking work at Bletchley park during World War 2 to, Tim Berners Lee- the inventor of the World Wide Web. It is by understanding what has come before that our pupils will understand where we are now and what is to come in the future.
Intent
We have adopted the ‘Digital Learning Cornwall’ curriculum, which is a spiral curriculum, that is structured in units. We want out pupils to be proficient and able to manage technological advances and challenges of the future.
The five key aims are:
- Our curriculum is greatly ambitious and receives regular updates placing it above and beyond the aims and objectives stated in the national curriculum.
- Children will understand that information technology consists of a wide variety of computer systems and contexts, relevant to the ever-changing modern world.
- Our curriculum allows children to understand and apply the fundamental principles and concepts of computer science, including logic, algorithms, data and information, and programming, including hardware.
- Children are responsible, competent, confident and creative users of IT. The curriculum teaches children to be cautious and safe users of internet-connected technologies, as befits our modern age and digitally connected communities.
- The curriculum allows children to become confident creators of digital artefacts and media, applying new and unfamiliar technologies to their productions.
The learning outcomes are organised as follows:
- Programming and Controlling Hardware
- Data & Information
- Computer Systems & Concepts
- and Digital Media
see the attached guide for more information on these areas. The units incorporate online safety and digital citizenship and aim for children to feel confident and independent when using technology. In addition to this, pupils access Project Evolve to secure their knowledge of online safety.
Computing Long Term Overview 2024
Digital Learning Cornwall- Knowledge & Skills Curriculum Overview
The National College – Parent Guides to Online Safety
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