https://padlet.com/sparkyspark/xkpbckk6mkerl3hj A collection of resources for teaching and leading primary computing en-us 2020-06-07 18:01:26 UTC 2025-09-27 19:38:16 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f5a5.png Sparkyspark https://padlet.com/sparkyspark/xkpbckk6mkerl3hj/wish/615498938 A must read - breaks down the primary computing curriculum into understandable chunks and offers some direction on designing your school’s curriculum. ]]> 2020-06-07 18:05:46 UTC https://padlet.com/sparkyspark/xkpbckk6mkerl3hj/wish/615498938 Sparkyspark https://padlet.com/sparkyspark/xkpbckk6mkerl3hj/wish/615502008 “It contains the essential subject knowledge, with a framework and guidance for planning, teaching and assessing progress for all pupils.”]]> 2020-06-07 18:08:17 UTC https://padlet.com/sparkyspark/xkpbckk6mkerl3hj/wish/615502008 Sparkyspark https://padlet.com/sparkyspark/xkpbckk6mkerl3hj/wish/615529016 A range of resources designed to cover aspects of the primary curriculum ]]> 2020-06-07 18:31:03 UTC https://padlet.com/sparkyspark/xkpbckk6mkerl3hj/wish/615529016 Sparkyspark https://padlet.com/sparkyspark/xkpbckk6mkerl3hj/wish/615539379 Variety of plugged and unplugged ideas]]> 2020-06-07 18:39:31 UTC https://padlet.com/sparkyspark/xkpbckk6mkerl3hj/wish/615539379 Sparkyspark https://padlet.com/sparkyspark/xkpbckk6mkerl3hj/wish/615543621 2020-06-07 18:42:57 UTC https://padlet.com/sparkyspark/xkpbckk6mkerl3hj/wish/615543621 Sparkyspark https://padlet.com/sparkyspark/xkpbckk6mkerl3hj/wish/615545466 CEOP resources for teaching online safety]]> 2020-06-07 18:44:30 UTC https://padlet.com/sparkyspark/xkpbckk6mkerl3hj/wish/615545466 Sparkyspark https://padlet.com/sparkyspark/xkpbckk6mkerl3hj/wish/615562011 Join the CAS community to learn and contribute to development of computing knowledge in schools. Local events held regularly.]]> 2020-06-07 18:58:31 UTC https://padlet.com/sparkyspark/xkpbckk6mkerl3hj/wish/615562011 Sparkyspark https://padlet.com/sparkyspark/xkpbckk6mkerl3hj/wish/615569859 A bank of unplugged ideas for teaching computing concepts]]> 2020-06-07 19:05:09 UTC https://padlet.com/sparkyspark/xkpbckk6mkerl3hj/wish/615569859 Sparkyspark https://padlet.com/sparkyspark/xkpbckk6mkerl3hj/wish/615574292 2020-06-07 19:08:12 UTC https://padlet.com/sparkyspark/xkpbckk6mkerl3hj/wish/615574292 Sparkyspark https://padlet.com/sparkyspark/xkpbckk6mkerl3hj/wish/615576439 The computing and digital making magazine for educators ]]> 2020-06-07 19:09:56 UTC https://padlet.com/sparkyspark/xkpbckk6mkerl3hj/wish/615576439 Sparkyspark https://padlet.com/sparkyspark/xkpbckk6mkerl3hj/wish/615578873 2020-06-07 19:11:59 UTC https://padlet.com/sparkyspark/xkpbckk6mkerl3hj/wish/615578873 Sparkyspark https://padlet.com/sparkyspark/xkpbckk6mkerl3hj/wish/615582337 2020-06-07 19:14:50 UTC https://padlet.com/sparkyspark/xkpbckk6mkerl3hj/wish/615582337 Sparkyspark https://padlet.com/sparkyspark/xkpbckk6mkerl3hj/wish/615586380 2020-06-07 19:17:59 UTC https://padlet.com/sparkyspark/xkpbckk6mkerl3hj/wish/615586380 Sparkyspark https://padlet.com/sparkyspark/xkpbckk6mkerl3hj/wish/615589017 2020-06-07 19:19:49 UTC https://padlet.com/sparkyspark/xkpbckk6mkerl3hj/wish/615589017 Sparkyspark