Rockwood Academy – Computing and ICT

We, the Computing and ICT Department, believe the ability to use ICT effectively is an essential life skill in modern society. As ICT is continually developing and new technologies emerging, we as an academy will strive to give all pupils the skills needed to prepare them for the future. The subjects that we offer include GCSE Computing and ICT.

Allow children to appreciate the relevance of ICT in our society and as an essential tool for learning, communication, finding information, and controlling and understanding their environment
Help pupils develop their awareness of the contribution that ICT makes to society
Enable children to develop subject-specific understanding and skills knowledge that is relevant to their lives and careers
Allow pupils to learn skills that will prepare them for the real world, such as developing a working system for a particular end-user.

Head of Department

Head of Faculty: Mr M Zaheer

Head of Department: Mr S Finnegan

Termly Topics (SOW Overview)

Using computers safely, effectively and responsibly
Spreadsheet modelling
Games programming in Scratch
App development in AppShed.

Termly Topics (SOW Overview)

Computer crime and cyber security
HTML and website development
Intro to coding through Kodu

Termly Topics (SOW Overview)

Intro to Python
Python next steps
Networks
Understanding computers

Termly Topics (SOW Overview)

Personal digital devices
Connectivity
Operating online
Online goods and services
Online communities
Issues

Termly Topics (SOW Overview)

Personal digital devices
Connectivity
Operating online</li.
Online goods and services
Online communities
Issues