What is computing?

Computing is the activity, study, or job of using computers.

                                                                                                        - Cambridge Dictionary

As defined by the Cambridge dictionary, computing is the use and operation of computers. Computing includes desigining and building hardware and software systems for a wide range of purposes; processing, structuring and managing various kinds of information; doing scientific studies using computers; making computer systems behave intelligently; creating and using communications and entertainment media; finding and gathering information which is relevant to a particular purpose. 

Computing has also been defined as a branch of engineering science that deals with the systematic study of algorithmic processes, which are used to describe and transfrom information. 

Why do we study computing? 

'A high-quality computing education equips pupils to use computational thinking and creativity to understand and change the world. Computing has deep links with mathematics, science and design and technology, and provides insights into both natural and artificial systems. The core of computing is computer science, in which pupils are taught the principles of information and computation, how digital systems work and how to put this knowledge to use through programming. Building on this knowledge and understanding, pupils are equipped to use information technology to create programs, systems and a range of content. Computing also ensures that pupils become digitally literate – able to use, and express themselves and develop their ideas through, information and communication technology – at a level suitable for the future workplace and as active participants in a digital world.' 

                                                                                                (National Curriculum 2014)

Useful websites 

KS1 Compuitng - https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/subjects/zyhbwmn 

KS2 Computing - https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/subjects/zvnrq6f 

Higher Compuitng Science - https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/subjects/zxmh34j

Fake news stories - https://twitter.com/eatsleepictrpt/status/1582459927070547968?s=11&t=3DYS75o1A4vKbZdrpH7cBA

Scratch Holograms - https://twitter.com/jesshugsteam/status/1582476524367724544?s=11&t=3DYS75o1A4vKbZdrpH7cBA 

Scratch Basics  - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NqMd44Oi2l4&ab_channel=Pinnguaq 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zN_Zos7Fxac&ab_channel=ShiftClickLearn 

Scratch How to Make Jumping Game - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1jHvXakt1qw&ab_channel=ScratchTeam

Google Arts and Culture - https://artsandculture.google.com/ 

https://artsandculture.google.com/experiment/puzzle-party/EwGBPZlIzv0KRw

Christmas Activities - https://sites.google.com/lgfl.net/christmas/      https://curriculumblog.lgfl.net/christmas-stocking-fillers-2022

Live Lessons - https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/live-lessons/upcoming-live-lessons/zk6h7yc