2015- 2016 Computing

Curriculum at WIS:
Switched On Computing

Switched On Computing

Covers the new Programme of Study for computing. 6 units per

year group; programming, computational thinking, creativity,
computer networks, communication/ collaboration and productivity.

Order of units can be changed within the year group but must stay
within the year group e.g. Year 1 programming module must be
taught before the Year 2 programming module.

Delivers clear progression of skills from Year 1 to Year 6

Supports teachers of all levels of experience with software demos

and detailed step-by-step planning

Embeds e-Safety to ensure safe and responsible use of technology

Cost:

Switched On Computing POS: 965.00

Hardware: 5,435.16
(beebots, pro- bots, Lego We Do)

APPs: 2,262.24
(Clicker Sentences APP, Clicker Books APP, iMovie
APP, Garage Band)

Software: 988.00
(2SimplePaint, Appshed, Airserver)

Total: 9,576.40 (inc. VAT)

Year One Computing Curriculum

Overview
Title

Summary

Focus

Hardware/
Software

We are Treasure
Hunters

Using
Programmable
Toys

Programming

Beebots

We are TV Chefs

Filming a
Recipe

Computational
Thinking

iPads- iMovie

Illustrating an
e- book

Creativity

Desktop
Computers- 2Paint

Finding Images
Using the Web

Computer
Networks

iPads or desktop
computers- Internet
Explorer

We are Storytellers

Producing a
Talking Book

Communication
/ Collaboration

iPads- Clicker Books

APP

APP ordered X88

licence

We are Celebrating

Creating a Card
Electronically

Productivity

Desktop computersPower Point

We are Painters

We are Collectors

Hardware/
Software Status

4 existing sets OF
Beebots - 2 more
Beebot sets ordered
for FS and 2 Pro Bot
sets ordered for
Year One
APP ordered X88
licence
Software ordered
with site licence

Year Two Computing Curriculum

Overview
Title

Summary

Focus

Hardware/
Software

We are Astronauts

Programming on
Screen

Programming

Scratch

Exploring how
Computer Games
Work

Computational
Thinking

Selection of free
online games

Taking, selecting
and editing
digital images

Creativity

Picasa

Researching a
Topic

Computer
Networks

Linkbunch

Communicating
Clues

Communication

E-mail Software

Recording Bug
Hunt Data

Productivity

We are Games Testers

We are Photographers

We are Researchers

We are Detectives
We are Zoologists

Hardware/
Software Status

Free online

Free online

Free download

Free website

Through VLE
Powerpoint
Microsoft Office
Software

Year Three Computing Curriculum

Overview
Title

Summary

Focus

Hardware/
Software

We are Programmers

Programming an
Animation

Programming

Scratch

Finding and
Correcting bugs
in systems

Computational
Thinking

Snap!

We are Presenters

Videoing
Performances

Creativity

iMovie

We are Network
Engineers

Exploring
computer
networks;
including the
internet

Computer
Networks

Access to school
network and
internet

We are
Communicators

Communicating
Safely on the
Internet

Communication

Skype

We are Opinion
Pollsters

Collecting and
Analysing Data

Productivity

We are Bug Fixers

Hardware/
Software Status
Free online

Free online
APP ordered X88
site licence

Free software
download
Excel
Microsoft Office
Software

Year Four Computing Curriculum

Overview
Title

Summary

Focus

Hardware/
Software

Hardware/
Software Status

We are Software
Developers

Developing a
simple

Programming

2DIY

Free APP

We are Toy Makers

Prototyping an
Interactive Toy

Computational
Thinking

LegoWeDo

1 Class Set Lego

We Do ordered

We are Musicians

Producing Digital
Music

Creativity

Garage Band

APP ordered X88

site licence

We are HTML Editors

Editing and
Writing HTML

Computer
Networks

Notepad

Producing a Wiki

Communication/
Collaboration

Google sites

Productivity

Powerpoint

We are co- authors

We are Meteorologists

Presenting the
weather

Microsoft Office
Software

Year Five Computing Curriculum

Overview
Title

Summary

Focus

Hardware/
Software

Hardware/
Software Status

We are Game
Developers

Developing an
Interactive Game

Programming

2DIY

Free APP- to be
downloaded onto
all iPads.

