Computing – Subject information
In such an advanced world we believe at Westcott, that all of our children should be strong computational thinkers in computer science, information technology, and digital literacy, to be effective and secure in the digital world. As such, the children at Westcott will be given regular opportunities to be technicians, using a range of software and devices, such as chromebooks and iPads, providing the platforms and time to learn and develop.
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Year 5/6 have been writing, directing and performing their own persuasive adverts today in computing. We have recently been working on developing our own products complete with business plans, logos and social media presence. Great work 5/6. #westcottcomputing
5LW also had fun creating logos for their own businesses in computing #WestcottComputing
Year 1 had a fantastic morning in computing creating their own story board to show the Christian creation story and the Big Bang theory. We created our own images, edited backgrounds and learnt how to add our own text. Well done everyone! #westcottcomputing #westcottRE
Year 1/2 learnt how to create a book using Book Creator on a laptop this week. #westcottcomputing
3/4BH - This week in computing we used Google Maps to locate and explore different zoos. #WestcottComputing
In PSHE this week, 6MG looked at equality and what challenges some famous people have had to overcome. We created a PowerPoint presentation to show their work and achievements #westcottpshe #westcottcomputing
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