This Stage 1 Computing video introduces learners to the idea of computer commands and how they are used to make computers work.
year: Stage 1
Teacher video: Commands and algorithms
This Stage 1 Computing video introduces learners to the idea of commands and how they are used in everyday life and when working with computers.
Learner video: Introduction to algorithms
This Stage 1 Computing video introduces learners to commands and algorithms, showing how they help computers and robots follow instructions to complete tasks.
Teacher video: Questions for data
This Computing video explores how different types of questions lead to categorical, discrete or continuous data, and explains the difference between statistical and non-statistical data. Examples show how questions can produce different results and how comparing answers can change the way data is classified.
Teacher skills video: Introduction to the Managing data strand
This Computing video introduces the Managing data strand in the Kapow Computing curriculum. Learners discover what data is, how it differs from information and how digital tools can be used to collect, organise, present and analyse it, from simple tables to spreadsheets and databases.
Teacher video: Integrated projects: Rocket to the Moon
This Stage 1 Computing video introduces the integrated project Rocket to the Moon, which concludes the first stage of the Kapow Computing curriculum. The video explains how each stage ends with an integrated project that allows learners to apply their knowledge and skills across all five strands of the curriculum.
Teacher video: Scratch motion detection
This video models for teachers how children can create their own motion detection game using Scratch.
Teacher video: Move
This video explores the Move strand, which focuses on breaking down barriers and showing that being active is inclusive and enjoyable for everyone. Lessons empower children to make positive choices about movement, challenge misconceptions about exercise and, most importantly, have fun.
Teacher video: Give
This video explores the Give strand, which focuses on how giving to others, the community or the environment can improve personal wellbeing. Children learn that giving creates positive feelings, builds self-worth and helps form strong connections with others.
