Below are some computing skills which are self-graded based on individual confidence and competence as of September 2016.
The grading of the skills is as follows:
A I am very competent and confident.
B I am competent and confident.
C I have an adequate level of competence but wish to strengthen my skills.
D I feel competent at few or no aspects and need considerable training and support.
COMPUTING SELF ASSESSMENT AUDIT:
Level of knowledge and/or skill in the following:
KS 1 Floor Turtles e.g. Bee-Bot, Pro-Bot D
KS 1 Programming Language e.g. ScratchJr, Daisy the Dinosaur, Lightbot C
KS 2 Programming Languages e.g. Scratch, Kodu D
KS 2 Physical computing devices e.g. Crumble controller, Codebug, Makey Makey D
Computer Networks (E.g. LAN, Internet, workings of search engines) D
Presentation Software (E.g. Prezi or PowerPoint) A
Spreadsheets B
Databases D
Graphics D
Video Editing (E.g. Movie Maker) D
Music Creation and Podcasting (E.g. Garage Band, Audacity) D
Animation (E.g. I can animate App) D
Blogging B
Twitter A
Facebook A
Mobile App Publishing (E.g. Blippit) D
Coding in HTML D
Ability to demonstrate and use the following hardware & equipment:
Tablet/Mobile Devices A
Video Recording/Cameras B
Printers (Trouble shooting) B
Interactive Whiteboard/Projectors B
Voting/handheld devices C
Ability to harness technology as a primary teacher:
Identify areas of the curriculum that could be enhanced by Computing A
Use Computing so that it does not obscure the subject content/message A
Access information relevant to teaching from the internet B
Locate and access computer and non-computer materials, resources, support B
Use Computing to prepare and adapt teaching materials. A
Use Computing for administration systems for recording progress. B
Ability to develop lesson plans that integrate the effective use of computing across the curriculum to:
Support teaching and learning B
Cover the programmes of study of the National Curriculum for computing D
Teach computing elements of the other core and foundation curriculum subjects C
Identify and detail the resources, software /hardware to support the lessons D
Improve learning of able children and those with special educational needs C
Knowledge and skills relating to classroom management of Computing including:
How to organise and manage group work A
How to approach whole class teaching A
How to organise computing equipment to allow pupils access A
Ability to monitor and assess children’s use of Computing:
Identifying where they need extending and supporting B
Identifying how computing influences objectives and outcomes A
Deciding whether or not all pupils have access to the objectives and outcomes B
Determining how group work may affect pupil capability B
Awareness of issues and legislation relating to pupils’ access to information:
Awareness of the role of the teacher in respect of child protection and Computing. A
Protection of pupils from unsuitable areas of the internet. A
Copyright regulations A
The Data Protection Act A
Health and Safety regulations A
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