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On Thursday I did some face to face training with the staff at Brabins Endowed. We looked in detail at the practicalities behand implementing the Teach Computing scheme, in terms of the software required and any training that staff would need to teach the units. We also talked a length about mixed aged planning. I'll do a separate post on this soon.
Claire, the IT lead emailed me and said -'Thank you so much for last night. It was really useful'
That is all I need to hear to help me feel as though I am making a difference to the teachers working so hard in school.
I can support you with all aspects of the computing curriculum, and The areas that teachers find most challenging are delivering the crumble kits, the microbits and data logging.
I can easily set up a meeting via Teams if you aren't in the area (Preston, Lancashire) but I can also come into your school to deliver a staff meeting if you live near to Preston.
Get in touch to have a chat and we can discuss your needs.
Hope you have a great week and please share.
Laura
Primary IT consultant

For those of you that already use, or are considering using the resources and planning at www.teachcomputing.org , I have put together an overview of the equipment and software or equipment needed. Hopefully, it will prevent it being quite so overwhelming especially when it comes to the resources that are needed.
Even if you have a planning resource in place, it might be worth looking at some of the units to help you deliver the units more effectively. The resources are free and they are extremely detailed.
Please feel free to get in touch if you would like any support or you have any questions.
Thank you,
Laura

Today's app - Sketches drawing & art app - I love this app and it has some brilliant features that are all free. One request I get regularly is, 'Can you import an image?' and, yes you can. Import from your camera roll, take a photo or import from files. It includes all types of drawing tools and it is very responsive if you have the luxury of an Apple pencil. Why not incorporate technology into your art lessons? I guarantee your children will love it!
Let me know if you use it.
Laura

Tayasui Sketches