We are
Crytopgraphers

Cracking Codes

Computational
Thinking

Snap!

Free online

We are Artists

Fusing Geometry
and Art

Creativity

Scratch

Free online

We are Web
Developers

Creating a web
page about cyber
safety

Computer
Networks

Google Sites

We are Bloggers

Sharing
Experiences and
opinions

Communication/
Collaboration

Blogger

Creating a Virtual
Space

Productivity

Picasa Web

We are Architects

Free online

Free online

Year Six Computing Curriculum

Overview
Title

Summary

Focus

Hardware/
Software

Hardware/
Software Status

We are APP Planners

Planning a
Creation of mobile
APP

Computer
Networks

Appshed

Software ordered
with 2500 student
site licence (1
year)

We are Project
Managers

Developing
Project
Management
Skills

Computational
Thinking

Basecamp

We are Market
Researchers

Researching the
APP Market

Productivity

Google Docs

We are Interface
Designers

Designing an
Interface for an
APP

Communication/
Collaboration

Balsamiq

We are APP
Developers

Developing a
Simple Mobile
Phone APP

Programming

Appshed

Software ordered
with 2500 student
site licence (1
year)

We are Marketers

Creating video
and web copy for
a mobile phone
APP

Creativity

iMovie

APP ordered X88

licence

Free for
educational use

Free software with

new VLE
Free for
educational use

Implications of
Switched On Computing
Initial investment in the scheme, software and
hardware.
Scheme ordered and delivered before March 2015 in
order for high- quality staff training to be planned in for
Term 3.
Installation of all free and purchased software onto
teachers laptops and school desktops by Term 3.
Installation of all free and purchased APPs onto all 88
iPads by Term 3.
Regular maintenance and upgrades of all software and
APPs.
At least 3 staff meeting sessions dedicated to the new
Switched on Computing Curriculum in Term 2.

Switched On Computing
Timeline

December 2014- Scheme, software and hardware all ordered.

December 2014- KAS/ SAB to visit GEMS RDS to see Switched On
Computing in action.
December 2014- SAB/ KAS meet with Thaha/ ICT Team regarding
the installation of all free software.
February 2015- Switched On Computing scheme arrives.
February 2015- All free software to be installed on to all teachers
laptops.
March 2015- KAS/ SAB/ Digital Drivers to plan 3 staff training
sessions for Term 3.
April/ May 2015- Staff Training delivered.
May/ June 2015- All purchased software and APPs to be installed
on to all teachers computers
June 2015- Staff induction training planned for delivery in August.
September 2015- All Year Groups begin delivery of the Switched
On Computing Curriculum.

What free software will need to be

downloaded onto teachers laptops and school
desktops?

Complete Microsoft Office (all staff should have this)

Scratch (ensure access to website)- http://scratch.mit.edu/
Snap!- http://snap.berkeley.edu/
Picasa- http://picasa.google.com/
Picasa Web- http://picasa.web.google.com/
Skype- http://www.skype.com/en/
Basecamp- https://basecamp.com/
Google Docs (part of new VLE)
Balsamiq- http://balsamiq.com/

What free APPs will need to be downloaded

onto the schools iPads?

2DIY- http://www.2simple.com/2DIY

Software that we will

Purchase
Desktop Software:
Clicker 6 (also for use of ACe)
2Paint
AppShed
Airserver

APPs:
Clicker Sentences APP
Clicker Books APP
iMovie APP
Garage Band APP

Hardware that we will

Purchase

Beebot Class Bundle X2

Pro Bot Class Bundle X2

LEGO Education We Do Half Classroom

Package X2