Computer Science Accelerator in the Summer
Are you looking to supercharge your computer science knowledge this term? ๐ฅFire up your computer๐ฅ, free your imagination and join us for a summer of learning.
What is CSA in the Summer?
- Part of the Summer of Computing, a programme of curated courses for teachers taking place in July and August
- Tracks to follow for new, intermediate and advanced learners (see below)
- Teachers of all subject backgrounds are welcome
- Online courses: start at any time and learn at your own pace
- Remote and face to face courses: short, live training courses, taught by our subject experts
- Get up to ยฃ1800 of bursary funding for your school or college
- Receive a nationally recognised certificate through our Computer Science Accelerator
Beginner track
Join our new to computing track if you have little or no experience of teaching computing and want to build a core set of skills to use in your classroom.
Your track will include two of the remote courses below:
๐โโ๐ฉโ๐ปโจ Introduction to algorithms, programming and data
๐๐ณ๐ Introduction to computer systems, networking and security
๐๐ท๐จ Python programming constructs: sequencing, selection and iteration
We also recommend booking on two or more of our online courses:
๐คท๐ฝโโ๏ธ๐๐ซ๏ธ How computers work: demystifying computation: available 5 July - 12 September
๐๏ธ ๐ฅ๏ธ ๐ข Programming 101: an introduction to python for educators: available 2 August - 10 October
๐ ๐ค ๐ฉโ๐ป Impact of technology: how to lead classroom discussions: available 2 August - 3 October
Intermediate tracks
We offer a range of different pathways to help you build on your subject knowledge.
Preparing to teach GCSE computer scienceJoin this track if you're looking to build your knowledge of KS3 to meet the requirements of the KS4 curriculum.
Your track will include two of the following remote courses:
๐๐ท๐จPython programming constructs: sequencing, selection and iteration
๐จโ๐ป๐ต๐ปโโ๏ธ๐The internet and Cybersecurity
๐ ๐ปRepresenting algorithms using flowcharts and pseudocode
We also recommend booking on two or more of our online courses:
๐คท๐ฝโโ๏ธ๐๐ซ๏ธHow computers work: demystifying computation: available 5 July - 12 September
๐งฉ๐กUnderstanding computer systems: available 2 August - 3 October
๐ณ๐จโ๏ธAn introduction to computer networking for teachers: available 2 August - 3 October
New to algorithms and programmingIf you have a good understanding of computer systems but need help with programming, our new to algorithms and programming track is the one for you. Your track will include two of the following remote courses:
๐โโ๐ฉโ๐ปโจIntroduction to algorithms, programming and data
๐๐ท๐จPython programming constructs: sequencing, selection and iteration
๐ ๐ปRepresenting algorithms using flowcharts and pseudocode
We also recommend booking on two or more of our online courses:
1๏ธโฃ0๏ธโฃ1๏ธโฃProgramming 101: an introduction to Python for educators: available 2 August - 10 October
1๏ธโฃ0๏ธโฃ2๏ธโฃProgramming 102: think like a computer scientist: available 7 June - 22 August
1๏ธโฃ0๏ธโฃ3๏ธโฃ Programming 103: saving and structuring data: available 5 July - 5 September
New to computer systems and networkingJoin our new to computer systems track if you are confident with programming but need help with systems and networks. Your track will include two of the following remote courses:
๐๐ณ๐Introduction to computer systems, networking and security
๐ป๐ฑComputer processors and instruction sets
๐๐จโ๐ซFundamentals of computer networks
We also recommend booking on two or more of our online courses:
๐ณ๐จโ๏ธAn introduction to computer networking for teachers: available 2 August - 3 October
โจ๏ธ๐งRepresenting data with images and sound: available 7 June - 22 August
๐ค๐ก๐ฅUnderstanding computer systems: available 2 August - 3 October
Advanced track
Join our advanced GCSE computer science track if you are a teacher who is familiar with GCSE computer science and want to learn new skills to use in your classroom. Your track will include two of the remote courses below:
โ๐ผ ๐ฉ๐ผโ๐ป ๐ Higher attainment in GCSE computer science
๐๐ช Python programming: advanced subject knowledge, implementation and testing
๐๐๐งฑPython programming: analysis, design and evaluation
We also recommend booking on two or more of our online courses:
๐ ๐ง Design and prototype embedded computer systems: available 2 August - 3 October
๐ฉโ๐ป โ๏ธ Programming with GUIs: available 2 August - 3 October
๐คโจ๏ธ๐ฑ๏ธIntroduction to web development: available 5 July - 5 September
Summer schools
We are also offering face to face events throughout the summer for our beginner, intermediate and advanced tracks. Any of our courses taking place at the National STEM Learning Centre in York are residential events and include free accommodation.
New to computing (face to face): 27 โ29 July: Southampton
24 August โ26 August: York (residential)
Advanced GCSE computer science (face to face):3 August โ5 August: York (residential)
23 August - 24 August: High Wycombe
Preparing to teach GCSE computer science (face to face):
24 August โ 26 August: Southampton
Introduction to algorithms, programming and data for D&T teachers:
10 August - 11 August: York (residential)
Share your achievements
And finally, if you're getting involved in the ๐Summer of Computing๐, we'd love to hear from you. We are running a competition between Thursday 1 July - Tuesday 31 August for teachers who participate in one or more of our summer CPD events. To find out more, head to our Facebook or Twitter page.