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These refreshingly different teaching resources enable you to teach great lessons that help your pupils engage with the subject matter. I’m an experienced teacher and HoD and professionally create computing and computer science teaching resources through my company Nichola Wilkin Ltd. All these resources have been exclusively created by me. I’m an author who has written for both BBC Bitesize and Cambridge University Press. Quality teaching resources you can trust!

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These refreshingly different teaching resources enable you to teach great lessons that help your pupils engage with the subject matter. I’m an experienced teacher and HoD and professionally create computing and computer science teaching resources through my company Nichola Wilkin Ltd. All these resources have been exclusively created by me. I’m an author who has written for both BBC Bitesize and Cambridge University Press. Quality teaching resources you can trust!
Python Printable Bundle
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Python Printable Bundle

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Workbook, Python printable challenges and a glossary to help pupils learn Python programming. Suitable for KS3 and GCSE Computer Science. Purchasing this bundle saves you 29% on the usual individual price.
Flow Charts Computational Thinking Lesson
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Flow Charts Computational Thinking Lesson

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This is lesson 4 from a series of 6 lessons which teach pupils computational thinking. In this lesson pupils learn about Algorithms and creating flow charts using selection and iteration This lesson includes a PowerPoint presentation, fun activities to reinforce their learning and a differentiated homework task. There is also a teacher’s guide containing answers. For the full 6 lesson unit which also includes an end of unit test and self-assessment student marking sheet use this link https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/computational-thinking-6-lesson-unit-of-work-gcse-computer-science-and-ks3-computing-11597274. FREE BONUS PRODUCT INCLUDED As a special thank you for purchasing this product I am pleased to be able to also include a surprise FREE bonus gift. This gift is one of our complete resources which we will usually charge full price for but is yours absolutely free when you purchase this product. Just our little way of saying thank you to our valued customers. I hope you enjoy it and get use out of it, with my compliments.
Network Security OCR GCSE Computer Science Workbook (J277)
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Network Security OCR GCSE Computer Science Workbook (J277)

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This network security workbook is perfect for students studying for the OCR GCSE (9-1) in computer science and has been updated to completely cover the new specification J277. It can be used in the classroom as a teaching aid, for self-study or as a revision tool. In this resource you will receive an interactive PDF workbook so your students can either print it out and complete the activities by hand or fill it in electronically making this an ideal workbook for use in school or for students studying at home. The answer booklet is provided as a separate PDF file so you can assign your students the workbook without including the answers. This 45-page workbook completely covers the new specification J277 1.4 network security theory. Table of Contents: What is network security? Forms of attack Threats posed to networks Hackers and crackers Malware Social engineering Brute Force Attacks Denial of Service Attacks Data Interception Data theft SQL injection Poor network policy Identifying and preventing vulnerabilities Penetration testing Network forensics Network policies Anti-malware software Firewalls User access levels Passwords Encryption Physical security . You may also be interested in these workbooks which have also been written to cover the J277 specification: Systems Architecture Memory and Storage Computer networks, connections and protocols Systems Software Ethical, Legal, Cultural and Environmental Impacts Algorithms Programming Fundamentals Producing Robust Programs Boolean Logic Programming Languages and IDEs
OCR GCSE (9-1) Computer Science J277 Workbooks
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OCR GCSE (9-1) Computer Science J277 Workbooks

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Looking for a comprehensive and easy-to-use resource to help your students excel in OCR GCSE J277 computer science? Look no further than our complete set of workbooks! Written specifically to match the requirements of the OCR GCSE Computer Science exams, these workbooks ensure that you cover the entire specification and provide your students with all the information they need for successful revision and exam preparation. But these workbooks are more than just a standard handout or textbook. They’re interactive and engaging, combining the best of both worlds to create a powerful addition to your teacher’s toolkit. With everything at their fingertips, your students will be able to focus on learning and achieving their best. What is included? Our interactive PDF workbooks make it easy to focus on specific sections of the OCR J277 GCSE in Computer Science syllabus without overwhelming your students. Each workbook is designed to cover a single topic in depth, using student-friendly language and clear explanations of key terminology to help your pupils digest the knowledge and retain it for longer. Throughout each workbook, tasks are included to reinforce learning and allow you to monitor your students’ progress. Answers are provided in a separate PDF workbook, giving you the option to issue workbooks without answers for assessment purposes. To help your students take ownership of their learning, each workbook also includes a student checklist. This tool allows students to track their progress and identify areas where they may need more work, helping you make the most of the time you have with your students. This bundle includes all of the following OCR workbooks: Systems architecture Memory and storage Computer networks, connections and protocols Network security Systems software Ethical, legal, cultural and environmental impacts of digital technology Algorithms Programming fundamentals (using Python) Producing robust programs (using Python) Boolean logic Programming Languages and Integrated Development Environments (IDE) The total individual price for all the computer science workbooks is £177.87 but when purchased as a bundle you can get all this for only £150 a saving of over £25. How can they be used? Our OCR J277 GCSE in Computer Science workbooks are the perfect complement to your classroom teaching. They offer the flexibility to be completed either on-screen or printed and completed manually on paper, ensuring continuity both in the computer room and when your classroom is being used by another subject. In addition, our workbooks can also be given to students as homework or self-study projects to complete on their own at home. This is a great option for students who may need extra practice or who want to reinforce their understanding of a particular topic. The best part? When you purchase our workbooks, you’ll receive a PDF file that can be reused time and time again with no further costs or ongoing subscription fees. This means that you can continue to use them year after year, saving time and money in the process. So whether you’re looking for an in-class supplement, a homework option, or a comprehensive revision tool, our OCR JS22 GCSE in Computer Science workbooks are an excellent choice.
Understanding Binary
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Understanding Binary

