A free resource so students can understand the important concept of variables. There is a free (forever) accompanying website https://medium.com/@studeappsblog/what-is-a-variable-dd7e539bf388 that also provides some great information, but here you will access the worksheets and lesson plan that will make your lesson that bit easier! This free resouce contains: Completion certificate Brainstorming task Definitions task Variables worksheet Video Website resource Lesson plan 30 Seconds lesson plan

Poster to help explain the difference between hardware and software.

A computer ethics poster set. Would be great to put in any computer room

Highly recommended searching algorithms pack for GCSE - workbook, lesson plan, worksheets, posters and more! Suitable for teachers of GCSE, and will be of particular interest to PGCE students, NQTs or departments that need that little bit of support in the delivery of this challenging qualification. You get high quality original resources that are both class-tested and lesson ready. You may of course alter and modify the resources for your class, and you get my support for the lessons (worksheets have been developed for customers and added to packs in the past). Use the completely free (forever) workbook available at: https://medium.com/@studeappsblog/searching-algorithms-2d2269e1a316?sk=68df2cddbf0bf1f1263b695e0120f44b Worksheets(with answers): ComparingSearchAlgorithms SearchingAlgorithms SearchingAlgorithms2 SearchingAlgorithms3 SearchingAlgorithms4 Further Worksheets: Brainstorm Datasets: Searching Data Workbook Table of Contents: Searching Arrays An array to store elements The search The random search The linear search The binary search The algorithm The algorithm in words Comparing the methods Rounding up

Complete lesson for the Fetch Execute cycle. Designed for OCR Computer Science (9-1) J276 but is more than useful for Computer Science students studying AQA and other exam boards. Contains a PowerPoint presentation, and two worksheets.

Highly recommended algorithms pack for GCSE - workbook, lesson plan, worksheets, posters and more! Suitable for teachers of GCSE, and will be of particular interest to PGCE students, NQTs or departments that need that little bit of support in the delivery of this challenging qualification. You get high quality original resources that are both class-tested and lesson ready. You may of course alter and modify the resources for your class, and you get my support for the lessons (worksheets have been developed for customers and added to packs in the past). Use the completely free (forever) workbook available at https://tinyurl.com/y2xld5az This pack includes a full set of supporting worksheets. Posters: PseudocodePoster PseudocodePoster2 Lesson Plans: Introduction to algorithms Algorithms in depth: Abstraction and Decomposition Extending your knowledge of algorithms The 30 second lesson plan Worksheets: What are abstraction terms What are algorithms Matching (+ Answer key) FlowChartShapes (+ Answer key) PMIChart Flowcharts (+ Answer key) DecomposeShopping AbstractionMap AbstractionOrDecomposition What is abstraction AbstractionOrDecomposition AbstractionCreating AbstractionProblem DecompositionProblem Tellanabstractionstory Brainstorm (+ suggestions) Voting activity: YesNoVotingCards AgreeDisagreeVotingCards AlgorithmsVoting Extras: The 30 second lesson plan (for teachers in a hurry!) Support - how to contact me for help (I can’t guarantee instant help, but I’m here for you!) Workbook Table of Contents: Definitions Algorithms Pseudocode Flowcharts Comparison of pseudocode and flowcharts The Tools to help us solve problems Decomposition Abstraction Teaching requirements: It would be beneficial to read through the workbook and lesson plan before attempting to deliver the material. Enclosed is a 30-second quick start guide if you do not have time for this. Unusual software requirements None Need some help? Contact me! https://twitter.com/studeapps Looking for the usual software requirements: (http://studeapps.com/usual-software-requirements):

Tried and tested quicksort resources. Do not depend on any particular language, here is a presentation to help a teacher deliver the content along with worksheets.

A full lesson for Binary search. The intention is for you to run through the presentation with the basics of the algorithm. The resources are not language dependent (although the coding challenge does have a solution in Python, this is easily changed to your language of choice) Students then have arrows cut out of ArrowsActivityResources.docx and record the algorithm stepping through numbers.docx The students then optionally step through NamesToSearch.docx Students then code TaskPseudocodeGuessingGame.doc Then students should be able to code the binary search algorithm!

