Developing climate change education in the primary science curriculumSL029

Primary science provides the perfect opportunity to embed climate change and sustainability education and develop future global citizens who are equipped to make informed decisions and contribute to a more sustainable world. Explore how you can use the primary science curriculum as a means to embed climate change...

Technicians supporting: physics 11-16SL616

Experience a wide range of physics equipment which will enable you to support teachers and create impactful science lessons.The content has been designed to meet the physics curriculum for 11 to 16-year-old students and there will be topics which will motivate students to reach their physics qualifications. Explore a...

Health and safety for science departmentsSL253

Science has a generally excellent safety record in schools and colleges, but good, effective health and safety planning is essential. A pragmatic, risk based approach needs to be taken, based on evidence and with the cooperation of all staff and students.This course, aimed at Heads of Department, senior technicians...

Practical work in challenging settingsSL218

Practical work is a crucial and motivating aspect of learning science in a secondary setting. Explore different ways of  planning of practical work in settings where money, staffing, safety and resourcing can all impact on the quality of the practical work that is carried out.Together, we will look at ways of...

Skills for new technicians - zero to hero in 5 daysSL602

Are you new to the science technician profession? If so, this course is perfect for you!Through a range of intensive hands-on sessions, we'll explore the necessary basic skills a science technician needs to effectively prepare practical lessons.The course is split into two residential periods. The first part...

Teaching to succeed at GCSE chemistrySL205

We know that if you're teaching GCSE chemistry, you want to focus your time and energy on the most effective teaching strategies to ensure you are getting the very best outcomes for your students. This course will focus on these areas of chemistry that will most impact students by investigating subject specific...

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...

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...

How to utilise the Teach Computing Curriculum effectively (Key Stages 3 and 4)CO230

On this course, teachers can discover how to create a computing curriculum for pupils aged 11 to 16, using freely available online resources to complement your existing materials.

Impact of Technology: How To Lead Classroom DiscussionsCO215

On this course, you will explore the ethical, legal, cultural, and environmental concerns surrounding computer science. You will build the skills needed to hold relevant, open, and exciting discussions in the classroom. You will develop strategies to help your students be productive and write long-form answers 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...

Introduction to Machine Learning and AICO231

From self-driving cars to determining someone's age, artificial intelligence (AI) systems trained with machine learning (ML) are being used more and more. But what is AI, and what does machine learning actually involve?