Section: Week 2 Session 1 - Introduction to Programing | 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 2 - Computational Thinking
Week 2 Session 2 - Programming - Sequence

Week 2 Session 1 - Introduction to Programing

  • Week 2 Session 1 - Introduction to Programing

    • Watch this video which introduces this session URL

    • PRE-CLASS:

      Work through the online lesson below which introduces you to computer programming.  This lesson should take 30 to 40 minutes to complete.

    • An Introduction to Computer Programming SCORM package
      Students must
      View

    • IN-CLASS:

      Introduction to computer programming ...

    • What schools don't teach. URL

    • To view a list of the languages currently used click on the link below ...

    • Top programming languages URL

    • Let's start with Microsoft C# - Console Programming (procedural programming)

      Activity icon  

      Watch the video below which will demonstrate the following ...

      • How to access Visual Studio Express
      • How to create a console application
      • How to write your first program - Hello World - and the commands used  - input and output.
      • How to save your program
      • How to re-load your program
      • Introduce variables and data types
    • Week 2 Session 1 demonstration (Watch this video) URL

    • The notes for this week are below:

    • Introdution to console programming in C# File

    • Activity

      Complete the Activities at the end of the notes.

    • Assessment Exercises Assignment

    • Other resources ...

    • Sololearn C# course URL
      Students must
      Mark as done
Week 1 Session 2 - Computational Thinking
Week 2 Session 2 - Programming - Sequence