Leading assessment in secondary scienceSL202

We know that assessment in secondary science is crucial - and this course will ensure what you're doing is fit for purpose and informative.You'll look at the theory behind effective assessment and work towards a balance of different methods that are manageable, accessible and allow opportunities for feedback and...

Adaptive teachingNE716

In this course, Professor Chris Harrison explains that good teaching is not about individual tuition for 30 students in a class. It’s about making use of good diagnostic assessment and then making a decision about what you need to do over the next few lessons to ensure that all students are challenged in their...

New and aspiring heads of scienceSL200

New to the role of head of a science subject or are you ready to take on the challenge and looking to acquire the necessary skills to gain promotion? Gain the strategies and techniques you will need to be successful by looking at four key areas of leading your own subject:  leading teams and change, Planning...

New to Core Maths Summer SchoolSL457

You'll work with experienced mathematics teachers to help you increase your confidence, develop teaching strategies for, and deepen your understanding of Core Maths.  Core Maths is the term for a suite of Level 3 qualifications designed for students who achieved at least a Grade 4 in GCSE mathematics and have...

Technicians supporting post-16 biologySL641

Are you a technician looking for help with biology practicals? If so, this is the course for you!You'll learn how to support teachers and create impactful science lessons by exploring biology practical work. The content has been designed to fulfil the biology curriculum for A level students and will include topics...

Technicians supporting post-16 physicsSL643

This is an in depth course where you'll dive into the standard required practicals in AQA, OCR and Edxcel exam boards plus learning new ways of supporting teachers in A level physics.The content meets the physics curriculum for A level students and there will be topics which will motivate students to reach their...

Technicians supporting post-16 physicsSL642

Are you a technician looking for help with chemistry practicals? If so, this is the course for you!You'll learn how to support teachers and create impactful science lessons by exploring chemistry practical work. The content has been designed to fulfil the chemsitry curriculum for A level students and will include...

An Introduction to Computer Networking for TeachersCO214

Explore the fundamentals of computer networking with this online course for GCSE teachers. You will improve your understanding of key concepts and gain the confidence to teach the subject in the classroom.On this course, you will learn to describe the different types of computer networks and understand how data can be...

Data Representation in Computing: Bring Data to LifeCO209

Learn how data is represented through media; audio, visual and text. This online course explores how computers do interesting things with data. You’ll discover how to represent and manipulate text, images and sound and compression and other algorithms.Due to its section on the representation of images, this...

Design and Prototype Embedded Computer SystemsCO218

On this course, you will explore how embedded systems are used in the world around us.You will learn what makes an embedded system different from a general purpose system (such as a PC) and discover how embedded systems are specialised for a particular use case.As you explore the iterative design process, you will...

How Computers Work: Demystifying ComputationCO206

On this course, you’ll gain an understanding of how computers work at a fundamental level. You’ll explore system architecture, along with how computers use binary and logic. Once you’ve examined the von Neumann model of computer architecture and the Fetch-Execute cycle, you’ll learn to...

Introduction to Cybersecurity for TeachersCO216

Teaching cybersecurity in schools is an important way to help students stay safe while using technology. On this course, teachers will be introduced to the core ideas of cybersecurity that should be taught in the classroom.You will learn the different attacks that individuals and devices are vulnerable to and how to...

Object-oriented Programming in Python: Create Your Own Adventure GameCO210

Object-oriented programming is a programming paradigm based on objects and data rather than actions and logic. This online course will introduce you to the principles of object-oriented programming in Python, showing you how to create objects, functions, methods, and classes. You’ll use what you learn...

Programming 101: An Introduction to Python for EducatorsCO207

On this course, you’ll explore programming in Python. You’ll discover basic programming concepts, learning how to understand the basics of python syntax and interpret error messages.Ultimately, you’ll use your new coding skills to create your first program - which will be able to solve a simple...

Programming 102: Think like a Computer ScientistCO208

On this course, you’ll explore Python programming at an intermediate level. You’ll discover how to break down problems into smaller parts, and then design and apply algorithms to data. You’ll also explore list structures and their various uses. Ultimately, what you learn will build upon...