Computing HUB

As one of the National Centre of Computing Education’s first forty regional computing hubs, Bishop Challoner is continuing to provide remote support in computing education to students and teachers across the West Midlands whilst schools are closed.

 

Supporting students

The NCCE have put together a Home Learning programme, designed to help students to continue their computing studies while at home. Teachers and parents can schedule the activities as part of the school day.  

To support the Home Learning programme, students can attend live drop-in sessions, hosted by expert computing teachers from our computing hub network. These Q&A sessions are available daily, to help explain the key principles of the weekly featured topics, and identify misconceptions.  

The Home Learning programme and daily Q&A sessions can be found here: 

https://teachcomputing.org/home-teaching 

 

Supporting teachers

Our computing CPD sessions have now gone online! As a computing hub, we are providing three courses, delivered through scheduled live, interactive online sessions led by an experienced practitioner. 

Representing Algorithms Using Flowcharts and Pseudocode 

An understanding of algorithms is vital for success in GCSE Computer Science. Students need to know how algorithms are designed to solve a problem, and how these designs are represented to other humans. Improve your knowledge of algorithms to the level appropriate for GCSE teaching.  

This course is for current or prospective teachers of GCSE Computer Science, with some understanding of Computer Science fundamentals.  

Book on here: https://tinyurl.com/cc420wm

 

The Internet and Cyber Security 

The internet has transformed modern life bringing rich capability to networked computers. Find out how the internet works and how it has produced many new threats, resulting in the rapidly growing cybersecurity industry.  

Mapped closely to the specifications of GCSE Computer Science, the course will provide you with deepened knowledge and confidence that your students are equipped for their exams.  

Book on here: https://tinyurl.com/cc432wmids 

 

Primary Programming and Algorithms

This CPD is designed for primary computing coordinators looking to develop their own teaching and that of their colleagues.  

Programming and algorithms are fundamental to the primary computing curriculum. During this CPD, you will discover engaging and effective ways to help children use computational thinking. A range of approaches will be explored, including ‘unplugged’ activities that require no computer.  

Book on here: https://tinyurl.com/cc455wm 

 

If you require any support with home learning, or you would like to attend one of our online courses, please get in touch by emailing: teachcomputing@bishopchalloner.bham.sch.uk