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Physical computing kits - KS2 data loggers

CP257 Face to face course

Explore physical computing, data and information in computing using data loggers and find out how Teach Computing Curriculum can be used to engage pupils.

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Data & information Physical Computing Kit Key stage 2 Teach primary computing certificate
Face to face course 90 minutes

  • Leicester 21 January 16:00—21 January 2025
  • Lincoln 11 February 10:45—11 February 2025
  • London 22 April 13:30—22 April 2025
  • Welling 23 April 13:00—23 April 2025
  • Lincoln 3 June 10:45—3 June 2025

Physical computing involves using digital devices to sense and interact with the world – an engaging alternative to screen-only activity. Physical computing touches upon many areas of the computing curriculum. Data loggers are digital devices which can record and store data over time. Data loggers can store a range of information about the environment around them, such as temperature, light levels or sound.

During this CPD, you’ll explore how data loggers can be used in the classroom to support the teaching of the KS2 computing curriculum. You’ll find out how the data loggers and their related software work, gain hands-on experience of using them to collect a range of data and how to use them with pupils to collect, analyse, evaluate and present a range of data.

The National Centre for Computing Education has developed a data logger 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 teachers and subject leaders of computing, looking to develop their use of digital devices as part of their computing curriculum.

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:

  • Recognise how data loggers can be used to collect, analyse, evaluate, and present data and information
  • Know how to use a data logger and how to apply this in the classroom
  • Have the confidence to deliver a Teach Computing Curriculum unit using data loggers

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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