Blog by Tag: Computing

Year 3 have been building dens to protect their Lego (stone Age) man from the elements.

Year 3 have also been using Scratch to create their own Stone Age game.

All in all we dig the Stone Age!

Y5 have applied their knowledge of the Mayan Civilisation to develop skills of internet research.

We used search technologies effectively, appreciating how results are selected and ranked.

We know that key words help to refine our searches.  

Year 6 have created some marvellous powerpoints all about the history and evolution/revolution of computers.

We have learnt knowledge as to who invented the first computers, how computers helped in World War 2, the rapid recent developments in technology and we have also speculated as to the…

In Year 1 we explored programming bee bots, giving directions to make them move around the map. 

Year 2 are learning to understand what algorithms are; how they are implemented as programs such as Espresso Coding on digital devices.  Pupils are developing a knowledge of how to use logical reasoning to predict the behaviour of simple programs.  Pupils are also developing their mouse skills to…

Reception have been learning all about the importance of of Remembrance day. Using a paint app on the ipads we used our skills to draw poppies. We learnt why Poppies are important to help us remember all the soldiers.

In Year 6, following our amazing trip to the World War 2 underground bunker, we have all written our own leaflets to try to persuade other people to go to the museum. WE have used 'persuasive devices' in order to convince our readers to pay a visit.

We have used our computing skills…

Children used an i-pad to take photographs of themselves as a member of Greek society and then used images to merge themselves into a picture of Ancient Greek monument or landscape.

Well done to Year 5 and Year 6 for attending a very successful and interesting collection of workshops held at the Boat Museum last week. There were many workshops ranging from computers, geography, science, design and technology and many more! Have a look at some of our pictures below!

At Brookside, we teach computing in a cross-curricular manner.

We also ensure we teach the key skills of computing in all year groups through the 3 key areas of:

1) Network and the Internet

2) Using ICT

3) Making Things Happen

 Our main focus is currently "Network and the…

Disney+ is the latest big player in the TV streaming market. The global brand has released its own subscription-based streaming service to rival that of competitors such as Netflix, Amazon Prime and Apple TV. As the name might suggest, it’s designed to be family friendly, with content restricted…

In the current environment, many of us are using different ways to try and keep in touch with our friends and family.

One app that has risen in popularity is Houseparty, which gained the no.1 spot on the app store after becoming one of the most downloaded apps since social isolation was…