Subject: Creative Technology – Computing

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  Passwords, usernames, housekeeping
  
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  Google docs
  
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  Blogs
  

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  How to program using Python and Sonic
  
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  Basic programming constructs using Python and Sonic e.g. variables, conditions and loops
  

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  Introduction to the Raspberry Pi
  
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  Basic electronics using the Raspberry Pi
  

At the end of the project there will be an opportunity for students to experiment either on their own or in groups by a completing a small programming or electronics project.

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  Discuss how your child is using computers, tablets and smart phones etc.
  
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  Discuss the impact of digital technology in the home and our everyday lives.
  
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  Ask your child about their social network security sessions such as on ‘Facebook’ and Twitter etc.
  
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  Ask them to show you the Computing topics on the Creative Technology website and learning blogs
  
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  Help with learning the spellings of key words for each topic
  
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  Encourage pupil’s to ask for help with any topics that they do not fully understand
  
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  Please allow them to download the key free software for programming;
  
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    MITScratch
    
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    Python V3
    
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    MITApp Inventor
    

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  All other software and apps can be accessed through the Google Drive
  

A superb site for downloading Python can be found at

For students who are really keen on Python the Invent With Python site is very exciting

The MIT App inventor site will introduce students to the exciting world of developing phone apps. Wonderfully it is based on the same programming concept as Scratch.

The Creative Technologies site can be found at:

They use their knowledge and understanding of materials and processes to design, plan and make the products.

Students will Identify smart, modern, methods and ingredients to demonstrate how they are used within the food industry. Students will understand how to use a number of suitable and constructive techniques using CAD/CAM and Nutrition programs to produce products for a consumer market.

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  Regularly look at their books and ask then about the course and the issues about opting for Product Design in KS4.
  
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  Check their planners for homework and other Product Design messages.
  
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  Encourage students to take an interest in Product Design even if they think they might not want to take Product Design in KS4