Have you ever wondered what would happen if a Zombie virus began spreading across the nation? Is it possible to stop the spread, how would you predict how many people might get infected and what measures could you put in place to slow the spread? As part of this workshop, learners will learn about the concept of disease modelling through … Read More
Computational Thinking Primary
Focusing on the 4 strands of computational thinking, this session will provide learners with key skills that can be applied in all walks of life. Topics will include algorithms, abstraction, decomposition and pattern recognition. By the end of the session, learners will be able to use the skills they have learnt to solve problems in fun ways.
Summer of Scratch
This workshop introduces learners to Scratch online programming whilst designing a basic game. They will learn how to draw shapes, add in a scoring system and a timer to model a basic computer/app game. This session can be linked to your current termly theme. This session will require access to a computer and to http://scratch.mit.edu
Adobe Dreamweaver
This session gives an introduction to the concepts of developing websites and applying these to create their own using Adobe Dreamweaver. The learners will become familiar with both the Dreamweaver software as well as HTML development to allow them to implement their web designs. This will also be an excellent PL opportunity for teaching staff looking to upskill for the … Read More
Why People Move
This session starts with a discussion on migration and the factors that affect this. The session can be linked to The Andorra Start and World War 2. Learners will then use Scratch to model the effects of money, employment, war and family on populations within an area.
Adobe Animate
This session introduces animation concepts and how to apply them to create their own using Adobe Animate. The learners will learn to use the software and various animation techniques to allow their creativity to flourish. This will also be an excellent PL opportunity for teaching staff looking to upskill for the Digital Technology qualifications. Requirements: Adobe Animate installed and available … Read More
Cyber Security Primary
Cyber Security is essential for keeping data safe. Password security in particular affects everyone and is especially important for learners to understand due to how many data breaches are caused by passwords. In this workshop, we will look into how to make strong passwords and encryption and how hackers crack this security and decryption. Included in this page are the … Read More
Cyber Security Secondary
Cyber Security is essential for keeping data safe. Password security in particular affects everyone and is especially important for learners to understand due to how many data breaches are caused by passwords. In this workshop, we will look into how to make strong passwords and encryption and how hackers crack this security and decryption. Included in this page are the … Read More
Adobe Gamemaker
This session gives an introduction to designing and programming their own games using GameMaker Studio 2. The skills and concepts covered mirror what is used in the Games industry when designing games and implementing common features in basic platform/arcade games (on a smaller scale of course!) This will also be an excellent PL opportunity for teaching staff looking to upskill … Read More
Scratch Across the CfW
This activity pack contains video tutorials to help you develop your programming skills and understanding through Scratch activities linking to various areas of the curriculum. This activity pack aims to familiarise you with Scratch and teach you the principles of programming along the way: Water Cycle States of Matter Translation Quiz