Section: Week 1 Session 2 - Computational Thinking | Example Remote Teaching Course | Grŵp NPTC Group Moodle

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  • General

    This is the first 2 weeks of an example course that has been designed for remote teaching, specifically for an occasion where a student - or staff member -  may be off college for a period of time. (This is not the only way to deliver remote teaching, but it is a good example).

    In theory, ANY student could complete the course using this content alone, but if they are stuck, require help, or need additional support from peers and tutors, the only way to receive that would be through attending college. Therefore, they would receive a richer experience by attending their lessons.

    However, things happen: weather, illness, accidents, broken down transport, unexpected closures.... this type of course enabled learning to continue as best it can in those situations. 

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    Welcome to Unit 4 Programming on the BTEC National in IT.

    • Watch this video ... an introduction to Unit 4 URL

    • This unit is taught by:

      This unit is delivered over 17 weeks.  There are usually two classes per week - session 1 and 2.  The work covered in each session is listed below.  

      There are two assignments in this unit.

      1. Computer Languages (week 6 to 7)
      2. Software Project (week 12 to 15)

      To pass the unit you must complete all the pass criteria.  To gain a merit you must complete all the pass and merit criteria.  To gain a distinction you must complete all the pass, merit and distinction criteria.

      This unit is delivered using a different form of blended learning called flipped learning.   Watch the video clip below for an introduction to flipped learning ...

    • Flipped classroom approach URL

    • NOTE:

      For this unit you will need to bring a file (knowledge organiser), with paper, a pen, a pencil, rubber and ruler to class.  You need to create three sections literacy, numeracy and pre-class work.   In the literacy section we will be writing the definition of technical terms and describing concepts.  In the numeracy section we will be looking and practicing the maths concepts used in this unit.  You will be expected to completed any pre-class work in the pre-class work section.

      The specification for this unit is below ...

    • Unit spec File
Week 1 Session 1 - Computational Thinking
Week 2 Session 1 - Introduction to Programing

Week 1 Session 2 - Computational Thinking

  • Week 1 Session 2 - Computational Thinking

    • Watch this video which introduces this session URL
    • Students must
      Mark as done

      PRE-CLASS:

      Watch the video on how the computational thinking is used at Google ... 

      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SVVB5RQfYxk 

      Write your own explanation of computation thinking, decomposition and pattern recognition and bring these to class.

    • IN-CLASS:

    • Students must
      Mark as done

      Pattern generalisation and abstraction 

      Let's look at the next technique in computation thinking.

      Watch the video clip ...

    • What is abstraction? URL
    • Pattern generalisation and Abstraction (used by the lecturer) File

    • activity  

      Now complete the abstraction worksheet below.  When complete show it to your lecturer.  (Email it to your lecturer if you are not in class.)

    • Abstraction Worksheet Assignment

    • Let's look at the last technique ..

      Algorithm Design

      Watch the video clip below ...

    • What is algorithm design? URL
    • Students must
      Mark as done

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      Let put everything into practice.   Complete this activity. 

      A program asks the user to enter the cost of two items, adds the two costs and if the cost is greater than £10.00, displays a message “Sorry, too much”. Otherwise, it displays the change due from £10.00

      Use the program planning sheet to decompose the problem.   

    • Program planning sheet File

    • Activity icon

      Extend your first task by identifying input/output/variables and key processes.    Update the planning sheet and then upload below when completed.

    • Upload Planning Activity Assignment
    • Computational Thinking - Parts of a problem (used by the lecturer) File
Week 1 Session 1 - Computational Thinking
Week 2 Session 1 - Introduction to Programing