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Gaia Technologies PLC

Explore challenges of teaching computing in primary schools. Learn how Gaia's framework helps schools overcome obstacles. Workshop includes case studies and strategies for curriculum planning and teacher empowerment.

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Gaia Technologies PLC

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  1. Gaia Technologies PLC Bernard Dady, Matthew Dunn & Kathy Smedley

  2. Workshop Objectives • Introduce the Gaia Primary Computing Framework • Explore some of the key challenges facing primary schools following introduction of the computing curriculum • Demonstrate how Gaia is helping St Swithun’s and other schools with a very challenging area of the curriculum

  3. Workshop Outline • Bernard will outline some of the key challenges faced by schools following introduction of the computing curriculum. He will explain how the Gaia Primary Computing Framework has evolved as a tool to address the challenges of teacher confidence, curriculum planning and assessment. • Matthew will illustrate how these challenges manifest themselves in his school and explain how St Swithun’s Catholic Primary is working with Gaia Technologies to address those challenges. • Kathy will explain how she works with primary schools through training and consultancy to empower teachers.

  4. The Challenges

  5. Gaia Primary Computing Framework a curriculum that develops skills and knowledge across computer science, creative media and on-line safety.

  6. PCF at Reginald Mitchell Primary

  7. Find out more primary@gaia-tech.com 01248 675800 Gaia Technologies PLC Woodlands House Parc Menai Bangor LL57 4FA bernard.dady@gaia-tech.com https://www.gaia-primary.com/

  8. Gaia Technologies PLCImplementing the Primary Computing Framework Kathy SMedley Primary Education Technology Specialist

  9. Every school is different ….. • Consultancy to … • Develop an understanding of the school • Current knowledge, skills and experience • Equipment, hardware, software peripherals and how it is used • Current schemes of work • Priorities

  10. Develop a plan….. • How do the school want to roll out of schemes of work • Which units, which year groups • How it can support other areas of learning • What needs to be in place … software, hardware, resources, knowledge • What support or training is needed for those units

  11. Deliver ….. • Teacher • Consultant • Team teaching • Digital leaders

  12. Review ….. • Teacher confidence • Pupil outcomes • Resourcing • Next steps …

  13. Find out more • www.gaia-tech.com – our main web site for the full range of Gaia IT partnering services • https://gaia-tech.education – Gaia consultancy, CPD & training services • https://community.gaia-tech.education – our education community site for news, updates, showcase, courses and project groups Gaia Services • IT Managed Services • Installation & equipment supply • Consultancy, CPD & Training • Creative studio services • CCTV and Security Solutions

  14. Get in touch Bernard Dady Head of Education Transformation Bernard.dady@gaia-tech.com Joe Basketts Senior Education Technologist Joe.basketts@gaia-tech.com sales@gaia-tech.com cpd@gaia-tech.com 01248 675800 Gaia Technologies PLC Woodlands House ParcMenai Bangor LL57 4FA

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