Elm Class Coding

This half term, Year 2 have began their coding journey. They have completed Level 1! They have learned how to give the computer instructions to make objects move around the screen and how to add 'start events' and 'click events'. This means some objects will start to move automatically when they run the program or they will move or disappear when they are clicked on. The children also learned how to change the scene and the objects they wanted to use. It's safe to say, they have really enjoyed learning how to code.

Year 1 Beebots

Year 1 this half term have been looking at coding and algorithms. We have used an app on our ipads and beebots to give instructions on how they should move. It was a great activity and we will be setting obstacle courses for the beebots next term!

Y1 Apple Field Trip

Year 1 had the opportunity to go and experience a coding workshop at Apple Southampton in WestQuay. The children worked with two members of staff to control and move the Sphero robots. The children learnt how to drive the robots using controls and program them to follow a particular route and maze pattern. We had a fantastic time and learnt lots of new coding skills.

Year 2 Computing

This term in computing, Year 2 have been learning about coding.

The children have designed programs to instruct a character to do different things.

They have really enjoyed this and grasped it very easily.

Maybe we are seeing some budding computer programmers?!

Coding at Oakwood!

We are getting into coding at Oakwood, which means the teachers have to learn first...!

Here's a quick game one of our teachers made today using Espresso Coding... When you click a balloon, a new one appears. Which colour gives you the most points? Which colour balloon takes points away?!

You've only got 30 seconds!