# data[].attributes.headline
Myths about young children and technology 

# data[].attributes.subject
Myths about young children and technology 

# data[].attributes.body
Written by L Plowan and J McPake

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
seven myths about young children and technology L Plowman, J McPake.pdf

# data[].attributes.body
Programming a teacher robot to make a jam sandwich.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.readable_text
There is an updated verion of this activity here.

Jam Sandwich Algorithm

Create an algorithm (a precise set of instructions or rules to achieve an outcome or solve a problem) to instruct a pretend robot (teacher) to make a jam sandwich. One of the steps towards writing a good algorithm, that can be converted into code, is precision. Precision doesn't come naturally to most humans. Another computational thinking skill is evaluation in this case is my algorithm fit for purpose. The robot teacher interpretation of their algorithm helps pupils to evaluate its effectiveness and make changes if needed. Is it an algorithm or is it coding though, who cares its lots of fun!

Planning and Word List

Jam Sandwich planning and word list pdf

Resources

SEN Sheet pdf

Outakes Video (don't show to pupils until after the activity)

The Jam Sandwich Algorithm has been mentioned in the Telegraph online, taught at infant, junior and secondary levels translated into Dutch and I have had tweets from teachers in American using it.

Miss Reynolds from
St Francis CofE Primary School in Swindon links it to writing

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
There is an updated verion of this activity here. Jam Sandwich Algorithm Create an algorithm (a precise set of instructions or rules to achieve an outcome or solve a problem) to instruct a pretend robot (teacher) to make a jam sandwich. One of the steps towards writing a good algorithm, that can be converted into code, is precision.

# data[].attributes.body
Videos

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
The Professional Development Service for Teachers (PDST) Technology in Education promotes the integration of ICT in learning and teaching in first & second level…