Computer Science Accelerator in the Summer
27 May 2021
Are you looking to supercharge your computer science knowledge this term? 🔥Fire up your computer🔥, free your imagination and join us for a summer of learning.
What is CSA in the Summer?
- Part of the Summer of Computing, a programme of curated courses for teachers taking place in July and August
- Tracks to follow for new, intermediate and advanced learners (see below)
- Teachers of all subject backgrounds are welcome
- Online courses: start at any time and learn at your own pace
- Remote and face to face courses: short, live training courses, taught by our subject experts
- Get up to £1800 of bursary funding for your school or college
- Receive a nationally recognised certificate through our Computer Science Accelerator
Beginner track
Join our new to computing track if you have little or no experience of teaching computing and want to build a core set of skills to use in your classroom.
Your track will include two of the remote courses below:
🏃♂👩💻⌨ Introduction to algorithms, programming and data
🔌📳🔒 Introduction to computer systems, networking and security
🐍🔷🟨 Python programming constructs: sequencing, selection and iteration
We also recommend booking on two or more of our online courses:
🤷🏽♀️🔌🌫️ How computers work: demystifying computation: available 5 July - 12 September
🎛️ 🖥️ 🔢 Programming 101: an introduction to python for educators: available 2 August - 10 October
🔓 🤔 👩💻 Impact of technology: how to lead classroom discussions: available 2 August - 3 October
Intermediate tracks
We offer a range of different pathways to help you build on your subject knowledge.
Preparing to teach GCSE computer science
Join this track if you're looking to build your knowledge of KS3 to meet the requirements of the KS4 curriculum.
Your track will include two of the following remote courses:
🐍🔷🟨Python programming constructs: sequencing, selection and iteration
👨💻🕵🏻♀️🔒The internet and Cybersecurity
📊 💻Representing algorithms using flowcharts and pseudocode
We also recommend booking on two or more of our online courses:
🤷🏽♀️🔌🌫️How computers work: demystifying computation: available 5 July - 12 September
🧩💡Understanding computer systems: available 2 August - 3 October
📳🖨☕️An introduction to computer networking for teachers: available 2 August - 3 October
New to algorithms and programming
If you have a good understanding of computer systems but need help with programming, our new to algorithms and programming track is the one for you. Your track will include two of the following remote courses:
🏃♂👩💻⌨Introduction to algorithms, programming and data
🐍🔷🟨Python programming constructs: sequencing, selection and iteration
📊 💻Representing algorithms using flowcharts and pseudocode
We also recommend booking on two or more of our online courses:
1️⃣0️⃣1️⃣Programming 101: an introduction to Python for educators: available 2 August - 10 October
1️⃣0️⃣2️⃣Programming 102: think like a computer scientist: available 7 June - 22 August
1️⃣0️⃣3️⃣ Programming 103: saving and structuring data: available 5 July - 5 September
New to computer systems and networking
Join our new to computer systems track if you are confident with programming but need help with systems and networks. Your track will include two of the following remote courses:
🔌📳🔒Introduction to computer systems, networking and security
💻🖱Computer processors and instruction sets
📚👨🏫Fundamentals of computer networks
We also recommend booking on two or more of our online courses:
📳🖨☕️An introduction to computer networking for teachers: available 2 August - 3 October
⌨️🎧Representing data with images and sound: available 7 June - 22 August
🤔💡💥Understanding computer systems: available 2 August - 3 October
Advanced track
Join our advanced GCSE computer science track if you are a teacher who is familiar with GCSE computer science and want to learn new skills to use in your classroom. Your track will include two of the remote courses below:
☝🏼 👩🏼💻 📝 Higher attainment in GCSE computer science
🐍💪 Python programming: advanced subject knowledge, implementation and testing
🐍📜🧱Python programming: analysis, design and evaluation
We also recommend booking on two or more of our online courses:
🚀 🔧 Design and prototype embedded computer systems: available 2 August - 3 October
👩💻 ☀️ Programming with GUIs: available 2 August - 3 October
🤝⌨️🖱️Introduction to web development: available 5 July - 5 September
Summer schools
We are also offering face to face events throughout the summer for our beginner, intermediate and advanced tracks. Any of our courses taking place at the National STEM Learning Centre in York are residential events and include free accommodation.
New to computing (face to face):
27 —29 July: Southampton
24 August —26 August: York (residential)
Advanced GCSE computer science (face to face):
3 August —5 August: York (residential)
23 August - 24 August: High Wycombe
Preparing to teach GCSE computer science (face to face):
24 August — 26 August: Southampton
Introduction to algorithms, programming and data for D&T teachers:
10 August - 11 August: York (residential)
Share your achievements
And finally, if you're getting involved in the 😎Summer of Computing😎, we'd love to hear from you. We are running a competition between Thursday 1 July - Tuesday 31 August for teachers who participate in one or more of our summer CPD events. To find out more, head to our Facebook or Twitter page.