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Class Follow on Session: Y5 Vector Graphics – Using Google Drawings

Class Follow on Session: Y5 Vector Graphics – Using Google Drawings

After Year 5 teachers attended a DUO CPD hands-on training session the Year 5 teachers have the skills to confidently deliver engaging vector graphics lessons.  Learn how to use Google
Draw and other vector-based tools to create and edit digital graphics, enhancing creativity in the classroom.

Session Objectives: (Links directly to – Y5 Teach Computing – Vector Graphics Unit)

Who is it for?
The children will learn how to use Vector Graphics and Google Draw to create digital graphics.

 

 

 

In School – Class Follow on Session: Y5 Vector Graphics – Using Google Drawings

Class Follow on Session: Y5 Vector Graphics – Using Google Drawings

After Year 5 teachers attended a DUO CPD hands-on training session the Year 5 teachers have the skills to confidently deliver engaging vector graphics lessons.  Learn how to use Google
Draw and other vector-based tools to create and edit digital graphics, enhancing creativity in the classroom.

Session Objectives: (Links directly to – Y5 Teach Computing – Vector Graphics Unit)

Who is it for?
The children will learn how to use Vector Graphics and Google Draw to create digital graphics.

 

 

 

Class Session in OpenZone – Year 4 – Year 4 Repetition in Shapes – Using Pictoblox AI

Follow on session: Year 3/4 Repetition in Shapes – Using Pictoblox AI- Discover the beauty of pattern through code!

In OpenZone

“Repetition in Shapes” unit from the Teach Computing curriculum.  Using Pictoblox AI to explore repetition and pattern, helping pupils create geometric designs and build their coding skills, combining maths, art, and computing.

Links directly to – Y4 Teach Computing – Programming A: Repetition in Shapes unit

● Understand how repetition is used in programming
● Learn how to use loops to simplify code and create patterns
● Support pupils in designing and building creative projects with repetition

THIS WILL BE FACE TO FACE CLASS AT THE WORD

 

 

Year 3: Programming – Scratch Jr – Class Session in OpenZone

This session leads into the world of block-based coding with ScratchJr, a visual programming language designed specifically for younger learners. In this session, pupils will learn how to snap together color-coded blocks to make their characters move, jump, dance, and sing. By experimenting with “Start on Green Flag” and “Touch” triggers, students begin to understand the logic of cause and effect in a vibrant, creative digital playground.

The workshop focuses on the transition from floor robots to screen-based programming. Pupils will explore how to design their own backgrounds and edit their “sprites,” using code to tell a digital story or create a simple game. It is a brilliant way to develop problem-solving skills and persistence, as students “test and fix” their scripts to ensure their characters behave exactly as intended.

Resources: iPads

 

 

Class Follow on Session: Y5 Vector Graphics – Using Google Drawings

Class Follow on Session: Y5 Vector Graphics – Using Google Drawings

After Year 5 teachers attended a DUO CPD hands-on training session the Year 5 teachers have the skills to confidently deliver engaging vector graphics lessons.  Learn how to use Google
Draw and other vector-based tools to create and edit digital graphics, enhancing creativity in the classroom.

Session Objectives: (Links directly to – Y5 Teach Computing – Vector Graphics Unit)

Who is it for?
The children will learn how to use Vector Graphics and Google Draw to create digital graphics.

 

 

 

Year 3 Sequencing Sounds – Using Pictoblox – Unlock creativity through code!

 

Learning how to use Pictoblox AI to help pupils explore the concept of sequencing in programming through music and sound. Using lessons that combine coding, creativity, and design.

Links directly to – Y3 Teach Computing – Programming A: Sequencing Sounds unit:
● Understand the key concept of sequencing in programming
● Learn how to use Pictoblox AI to control sprites using motion, sound, and event blocks
● Pupils to create sequences and develop their own digital musical instruments

THIS WILL BE FACE TO FACE CLASS SESSION IN OPENZONE

Year 4 Physical Computing with Crumbles – In OpenZone

In OpenZone session for Year 4 pupils – Physical Computing with Crumbles

Hands-on computing session using Crumble microcomputers. Perfect for young tech enthusiasts, this beginner-friendly workshop teaches children how to write code that controls the physical world.

In this interactive, fully-taught session, students will learn to connect and program colourful lights, motors, and sensors. It is the perfect way to build confidence in STEM, develop problem-solving skills, and have a blast experimenting with real hardware. No prior coding experience is necessary!

In School – Year 3/4 Repetition in Shapes – Using Pictoblox

Follow on session: Year 3/4 Repetition in Shapes – Using Pictoblox AI- Discover the beauty of pattern through code!

In School

“Repetition in Shapes” unit from the Teach Computing curriculum.  Using Pictoblox AI to explore repetition and pattern, helping pupils create geometric designs and build their coding skills, combining maths, art, and computing.

Links directly to – Year 4 Teach Computing – Programming A: Repetition in Shapes unit

● Understand how repetition is used in programming
● Learn how to use loops to simplify code and create patterns
● Support pupils in designing and building creative projects with repetition

THIS WILL BE FACE TO FACE CLASS IN SCHOOL

 

 

In OpenZone – Physical Computing with Crumbles – Year 8 & 9

In OpenZone session for Year 8 & 9 pupils – Physical Computing with Crumbles

Hands-on computing session using Crumble microcomputers. Perfect for young tech enthusiasts, this beginner-friendly workshop teaches children how to write code that controls the physical world.

In this interactive, fully-taught session, students will learn to connect and program colourful lights, motors, and sensors. It is the perfect way to build confidence in STEM, develop problem-solving skills, and have a blast experimenting with real hardware. No prior coding experience is necessary!

 

 

 

Class Session in OpenZone – Year 4 – Year 4 Repetition in Shapes – Using Pictoblox AI

Follow on session: Year 3/4 Repetition in Shapes – Using Pictoblox AI- Discover the beauty of pattern through code!

In OpenZone

“Repetition in Shapes” unit from the Teach Computing curriculum.  Using Pictoblox AI to explore repetition and pattern, helping pupils create geometric designs and build their coding skills, combining maths, art, and computing.

Links directly to – Y4 Teach Computing – Programming A: Repetition in Shapes unit

● Understand how repetition is used in programming
● Learn how to use loops to simplify code and create patterns
● Support pupils in designing and building creative projects with repetition

THIS WILL BE FACE TO FACE CLASS AT THE WORD

 

 

Class Session in OpenZone – Year 4 Podcasting: Audio Production with GarageBand

This session is a fantastic session to support Oracy. 

We transform the classroom into a professional media suite using GarageBand.

In this version of our podcasting workshop, students leverage iPad technology to capture interviews and utilise “Smart Instruments” to create original theme tunes. 

Pupils will focus on the technical side of production—including trimming clips, adjusting volume levels, and exporting their final edit for a global audience.

Resources: iPads and Headsets with Microphone

Year 3: Creating Media: Stop Motion Animation with Stikbots

 

 

 

 

 

This session bring the inanimate to life in a high-energy animation workshop! Using Stikbot Studio a dedicated stop-motion software, and Lego figures pupils will learn the meticulous art of frame-by-frame filmmaking. Students will master the concepts of “onion skinning,” frame rates, and character positioning to create smooth, professional-looking movements.

The session takes a cinematic turn with the integration of Green Screen technology. Pupils will learn how to “chroma key” their footage, replacing green backgrounds with custom digital environments to place their Stikbots in any setting imaginable—from deep space to historical landmarks. It’s an ideal way to combine technical precision with boundless creative storytelling.

Final editing and export will utilise iMovie.   

 

 Resources: ipads                                            

   

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