In this mini series of lessons, pupils will create a short movie trailer, using Windows Movie Maker, for a fictitious superhero movie using a selection of pre-prepared clips taken from YouTube. In this project pupils will explore how a movie develops from a storyboard to on screen and how music and sound can affect the feel of a movie. Note: Due to shear size and number of resources for these sequence of lessons, some of the resources required for this lesson including help guides, video clips, model examples, and starter activities can be found on the webpage attached.

Socratic debates are great for covering controversial or thought-provoking issues e.g. social, ethical and legal issues surrounding the use of artificial intelligence. In this lesson, students will explore the benefits and drawbacks of AI.

Overview In this lesson, students will make a character that reacts to what you say. If you compliment it, it will look happy. If you insult it, it will look sad. **Learning Objectives ** Understand the basic principles of machine learning and its applications. Develop skills in creating and training a machine learning model. Create a sentiment analysis chat bot using Scratch. Apply logical reasoning and problem-solving skills in a computational context.

In this lesson, students will explore the impact of bias in AI models. They will understand how bias can arise from cognitive biases or a lack of diverse data. Through hands-on activities and discussions, students will learn to identify and mitigate biases in AI systems. Students will engage with Google’s Teachable Machine to create and test AI models, gaining practical experience with biased datasets. They will experiment with image classification tasks, starting with unbalanced datasets and working towards improving their models by incorporating more diverse examples. By the end of the lesson, students will be able to share their improved models, explain the changes made to reduce bias, and discuss the real-world implications of biased AI. The assessment will focus on their participation, accuracy, and ability to demonstrate understanding and application of concepts related to bias in AI.

KS3 / GCSE Computer Science: Flowcharts & Subroutines Complete Lesson Plan. A plug-and-play lesson covering algorithm design, standard flowchart symbols, pseudocode connections, and subroutines. Includes printable offline tasks (Making the Tea), digital drag-and-drop activities, differentiated scenarios, and plenary exit tickets. Learning Objectives: Understand algorithms (written in pseudocode or flow diagram), explain what they do, and correct or complete them Produce algorithms in pseudocode or flow diagrams to solve problems

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This is a starter activity I use to introduce algorithms. Print and cut out the attached instructions for making a cup of tea. Instruct students to put the instructions in the correct order. Explain that an algorithm is basically a set of instructions for solving a problem.

High-res Poster of a Fractioning Column.

How to create a picture quiz using Microsoft Excel. Includes template, starter, example, instructions and help guide. Introduces students to IF statements, conditional formatting and general formatting.

Example of how to use games to support teaching and learning in ICT. These lessons are aimed at KS4 and have been linked to the new WJEC GCSE ICT specification however, these lessons can easily be adapted for any specification or key stage. Students will take it in turns to complete Time Trials around a specified circuit using Mario Kart (or any game that generates times). The students will then compile the raw data generated by the class and use this to produce a spreadsheet model. You have permission to print, copy and distribute these resources freely.

This festive-themed lesson introduces students to Python programming by drawing snowflakes using the Turtle graphics library. Learning Objectives Understand and apply sequence and iteration in algorithms. Use loops (FOR and WHILE) to simplify repetitive tasks. Develop problem-solving skills by decomposing tasks into smaller steps. Practice debugging and refining code.

In this lesson, students will learn to code an “Elf Name Generator” in Python. They will develop their understanding of sequences, iteration (FOR and WHILE loops), and data structures (Lists and Dictionaries) in an algorithm.

Bring binary to life with an exciting escape room challenge. The Binary Escape Room puts students’ computing knowledge to the test as they solve a range of binary-based puzzles to unlock clues and complete their escape. Perfect for computing lessons, STEM activities and transition programmes. Reinforces understanding of binary numbers Promotes teamwork and critical thinking Includes a password-protected escape room timer and resources ready to use immediately

Overview: In this lesson, students learn how a computer represents an image using binary. Learning Objectives: • Explain the representation of an image as a series of pixels represented in binary • Explain the need for metadata to be included in the file such as height, width and colour depth • Discuss the effect of colour depth and resolution on the size of an image file

Overview:This lesson teaches students about the different methods of storage using a variation of the popular game - Top Trumps. Learning Objectives: - Explain the need for secondary storage - Describe common storage technologies such as optical, magnetic and solid state - Select suitable storage devices and storage media for a given application and justify their choice using characteristics such as capacity, speed, portability, durability and reliability

This is a project I developed to explain the System Life Cycle. In this project, students are required to use the System Life Cycle to create a solution for a fictitious client (Home & Away Travel Services Ltd). In this example, students are asked to create an online advertisement for the company (using PowerPoint and Movie Maker) however, using the scenario and supplied resources, this model can be applied to any project e.g. Website, advertising banner (Flash), podcast (Aduacity / Movie Maker), database or spreadsheet etc.

Solar System quiz suitable for Interactive Whiteboards (IW) - Requires the latest version of Flash

Interactive Water Cycle activity suitable for IWB (Interactive Whiteboards). Requires Flash player.

As a teacher, I often like to use flash based content, such as Flash based timers whilst displaying instructions or learning objectives in a PowerPoint. This short tutorial explains how to easily embed flash based content directly in to your PowerPoint Presentations. (Note: All the attached files MUST be saved into the same folder)

Fun/simple activity to teach students how to create a non-Linear presentation using PowerPoint.

Overview: In this lesson, students explore how sound is represented in a computer system. Learning Objectives: • Explain how sound can be sampled and stored in digital form • Explain how sampling intervals and other considerations affect the size of a sound file and the quality of its playback