https://padlet.com/sparkyspark/xkpbckk6mkerl3hj/wish/615600199 2020-06-07 19:27:57 UTC https://padlet.com/sparkyspark/xkpbckk6mkerl3hj/wish/615600199 Sparkyspark https://padlet.com/sparkyspark/xkpbckk6mkerl3hj/wish/615603082 2020-06-07 19:30:11 UTC https://padlet.com/sparkyspark/xkpbckk6mkerl3hj/wish/615603082 Sparkyspark https://padlet.com/sparkyspark/xkpbckk6mkerl3hj/wish/615605324 2020-06-07 19:32:07 UTC https://padlet.com/sparkyspark/xkpbckk6mkerl3hj/wish/615605324 Sparkyspark https://padlet.com/sparkyspark/xkpbckk6mkerl3hj/wish/615607570 Play based learning, creating links between experts in secondary computing and primary schools. ]]> 2020-06-07 19:33:58 UTC https://padlet.com/sparkyspark/xkpbckk6mkerl3hj/wish/615607570 Sparkyspark https://padlet.com/sparkyspark/xkpbckk6mkerl3hj/wish/615612125 2017 Review of computing education in UK schools - follow on from ‘Shut down or restart?’]]> 2020-06-07 19:37:28 UTC https://padlet.com/sparkyspark/xkpbckk6mkerl3hj/wish/615612125 Sparkyspark https://padlet.com/sparkyspark/xkpbckk6mkerl3hj/wish/615615237 2012 report on ICT education in the UK]]> 2020-06-07 19:40:01 UTC https://padlet.com/sparkyspark/xkpbckk6mkerl3hj/wish/615615237 Sparkyspark https://padlet.com/sparkyspark/xkpbckk6mkerl3hj/wish/615629423 2020-06-07 19:51:16 UTC https://padlet.com/sparkyspark/xkpbckk6mkerl3hj/wish/615629423 Sparkyspark https://padlet.com/sparkyspark/xkpbckk6mkerl3hj/wish/615634157 2020-06-07 19:54:35 UTC https://padlet.com/sparkyspark/xkpbckk6mkerl3hj/wish/615634157 Sparkyspark https://padlet.com/sparkyspark/xkpbckk6mkerl3hj/wish/615635818 2020-06-07 19:55:58 UTC https://padlet.com/sparkyspark/xkpbckk6mkerl3hj/wish/615635818 Sparkyspark https://padlet.com/sparkyspark/xkpbckk6mkerl3hj/wish/615670344 2020-06-07 20:24:01 UTC https://padlet.com/sparkyspark/xkpbckk6mkerl3hj/wish/615670344 Sparkyspark https://padlet.com/sparkyspark/xkpbckk6mkerl3hj/wish/615676619 2020-06-07 20:28:59 UTC https://padlet.com/sparkyspark/xkpbckk6mkerl3hj/wish/615676619 Sparkyspark https://padlet.com/sparkyspark/xkpbckk6mkerl3hj/wish/615678357 2020-06-07 20:30:13 UTC https://padlet.com/sparkyspark/xkpbckk6mkerl3hj/wish/615678357 Sparkyspark https://padlet.com/sparkyspark/xkpbckk6mkerl3hj/wish/615723236 Free training on how apple products can be used in education ]]> 2020-06-07 21:11:37 UTC https://padlet.com/sparkyspark/xkpbckk6mkerl3hj/wish/615723236 Sparkyspark https://padlet.com/sparkyspark/xkpbckk6mkerl3hj/wish/615724439 Free online training for using google products in education ]]> 2020-06-07 21:12:54 UTC https://padlet.com/sparkyspark/xkpbckk6mkerl3hj/wish/615724439 Sparkyspark https://padlet.com/sparkyspark/xkpbckk6mkerl3hj/wish/641355103 2020-06-26 20:08:34 UTC https://padlet.com/sparkyspark/xkpbckk6mkerl3hj/wish/641355103 https://padlet.com/sparkyspark/xkpbckk6mkerl3hj/wish/641534597 CS First ]]> 2020-06-27 04:32:09 UTC https://padlet.com/sparkyspark/xkpbckk6mkerl3hj/wish/641534597 https://padlet.com/sparkyspark/xkpbckk6mkerl3hj/wish/641534696 The EdTech Guru]]> 2020-06-27 04:32:36 UTC https://padlet.com/sparkyspark/xkpbckk6mkerl3hj/wish/641534696 https://padlet.com/sparkyspark/xkpbckk6mkerl3hj/wish/641535127 Digital Essential Skills ]]> 2020-06-27 04:34:31 UTC https://padlet.com/sparkyspark/xkpbckk6mkerl3hj/wish/641535127 