Crash Course - Computer Science, Coding & ICT CPD Educator Workshop.
Date and time
Location
Online event
Refund policy
No Refunds
Primary and Post-Primary - This Online event covers the practicals on Scratch. HTML, CSS and Python. 40+ hours of teaching resources.
About this event
This workshop will aid educators within the Primary, Post-Primary and National Training sectors to refresh or upskill in the areas of Computer Science, Coding and ICT. No prior coding experience is required. Resource available for all levels. (Excluding LC Resources)
Phase 1 - Introduction to Computer Sciences and How to teach CS through Scratch
Implement computing and coding in their classroom.
For those that are already delivering computing and coding, this course will provide a full syllabus to allow teachers to expand their current skills portfolio.
What will be covered?
Presentation (Overview of Workshop)
Resources – YouTube for Education & Educational Website Usage.
Discuss ‘Short Course Coding – Specification for Junior Cycle’
Coding through Scratch – Practicals
Introduction to HTML & CSS (Overview)
Introduction to Python. (Overview)
Phase 2 – An Introduction to HTML & CSS Post-Primary Workshop
Implement HTML & CSS in their classroom.
For those that are already delivering HTML & CSS, this course will provide a full syllabus to allow teachers to expand their current skills portfolio.
What will be covered?
Understanding how websites work.
Understanding the difference between The Internet & The Web.
Introduction to HTML & CSS.
Developing Web pages.
Syllabus navigation & exploration.
Exploring useful HTML & CSS websites.
JC Short Coding Course – Roadmap, resources and walkthrough.
Phase 3 – An Introduction to Python Programming Post-Primary Workshop
Implement Python in their classroom.
For those that are already delivering Python, this course will provide a full syllabus to allow teachers to expand their current skills portfolio.
What will be covered?
How to use Python IDLE & Interface & Environment.
Using Turtle Graphics.
Understanding Variables & Numbers.
Loops. While, Repeat (For) & Nested.
Conditions & Boolean Logic.
JC Short Coding Course – Roadmap, resources and walkthrough.
Cost: This programme will cost €175 per attendee and will be payable through Eventbrite or by direct online payment.
Time: 10:30 to 14:30
To get the most from the workshop you will need to download the following programmes onto your laptop:
Scratch 2.0 Offline, Notepad++ & Python all are available free from HERE http://computingatschools.ie/free-downloads/
