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AlwaysComputing

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I'm a specialist computing teacher in a large primary school in Bradford, so I basically play around with computers all day! I LOVE anything to do with MakeyMakey and Kodu so a lot of my stuff is based around these programs. I also qualified as a level 2 CAS Master Teacher last year so if you have any tech questions or queries please tweet me @alwayscomputing Please comment and share anything you like!

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I'm a specialist computing teacher in a large primary school in Bradford, so I basically play around with computers all day! I LOVE anything to do with MakeyMakey and Kodu so a lot of my stuff is based around these programs. I also qualified as a level 2 CAS Master Teacher last year so if you have any tech questions or queries please tweet me @alwayscomputing Please comment and share anything you like!
Google Sketchup Models - 3D Printing - KS2
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Google Sketchup Models - 3D Printing - KS2

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As a little pack for you to download I have put together all of the Google Sketchup models I have used and demonstrated with the pupils. Some are simple, others get tricky, but perfect for giving pupils examples of builds, or some work to adapt and manipulate! Also perfect for schools with a 3d printer, give your pupils goals to print to!
Kodu - Ready Made Games!
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Kodu - Ready Made Games!

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A collection of 6 levels built on Kodu for you to share and use with your class. Perfect for those new to the software who need some examples to share with their pupils. Feel free to change and adapt them, or use them to get the kids started with Kodu. Using these will allow the students to play the games, and then examine how they have been built and what programming has been used. Please share and review! Any help with these please contact me @AlwaysComputing on twitter.
KS2 - Computing Starter Pack!
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KS2 - Computing Starter Pack!

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Great bundle price! Individually they should be £11! So you save 45%!!! New to the subject or just want some new ideas? Sometimes Computing can be a scary subject to teach when you don't know where to start! I've bundled together a few of my personal favourite units to teach, and knocked off a good discount! Enjoy! @AlwaysComputing
Computing KS1 Bundle
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Computing KS1 Bundle

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3 units of work for KS1 Computing, plus some independent learning cards for in your classroom. I've also included a lesson activity on databases for year 2 which is a great introduction.
My Own Web Space!
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My Own Web Space!

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Half Term unit of work where pupils create their own web space using Google Sites. Feel free to use another platform, the lessons can still be adapted to suit. Covers all the basic elements on what a website might contain, with discussions on copyright.
Computing Year 1 - Barnaby Bear
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Computing Year 1 - Barnaby Bear

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6 week unit of work for computing/ICT based on the topic Barnaby Bear. I have used this with year 1 but it could easily be adapted for different year groups. Resources needed are purplemash and some of the 2simple software products, but again, activities could be adapted to use software you have in school.
Alien Databases - Intro to how a database works
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Alien Databases - Intro to how a database works

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PowerPoint, with activity cards, taking pupils through databases and how they work. I've included the picture of the aliens I've used for display purposes. The lesson goes through how we split a database into records and fields.
2DIY Independent Learning Cards
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2DIY Independent Learning Cards

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I have created a set of 10 independent learning cards to be used with the program 2DIY. These are designed for pupils to pick up and explore on their own to develop their own creative programming skills. The cards are designed to be a stimulus for pupils to create their own game depending on their skills. I have also included the blank original in the same styling so you can make your own to add to the collection! Please review and share!
Google Sketchup Bundle - 3d Printing
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Google Sketchup Bundle - 3d Printing

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A collection of resources for you to use with Google Sketchup. A piece of free software perfect for schools with a 3d printer. The units have all been made and used with primary age children, but can easily be adapted. Includes a resource with a collection of Sketchup models pre built. Perfect for examples or demonstrations.
Year 5 Instructional Texts - 2 Week Unit
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Year 5 Instructional Texts - 2 Week Unit

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PowerPoint taking your through 2 weeks of instructional texts, tried and tested by myself. 8 lessons in total, with the option of a further practical lesson baking. Covers a wide range of text types and topics.
Data Handling - 1 Week Unit
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Data Handling - 1 Week Unit

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1 Week PowerPoint looking at Data Handling. Simple but should save you some time! When I used it in the classroom I used it as a starter for them building their own databases. Any questions find me on twitter @alwayscomputing
Year 5 Google Sketchup - Design a Bedroom
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Year 5 Google Sketchup - Design a Bedroom

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A very basic unit of work looking at introducing the skills of Google Sketchup to year 5's. They design a bedroom in stages over the unit, adding trickier elements as they progress. For more resources and inspiration follow me on twitter @theICTeacher
Harry Potter SATS Revision
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Harry Potter SATS Revision

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Powerpoint for 4 lessons themed around the Harry Potter films. Pupils look at a different text type each day, covering a wide range of writing styles. Texts types are Recounts, Persuasive writing, Letter writing and Instructional texts. *I do not own the copyright to any of the videos used* Follow me on twitter @theICTeacher for more resources and inspiration!
The Water Cycle Extended Writing
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The Water Cycle Extended Writing

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Short missing word activity followed by an extended writing activity. Pupils to write the journey of the water cycle as a story. Please Review! Follow me on twitter @theICTeacher for more resources and inspiration!
Safer Internet Day
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Safer Internet Day

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3 Powerpoints (age specific) with a number of different activites and discussion points about staying safe online. This year's focus is &'Connect with Respect&'; so the themes are base around this. Links within the ppts to discussion videos. Follow me on twitter @theICTeacher for more resources and inspiration!
Year 3 ICT unit - We are photographers!
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Year 3 ICT unit - We are photographers!

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A scheme of work where year 3 pupils look at different elements of photography and animation. In the unit they spend time creating a stop motion animation, then move on to editing images of nature using photoshop. follow me on twitter @theicteacher for more resources and inspiration!