Teaching Kids Computing Systems and Networks
Learn to teach young students about computing systems, networks, and digital citizenship. Master age-appropriate methods for explaining technology.
Learn to teach young students about computing systems, networks, and digital citizenship. Master age-appropriate methods for explaining technology.
This comprehensive course equips educators with the knowledge and skills to teach computing systems and networks to young learners aged 5-11. The curriculum covers fundamental concepts including information technology, the input-process-output model, computer networks, and internet safety. Participants learn to explain complex technical concepts in age-appropriate ways, helping students understand how computers work independently and in networks. The course emphasizes practical teaching strategies for building digital literacy and responsible online behavior, ensuring young learners develop a strong foundation in modern computing.
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What you'll learn
Teach young learners to identify and understand information technology
Explain the input-process-output model of computer systems effectively
Demonstrate how computer networks function and connect to daily life
Guide students in safe and responsible internet use
Develop age-appropriate lessons about computing systems
Implement effective teaching strategies for technical concepts
Skills you'll gain
This course includes:
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Graded assignments, exams
Access on Mobile, Tablet, Desktop
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Module Description
This course provides educators with comprehensive guidance on teaching computing systems and networks to young learners. It covers essential concepts like information technology, the IPO model, computer networks, and digital citizenship. The curriculum emphasizes age-appropriate teaching methods and practical applications, helping educators make complex technical concepts accessible to children. Special attention is given to internet safety and responsible online behavior, ensuring students develop both technical knowledge and digital literacy skills.
Fee Structure
Instructor
3 Courses
Educational Technology Specialist and Teacher Training Expert
Ben Hall serves as a Learning Manager at the Raspberry Pi Foundation where he specializes in developing comprehensive training resources to enhance teachers' computer science and IT capabilities His professional journey includes significant experience as a primary school teacher where he led and specialized in computing education while also managing a support network for fellow educators through regular training sessions and meetings At the Raspberry Pi Foundation he has been instrumental in creating curriculum resources and online training courses focusing on programming pedagogy and computing education His work includes exploring innovative teaching methods such as using CRC cards to improve programming design and contributing to educational research particularly in areas of programming instruction for young learners He has presented at educational conferences including the Workshop in Primary and Secondary Education WiPSCE where he has shared insights on improving programming education He demonstrates particular expertise in bridging industrial solutions with educational challenges drawing from research to develop practical teaching strategies His passion centers on making computing education accessible and enjoyable for all teachers and students regardless of their backgrounds emphasizing the importance of design in programming education and developing practical strategies for classroom implementation His contributions to educational resources and teacher training programs continue to shape how computing is taught in primary schools
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