January/February 2017 Action Plan

Here is a list of my initial action plan for January and February, as of 16/01/17:

1. Continue to regularly update my showcase blog (try to change or add something everyday). (ongoing as of 12/09/16)
2. Keep up to date with the Pick n Mix computing modules on BlackBoard (completed E-Safety and modules 1,2, 3 and 4)
3. Find some useful resource websites for future use (ongoing as of 16/09/2016)
4. Continue to explore useful apps such as Aurasma (downloaded 23/09/2016), Coaches Eye, Decide Now! (downloaded 29/09/2016, blog added 20/02/17), Jolly Phonics (downloaded 27/09/2016 and blog created), Decibel 10th (downloaded 27/09/2016 and mentioned in blog).
5. Upload a blog on Sexting (completed on 17/02/17)
6. Complete the compulsory module: Teaching Internet Safety (completed 18/09/16, blogs completed on 20/02/17)
7. Upload a blog on how computing can help children with SEND (completed 17/02/17)

Below is my full action plan which will be regularly updated:

Name: Chloe S		Tutor: MK
Computing/ICT Qualifications/Experience General use of Microsoft Office. Popular apps such as Instagram, Twitter and Facebook. Year 9 ICT lessons mainly focussing on Excel and Publisher.
PGCE Computing audit revealed these priorities·      Need to improve my skills and knowledge surrounding physical programming devices used in schools e.g. Bee-Bots, programming language, e.g. Scratch and computer networks e.g. working of search engines. ·      Improve my knowledge and skills regarding coding and apps. ·      The ability to integrate computing into lesson plans across the curriculum and how they can be utilised effectively. ·      Identifying areas to extend and support children on their computing knowledge and skill.
Action I will take in January and February		Date Completed
Explore apps such as Decide Now! Garage Band and Aurasma on the i-pad Continue to work through Pick and Mix modules to further my knowledge and understanding of the curriculum. Keep a bank of useful websites for computing lessons and my own development. Update/edit my blog regularly to continually develop my knowledge and understanding of blogs. Explore apps that are useful for KS1 to prepare for FPP		Decide now! (20/02/17)   Completed Pick n Mix Module 5 (29/01/17)   Ongoing (as of 12/09/16) and evidenced on blog. Ongoing (as of 12/09/16)
Action I will take on FPP	Date Completed
·       Introduce aspects of computing in core curriculum lessons and evaluate its effect on the lesson ·       Explore algorithms without the use of computer within PE or English, so children understand the concept