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Physical computing kit - KS2 Crumble - short course

CP252 Face to face course

Explore physical computing using the Crumble device and how the Teach Computing Curriculum can be used to engage students.

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Face to face course 90 minutes

  • Bognor Regis 20 December 10:00—20 December 2024
  • Maidstone 8 January 16:00—8 January 2025
  • Wallasey 9 January 15:15—9 January 2025
  • High Wycombe 14 January 15:30—14 January 2025
  • Aylesbury 16 January 09:30—16 January 2025
  • Wallingford 20 January 15:30—20 January 2025
  • Uxbridge 30 January 09:30—30 January 2025
  • Exeter 5 February 15:00—5 February 2025
  • Camberley 7 February 09:00—7 February 2025
  • Camberley 7 February 10:30—7 February 2025
  • Lincoln 11 February 12:45—11 February 2025
  • Dartford 12 February 15:30—12 February 2025
  • London 24 February 10:00—24 February 2025
  • Ashton-under-Lyne 26 February 15:00—26 February 2025
  • Horsham 27 February 16:00—27 February 2025
  • Bingley 4 March 13:00—4 March 2025
  • Leeds 10 March 14:00—10 March 2025
  • Wellington 19 March 09:00—19 March 2025
  • Lincoln 3 June 12:45—3 June 2025
  • Wellington 1 July 09:00—1 July 2025

Physical computing involves programming digital devices to sense and interact with the world – an engaging alternative to screen-only activity. It touches upon many areas of the computing curriculum, bringing subject knowledge and programming skills to engaging and enjoyable classroom activities.

The Crumble Controller is an easy-to-use programmable device, ideal for physical computing in primary schools. It is capable of driving two motors. With 4 input / output terminals, children can connect LEDs, switches and other interesting add-ons.

During this CPD you’ll explore how Crumble can be used in the classroom, with blocks of code ‘snapping’ together in an easy-to-use, Scratch-like environment suitable for key stage 2. You’ll find out how to setup the device, how to make use of input and output terminals and explore how to use the device with children. The CPD will help you gain confidence in teaching using Crumble, and the free Teach Computing Curriculum.

The National Centre for Computing Education has developed a Crumble physical computing kit that can be borrowed from your local Computing Hub, following your CPD.

Who is it for?

This course is aimed at classroom teacher and subject leaders of computing, looking to develop physical computing approaches in the KS2 classroom.

How long is this course?

This course consists of one 90 minute session. 

How will you learn?

Hands-on experiential learning with the collaborative support of your peers, led by an experienced Professional Development Leader. The course will model teaching approaches that can be taken back to the classroom.

Outcomes

By the end of this course you will be able to:

  • Understand the impact physical computing has on engaging students in computing
  • Lead children to create block based programs to control the Crumble
  • Understand how the Teach Computing Curriculum unit can be delivered with the Crumble

This course is part of Teach primary computing

Teach primary computing

Our nationally recognised qualification will support you to demonstrate your commitment to developing your own practice and to computing as a school subject.

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