https://padlet.com/sparkyspark/xkpbckk6mkerl3hj/wish/641558732 2020-06-27 06:28:09 UTC https://padlet.com/sparkyspark/xkpbckk6mkerl3hj/wish/641558732 https://padlet.com/sparkyspark/xkpbckk6mkerl3hj/wish/641629273 Lessons and videos on teaching and learning computer science with Swift using Swift Playgrounds]]> 2020-06-27 11:03:46 UTC https://padlet.com/sparkyspark/xkpbckk6mkerl3hj/wish/641629273 Sparkyspark https://padlet.com/sparkyspark/xkpbckk6mkerl3hj/wish/649594107 Used with tablet coding app, drawing, blocks & text based programming. Basically indestructible, waterproof and versatile. ]]> 2020-07-07 22:55:29 UTC https://padlet.com/sparkyspark/xkpbckk6mkerl3hj/wish/649594107 Sparkyspark https://padlet.com/sparkyspark/xkpbckk6mkerl3hj/wish/649594870 Programmable floor robot. Newer versions now rechargeable. Good for early understanding of algorithms, links with maths quarter turn objective (EYFS & KS1) ]]> 2020-07-07 22:57:06 UTC https://padlet.com/sparkyspark/xkpbckk6mkerl3hj/wish/649594870 Sparkyspark https://padlet.com/sparkyspark/xkpbckk6mkerl3hj/wish/649595474 Very similar to Bee-Bot, see through so electronic components are seen, Bluetooth connectivity and compatible with the TacTile (instruction tiles, early algorithm ‘writing’)]]> 2020-07-07 22:58:31 UTC https://padlet.com/sparkyspark/xkpbckk6mkerl3hj/wish/649595474 Sparkyspark https://padlet.com/sparkyspark/xkpbckk6mkerl3hj/wish/649596244 Programmable floor robot designed to be used outside. Rechargeable. Only downside - 45 degree turns rather than 90 degree, thus making links to Maths NC less obvious. ]]> 2020-07-07 23:00:03 UTC https://padlet.com/sparkyspark/xkpbckk6mkerl3hj/wish/649596244 Sparkyspark https://padlet.com/sparkyspark/xkpbckk6mkerl3hj/wish/649597705 Toy designed for young children, early experiences of algorithmic thinking]]> 2020-07-07 23:03:39 UTC https://padlet.com/sparkyspark/xkpbckk6mkerl3hj/wish/649597705 Sparkyspark https://padlet.com/sparkyspark/xkpbckk6mkerl3hj/wish/649599200 Designed for early years - superb alternative to Bee-Bots, uses a programming board with tiles to send instructions (visible steps). ]]> 2020-07-07 23:06:52 UTC https://padlet.com/sparkyspark/xkpbckk6mkerl3hj/wish/649599200 Sparkyspark https://padlet.com/sparkyspark/xkpbckk6mkerl3hj/wish/649600858 Key Stage 2+, block coding & python available, versatile with easy DT & science links, very affordable.]]> 2020-07-07 23:10:20 UTC https://padlet.com/sparkyspark/xkpbckk6mkerl3hj/wish/649600858 Sparkyspark https://padlet.com/sparkyspark/xkpbckk6mkerl3hj/wish/649601349 2020-07-07 23:11:21 UTC https://padlet.com/sparkyspark/xkpbckk6mkerl3hj/wish/649601349 Sparkyspark https://padlet.com/sparkyspark/xkpbckk6mkerl3hj/wish/695944598 An interesting blog post from Jane Waite about scaffolding the teaching of programming.]]> 2020-08-24 20:49:55 UTC https://padlet.com/sparkyspark/xkpbckk6mkerl3hj/wish/695944598 Sparkyspark https://padlet.com/sparkyspark/xkpbckk6mkerl3hj/wish/1058457655 @missvidler on Twitter has compiled a great selection of activities from different resources to cover computing concepts in unplugged ways during home learning. ]]> 2021-01-06 06:48:55 UTC https://padlet.com/sparkyspark/xkpbckk6mkerl3hj/wish/1058457655