Curriculum for Excellence

Computing science contexts for developing technological skills and knowledge

Early First Second Third Fourth
  I am developing my knowledge and use of safe and acceptable conduct as I use different technologies to interact and share experiences, ideas and information with others.
I am developing my knowledge and use of safe and acceptable conduct as I use different technologies to interact and share experiences, ideas and information with others.
By considering ways to protect technological devices, I can act safely and responsibly when selecting and using different technologies to communicate and collaborate.
I can work with others to plan and use a learning group for sharing experiences, ideas and information within a secure online environment.
        I can compare different forms of security software to gain knowledge and understanding of their functions in protecting contemporary technologies.
      I can build a digital solution which includes some aspects of multimedia to communicate information to others.
I can integrate different media to create a digital solution which allows interaction and collaboration with others.
      Having gained knowledge and understanding of the components of a computer, I can make an informed choice when deciding on the system required for a specific purpose.
Through research, I can gain knowledge of computer systems or emerging technologies to understand their differing features and consider their suitability for the world of work.
I am developing problem-solving strategies, navigation and co-ordination skills, as I play and learn with electronic games, remote control or programmable toys.
I am developing problem-solving strategies, navigation and co-ordination skills, as I play and learn with electronic games, remote control or programmable toys.
Using appropriate software, I can work collaboratively to design an interesting and entertaining game which incorporates a form of control technology or interactive multimedia.
Using appropriate software, I can work individually or collaboratively to design and implement a game, animation or other application.
By learning the basic principles of a programming language or control technology, I can design a solution to a scenario, implement it and evaluate its success.
        I can create graphics and animations using appropriate software which utilise my skills and knowledge of the application.
        I can use features of software to create my own animation which can then be used to create an animated sequence.