When I first learnt the new national curriculum brought with it changes to the ICT, now Computing curriculum, so that it now included programming, I was somewhat amazed and pretty much terrified at the concept of having to learn programming!
However, after reading more about programming and investigating coding using the website Primary Computing, I was relieved! I found that programming could be straightforward and simple if done step by step and explained correctly, and also that there is a plethora of resources and programs available.
The National Curriculum sees the introduction of Computing in September 2014 in response to the vast changes occurring in technology and the demand for technological minded people in the workforce. There is an increasing demand in the industry for individuals who are experienced in the use of digital technologies and thus it has never been as important to educate children in the basics of computing in order to broaden their career prospects.
Click here to see a brief overview of programming.
Thus, teachers are now required to teach children the early stages of coding and programming in orde to provide them with the skills required for the world of technology we live in today. There are a plethora of resources used in schools to teach programming, such as Bee-Bot (click here to see more about Bee-Bots), iPad apps such as Daisy the Dinosaur (click here to see more), computer programs such as Scratch (click here for more about Scratch), and MS Logo (click here for more about MS Logo).
I have explored some software with regard to programming and these can be found by clicking the links above. I have also found that there are a range of coding applications available for both Key Stages 1 and 2. In addition to the ones mentioned above, Kodu, Python, and Raspberry Pi, were also recommended on BlackBoard that I look forward to investigating.
I feel that as programming and computing is becoming a bigger part of society, there will constantly be the introduction of new programs to experiment and learn with. Therefore, I am to continue developing my skills on programming and coding and keeping up to date with the additions to this area of computing.
Click here to see a brief overview of programming.
Thus, teachers are now required to teach children the early stages of coding and programming in orde to provide them with the skills required for the world of technology we live in today. There are a plethora of resources used in schools to teach programming, such as Bee-Bot (click here to see more about Bee-Bots), iPad apps such as Daisy the Dinosaur (click here to see more), computer programs such as Scratch (click here for more about Scratch), and MS Logo (click here for more about MS Logo).
I have explored some software with regard to programming and these can be found by clicking the links above. I have also found that there are a range of coding applications available for both Key Stages 1 and 2. In addition to the ones mentioned above, Kodu, Python, and Raspberry Pi, were also recommended on BlackBoard that I look forward to investigating.
I feel that as programming and computing is becoming a bigger part of society, there will constantly be the introduction of new programs to experiment and learn with. Therefore, I am to continue developing my skills on programming and coding and keeping up to date with the additions to this area of computing.