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A great introduction to understanding binary. These ready to use lessons will save you hours of preparation and can easily be adapted to meet your own requirements. WHAT IS INCLUDED? In this unit you have 2 ready-to-use lessons: Converting 5-bit binary numbers into denary Converting denary numbers into binary . Everything you need is included such as: a very high-quality accessible PowerPoint presentation for every lesson that effortlessly leads the teacher through the lesson and includes all the answers to the many questions and tasks the students need to complete a 2-sided editable worksheet for every lesson an easy-to-follow editable lesson plan for every lesson . PRIOR LEARNING This is the perfect introduction to binary and does not expect the students to have any previous knowledge of converting between denary and binary. EASY TO USE These ready to use resources are so straightforward that although I have included a lesson plan, most teachers can teach straight from the PowerPoint presentation without any further assistance. And best of all, the answers are included saving you time and energy. This makes these lessons suitable for experienced computing specialist teachers along with non-specialists and early career teachers (ECTs). EDITABLE RESOURCES I understand that teachers want to adapt their resources, so I’ve made the bold decision to make these resources editable. Therefore, if you need to use a particular template style for your school, you can change the PowerPoint presentation, worksheet and lesson plan to suit your needs. If you have students with specific educational needs, you can change the lesson to suit them. It gives you the flexibility to alter the lessons to suit your own particular needs. SCIENTIFICALLY PROVEN TEACHING TECHNIQUES These teaching resources have been specifically designed to aid pupils using educational psychology backed theories including dual coding, Mayer’s theory and the best techniques to alleviate cognitive load. Your students will have a higher retention rate, better and deeper understanding of the subject matter and will build their confidence in a natural way which reduces distractions and helps them focus on the learning. These lessons are highly interactive and engage students straight from the start. TEACHING TO THE TOP These lessons are designed to stretch all pupils. Instead of traditional differentiation which systematically underchallenges pupils, I raise the bar for everyone and then, as a teacher who knows your own students best, you can support individuals to reach their own full potential. Start reaping the benefits today of incredibly high-quality, professionally designed teaching resources that you can use with virtually no preparation. Just click on the BUY NOW button to download them straight away. You’ll wonder how you ever managed without them.
Computer Science Worksheets and Activites
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Computer Science Worksheets and Activites

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Ready-to-use worksheets and activties you can immediately use in your classroom to help you teach the following topics: Inside a computer Binary, denary and Hex conversion Logic Gates and Truth Tables Suitable for GCSE Computer Science classes and KS3 Computing classes. All packs include an answer booklet making your life even easier. Saves you hours of work.
The CPU Lesson and Printable Bundle
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The CPU Lesson and Printable Bundle

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A collection of full lessons, workbooks, handouts and knowledge organisers to teach GCSE Computer Science pupils about the CPU. These lessons are suitable for teaching the new updated syllabus starting September 2020 including the OCR GCSE Computer Science (J277) and AQA GCSE Computer Science (8520). Can be used in class, homework tasks and as revision. The bundle saves you 30% on the usual individual price.
Christmas Bitmap Drawing Activity
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Christmas Bitmap Drawing Activity

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This FREE simple Christmas activity teaches pupils about how bitmap images are constructed. They need to convert the binary numbers into denary and then use them to create various images. They are shown the final image as well as the binary numbers used to create the bitmap image. Suitable for Year 7 or 8 as a fun Christmas lesson. Please note: the Excel spreadsheet is protected and only some cells are open for the pupils to type into.