Purple Mash review by Computing teacher
Date: 07.07.2022Being able to log on in class and remotely. Children are set tasks and it’s great for homework. Coding is simple to understand and follow. The examples are current and relatable. ...
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Being able to log on in class and remotely. Children are set tasks and it’s great for homework. Coding is simple to understand and follow. The examples are current and relatable. ...
READSupports children''s ICT development, children enjoy it, are able to use it at home.Take a long time to sign everyone in...
READIt is easy to use with clear lesson plans and PowerPoints. There are also assessment activities. We have mixed age classes and it enables us to match the units onto our long term map. ...
READLots of opportunity for coding with younger pupils - we use some of the resources for cross-curricular coverage but this can be time consuming to do....
READGreat tool to support in teaching coding especially for less confident teachers. Enjoyable and clear for pupils who probably pick it up faster than their teachers anyway. Great for home use too during lockdowns. Also super cross...
READIt contains a range of activities aligned to the Welsh ICT and DCF curriculum that are easy to access...
READGreat userability for the children and staff alike. Can be accessed both in home and in school. Children engagement levels high. Skills taught in a fund engaging way...
READStrengths:The Computing resources provide a comprehensive set of resources for teaching and learning. Teachers who are not confident to teach Computing are provided with all the resources that are needed with detailed lesson plans to...
READSimple steps for basic coding and easy to follow and review. Easy access and a range of levels available...
READIt has a good range of activities for each strand and it is useful that each unit starts with e safety...
READIt covers the computing curriculum for key stage 1 and key stage 2. It offers cross curricular resources as well including EYFS...
READThere is a variety of activities which are well differentiated and have good skills progression throughout each unit of work ...
READAll in one place but can be difficult to navigate. Helpful that out all can be used on an iPad and that children can access it at home especially during the lockdown....
READWell planned and clearly covered objectives ...
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