Dijkstra’s Algorithm The way I would run this is to talk through the motivation for the algorithm from the presentation, and give the terminology worksheet to be filled in (answer in the presentation). We’d then work through the brute force worksheet. I might then run through the example, then give them the simple graph to fill in. Than we would work through TaskGraph1 for the graphs. Then I might get them to either code, or come up with graphs for them to solve in small groups or in pairs. Included: TPT presentation Labels to fill in worksheets to give structure for the students to fill in answers TaskGraph1 3 graphs to run Dijkstras on. AnswerGraph1 and 2 -answers for the graphs Brute force worksheet and brute force worksheet answers

Students can discover more about famous computer scientists in a fun and interactive way. Zero preparation for the teacher! From Steve Jobs to Tim Berners-Lee there are many famous computer scientists. But how many do your students know? Students respond to open-ended questions in this nicely presented resource. Two suggestions for delivery: 1. Give all of the students the same computer scientist. Maximum 10 minutes for each. Who can go through the set fastest? 2. Give different groups different computer scientists. Then present.

A full set of resources for a lesson around screentime. Covers identifying habits and behaviours (e.g., excessive screen time or video game usage) that can be detrimental to health, and explain how people can be encouraged to adopt healthier alternatives. Resources include: Discussions Brainstorming Collages Track your screen time

An introductory presentation and worksheet (with answers!) that can be used for GCSE students or, likely, A-level students.

Set of terms in this classic game (remember the gameshow? You do ! It’s just that!) Brilliant ways for students to revise key words for computing.

Heard of deep flakes? Face swapping of celebrities has become a thing online. But what does that mean for us? Do you students know about this? The KS3 resource stays away from the adult themes that are explored in the KS4 version, but do be aware that students may well be aware of the issues in swapping faces of celebrities online and may ask you about adult entertainment. Discretion is advised and you will know what your students are ready for and will be able to handle. Created to promote my ethical computing resources https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/ethics-debates-for-aqa-gcse-computer-science-9-1-8520-11843144 and https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/ethical-and-legal-debates-for-pearson-edexcel-gcse-in-computer-science-11834374. This resource is entirely free, but do look at my website www.studeapps.com if you have time, as any visits and feedback will help me to create other resources.

A PowerPoint presentation with over 100 ethical and legal debates for AQA Computer Science 9-1 (8520) Investigate and discuss Computer Science technologies while considering: ethical issues legal issues cultural issues environmental issues. privacy issues. Written by subject specialists, with in depth debates that are relevant to students. Content covers AI, automation, gaming, privacy, hacking, security, cloud services, piracy, copyright, algorithms, emerging technology, wearable technology and more! The pack includes a voting card that you may choose to use for students to vote, or students can move from one side of the room to another. A great resource that can be used for starters or plenaries, and can also become the basis of an entire lesson.

A PowerPoint presentation with over 100 ethical and legal debates for the Pearson Edexcel GCSE in Computer Science. Helps learners study the following specification reference: 1.8 Ethical, legal, cultural and environmental concerns. How to investigate and discuss Computer Science technologies while considering: - ethical issues - legal issues - cultural issues environmental issues. privacy issues. Written by subject specialists, with in depth debates that are relevant to students. Content covers AI, automation, gaming, privacy, hacking, security, cloud services, piracy, copyright, algorithms, emerging technology, wearable technology and more! The pack includes a voting card that you may choose to use for students to vote, or students can move from one side of the room to another. A great resource that can be used for starters or plenaries, and can also become the basis of an entire lesson.

Lesson that links regular expressions to text correction in mobile phones: makes Regular Expressions relevant to your students! This lesson gives a series of graded exercises for students. Suitable for KS3 and is great preparation for students likely to study Computer Science, a booster session or a standard class.

19 different activities in this great pack! A selection of cover lessons and one off sessions. Suitable for non-subject specialists and experienced teachers alike. Some cover lessons are created for off the computer, some traditional computer room lessons and some a combination of the two! Contains classic puzzles, whole lessons, Excel lessons…the list goes on. Added resource for 2019 - Webquest. If you purchase this resource regularly check back for added resources and updates!

Today the iPhone 11 has been launched by Apple at an event in California. But what do our students think of the pressure that comes with needing to have a new phone each and every year? What are the ethics around purchasing a new phone? What about the way that you are tempted to make inapp purchases on your phone? This resource is designed to help you! A series of great resources around the iPhone. Presentations: iPhoneHistory Worksheets: Timeline Timeline2 Ethics Microtransactions Activities: iPhonehigherlower Can be used in Computing / ICT Citizenship Tutor time Assemblies