A cover lesson suitable for any KS3 class - it starts with a simple Do Now task (answers given for peer/self marking) then gives students written task linked to ethical issues in computing (this task could be removed if you don’t use books). The rest of the lesson gives students a range of fun, engaging but relevant computing tasks to choose from. No input required from cover teacher and it is engaging enough that students will want to just get on with their choices of tasks.

Revision Guide / Knowledge Organiser for the entire OCR GCSE Computer Science Spec (J277) Colour coded, 21 pages. PDF suitable for printing and Powerpoint file incase you want to edit it. Each topic can be printed separately as a lesson resource/Do Now task/Revision Sheet/Homework/Flipped learning resource. Each topic has examples of exam questions which can be answered by students. Key vocabulary is highlighted. You are welcome to share with students on a password protected area of your website but please do not share publicly online. Please write a review if you find it useful :)

A powerpoint to go through before paper 2 (OCR computer science)

A powerpoint to go through before paper 1 (OCR GCSE Computer Science) to give students an overview of each topic/reminder of key terms

Three lessons (each planned to be 100 minutes but could be split in half for shorter lessons) Introducing KS3 to python using I do/We do/ You do modelling to build up their understanding.

A fully resourced lesson to help students GCSE students understand how to program and call procedures in python. The lesson uses the children’s story “we’re going on a bearhunt” and “Old Mac Donald had a farm” to teach the concepts in a way that students will be able to relate to.

13 whole lessons and all the resources (originally intended to be an hour and a half each but could be reduced down or split) on programming in python. Ideal for year 9, 10 or 11. A whole terms worth of work, all animated with answers so that a non-specialist could deliver. ** Includes:** Programming inputs of different data types Outputs Selection operators Nested selection Iteration Calculations MOD and DIV Arrays Arrays and iteration Procedures Functions All lessons start with a “Do Now” task of recall questions Each lesson uses the I do/We do/ You do model to scaffold learning The lesson include a mix of book work and computer work but it could be all done on a computer if you don’t use exercise books. Some lessons have print outs to support them (they could be adapted to do them without the printouts but the print outs have really enhanced the lessons for me). The lessons have worked brilliantly for us and resulted in confidence programmers. Please do leave a review if you find them helpful.

A whole terms worth of work for GCSE Computer Science OCR covering: What makes a computer system Embedded systems The CPU Primary and secondary storage Virtual memory Images Sound Character sets Binary Hexadecimal Binary Shift Binary addition Each lesson starts with a Do Now task and includes animated answers to make it easy to run through them. Each lesson uses I DO, WE DO, YOU DO models. The lessons were originally designed to be 100 minutes long but the lessons could by divided up into hour lessons or less if required. Each powerpoint is animated to ensure that it breaks down the concepts and can be delivered by teachers who are less confident in the topics. Please leave a review if you find it useful. Thank you :)

Display consisting of 11 different women who have been influential in Computer science (past and present). Perfect for showing girls that computing isn’t just for the boys!

Lesson powerpoints and resources that you can just pick up and teach from on: Binary Hexadecimal Binary Shift Binary addition Images Sound Characters All lesson powerpoints are animated to make them easy to deliver. All lessons include a do now tasks to encourage recall and use the I do, we do, you do model.

A lesson powerpoint on ethical issues in technology. Gives students the opportunity to investigate various ethical issues relating to new use of technology.

Complete lesson (120 minutes or two singles) on long answer/essay techique. It teaches students how to break down the question and ensure that they get all of the marks. The lesson uses the I do / We Do / You do technique to build students confidence and ensure success Written for the OCR computer science spec

A complete lesson with resources (one 120 minute lesson or two 60 minute lessons) on data types. The lesson uses the I do/We do/You do technique to ensure that students fully understand what they are programming. This lesson worked really well with my class. Created for J277 OCR Computer Science course

A one off lesson on e-waste and the impact of technology on the environment.

Printable Do Now Tasks for KS3 computing (10 for year 7, 10 for year 8 and 10 for year 9). All single sided A4 but include an extension activity to be done on the reverse of the sheet. Without the extension each sheet would take around 7 minutes to complete but with the extension it could be around 15 mins so can be used flexibly. Layering of concepts across the year groups - accessible for lower literacy students, calming activities to encourage focus. Perfect for: having ready for cover lessons to allow the teacher to get themselves organised. students who in isolation/moved to another classroom to give them something relevant and paper based to do Everyday lessons Homework Extension tasks for finished students

A one off lesson that introduces students to For Loops and the time/sleep function so that they can create a program for the Baby Shark Song.

Knowledge organiser to accompany a Key Stage 3 unit introducing binary. Includes differentiated learning objectives for the term. Mine is labelled as year 8 but feel free to adapt it to suit your needs.

Lesson worksheets to take students through data security. Sheets include grade criteria, starter activity question, key words wordsearch, table to complete about risks and protection methods, plenary exam question about anti-phishing and anti-virus software and room for teacher feedback. One worksheet for higher ability and one for lower.

A series of 8 lessons covering legal, ethical, environmental and cultural issues in computer science. Lessons are intended to be used alongside exercise books as well as some computer based activities but could easily be adapted to make the lessons 100% electronic. Each lesson has three levels of differentiation by task rather than outcome. Literacy and reading opportunities included All lessons start with an engaging starter that students can get on with straight away. Opportunities for students to practice long answer questions.

5 Computational thinking lessons for GCSE. Each lesson includes three levels of differentiation by task rather than outcome. Each lesson has an engaging starter activity that students can get on with straight away. The lessons were originally written to be used with exercise books as well as some computer based work but could easily be adapted to make them 100% computer based. The lessons cover abstraction, decomposition and algorithmic thinking. Programming opportunities are included (python) as well as links to identifying programming errors and flowcharts. Lessons include literacy and reading opportunities.

A lesson which gets students to employ a range of ICT skills to complete a series of Easter related tasks. Great for KS3 for the last lesson before the Easter holidays.