Physics for non-specialists - Northern Ireland Teachers ONLYNN513

The course will explore the big ideas which, underpin physics as well as common misconceptions. Teaching approaches will be used that can be applied immediately to the classroom which, help to elicit pupils’ thinking and move them towards the correct scientific understanding.

Chemistry for non-specialists - Northern Ireland Teachers ONLYNN514

Using established knowledge on how these concepts can be taught successfully, as well as common misconceptions, course participants will learn strategies for immediate classroom use.

Promoting inclusivity in your STEM curriculumRP385

Developing essential skills in STEMRP381

Creating an effective curriculum in key stage 3 and GCSE design and technologyNC213

Developing multimedia through the use of videoNC208

Video content is all around us, from social media to being broadcast live on TV, video content is widely created to grab the attention of your target audience, tell a story and even build a brand.During this one day course, you’ll explore how to plan and capture suitable video clips, you’ll learn how to...

Digital skills: computer-aided design (CAD) and modellingNC200

During this one day practical course, you’ll learn how to develop products using Computer Aided Design (CAD). You’ll get hands on experience from your experienced Professional Development Leader and develop a 3D product using specialist CAD software. Once you’ve created your prototype product, you...

Using website skills to support future STEM careersNC206

During this two day residential you’ll learn how to plan and develop a functional website. You’ll explore the technologies that make up the internet and the World Wide Web, develop your understanding of basic HTML and CSS, before delving deeper, into these two building blocks of the World Wide Web.Across...

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...

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 Web DevelopmentCO221

Learn the basics of web development. On this course, you will first build a website using HTML and then style it with CSS and make it interactive using JavaScript.Along the way you'll learn about the box model, which describes how websites are laid out by browsers, and about the Document Object Model, which your...

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 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...

Programming 103: Saving and Structuring DataCO219

Discover how to save data to use it across multiple runs of your programOn this course, you will learn how to save text and binary files, and how to structure data so that programs can interpret it correctly. You will explore various common types of structured files, including CSV and JSON, and also find out how...

Understanding Computer SystemsCO212

During this course you'll learn how a computer works after you press the power button is key to working with technology effectively. On this course, you will explore what happens inside the machine and learn how computers turn inputs into outputs.You will learn what the computer operating system does and why you need...