Overview

The Scratch fundamentals course focuses on one of the best free computing resources available, the Scratch programming tool created by MIT (the Massachusetts Institute of Technology).

  • Scratch within the context of the KS1/2/3 National Curriculum
  • Getting hold of Scratch
  • Key programming concepts
  • How Scratch supports these concepts
  • Scratch elements and terminology
  • Scratch commands
  • Building programs (practical)
  • Engaging the children
  • Differentiation with Scratch
  • Making Scratch topic-specific
  • Lesson resources (practical)

Who should attend?

Teachers from KS1 to KS3 who are unfamiliar with Scratch.

Because of the nature of Scratch, it may be more of interest to teachers in KS2 and 3.

Duration

1 day

Price

Price: £100+VAT

Host schools: up to 3 free places, provided there are a minimum of 3 paying delegates on the course

Delivered by

Neil Rabbitts, IT professional of 25 years, volunteer for ICT lessons with year 6 for 10 years, governor at Willow Brook Primary School for 10 years

I have volunteered for many years at primary school, teaching ICT to Year 6. With the new curriculum, it has become clear to me that many teachers would benefit from guidance on some of the tools that are available, and how Computer Science can be embedded in the curriculum. I created this course to meet that need.
Neil Rabbitts, Governor, Willow Brook Primary School