Gaia Technologies PLC Bernard Dady Matthew Dunn Kathy

Gaia Technologies PLC Bernard Dady, Matthew Dunn & Kathy Smedley 23 November 2020 1

2 23/11/2020 Workshop Objectives • Introduce the Gaia Primary Computing Framework • Explore some of the key challenges facing primary schools following introduction of the computing curriculum • Demonstrate how Gaia is helping St Swithun’s and other schools with a very challenging area of the curriculum

Workshop Outline • Bernard will outline some of the key challenges faced by schools following introduction of the computing curriculum. He will explain how the Gaia Primary Computing Framework has evolved as a tool to address the challenges of teacher confidence, curriculum planning and assessment. • Matthew will illustrate how these challenges manifest themselves in his school and explain how St Swithun’s Catholic Primary is working with Gaia Technologies to address those challenges. • Kathy will explain how she works with primary schools through training and consultancy to empower teachers. 23/11/2020 3

The Challenges

5 Gaia Primary Computing Framework a curriculum that develops skills and knowledge across computer science, creative media and online safety.

PCF at Reginald Mitchell Primary 23/11/2020 6

Find out more https: //www. gaia-primary. com/ primary@gaia-tech. com 01248 675800 Gaia Technologies PLC Woodlands House Parc Menai Bangor LL 57 4 FA bernard. dady@gaia-tech. com 7

Gaia Technologies PLC Implementing the Primary Computing Kathy SMedley Framework Primary Education Technology Specialist 23 November 2020 8

Every school is different …. . • Consultancy to … • Develop an understanding of the school • • 23/11/2020 Current knowledge, skills and experience Equipment, hardware, software peripherals and how it is used Current schemes of work Priorities 9

Develop a plan…. . • How do the school want to roll out of schemes of work • Which units, which year groups • How it can support other areas of learning • What needs to be in place … software, hardware, resources, knowledge • What support or training is needed for those units 23/11/2020 10

Deliver …. . • Teacher • Consultant • Team teaching • Digital leaders 23/11/2020 11

Review …. . • Teacher confidence • Pupil outcomes • Resourcing • Next steps … 23/11/2020 12

Find out more • www. gaia-tech. com – our main web site for the full range of Gaia IT partnering services • https: //gaia-tech. education – Gaia consultancy, CPD & training services • https: //community. gaia-tech. education – our education community site for news, updates, showcase, courses and project groups Gaia Services • IT Managed Services • Installation & equipment supply • Consultancy, CPD & Training • Creative studio services • CCTV and Security Solutions 23/11/2020 13

Get in touch sales@gaia-tech. com cpd@gaia-tech. com Bernard Dady Head of Education Transformation Bernard. dady@gaia-tech. com Joe Basketts Senior Education Technologist Joe. basketts@gaia-tech. com 01248 675800 Gaia Technologies PLC Woodlands House Parc Menai Bangor LL 57 4 FA 23/11/2020 14