Computational Thinking in Attymass National School
Video Overview
A school Principal describes his school’s approach to computational thinking from infants to sixth class. This includes the use of Beebots, Scratch, Lego Wedo and engaging in computational thinking challenges, such as Bebras. Reference is made to a JRC report. Accessible here: https://tinyurl.com/4a79nm2b
Description
A school Principal describes his school’s approach to encorporate Computational Thinking (CT) in lessons from infants to sixth class. This begin with the exploration of a JRC report which published the benifits of ICT. An area of target for this school was problem solving. Pupils are exposed to Beebots, Scratch, Lego Wedo and engage in computational thinking challenges, such as Bebras.
Courses that you might be interested in
Coding and Computational Thinking Using Scratch (Primary)
Digital Learning Framework
This video supports the following statements of the Digital Learning Framework (DLF):
Teaching & Learning (1. Learner Outcomes)
- 1.1 Pupils use appropriate digital technologies to foster active, creative and critical engagement in attaining challenging learning outcomes.
- 1.3 Pupils use digital technologies in highly effective ways to develop their knowledge, skills and understanding in accordance with the content objectives, learning outcomes, skills and concepts of the Primary School Curriculum.
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