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preparing children for the future
Video Game Design ... Page 4
Programming with Scratch ... Page 4
Programming with Kodu ... Page 4
Website Design ... Page 4
Cartoon Creation ... Page 5
Stop Motion Animation ... Page 5
Facial Animation ... Page 5
3D Multimedia madness with CGI ... Page 5
Renewable Energy Engineering ... Page 6
Lego Robotics ... Page 6
Makey Makey Invention ... Page 6
Forensic Science CSI ... Page 6
MinecraftEdu ... Page 7
News Maker ... Page 7
Comic Book Heroes ... Page 7
Music Technology ... Page 7
Table of Contents
3D Modelling and CAD ... Page 8
App Camp ... Page 8
E-safety & Social media ... Page 8
Other workshops ... Page 8
CPD ... Page 9
Why you should book ... Page 10
Coding and Programming
Animation and design
Science and Engineering
Creative Media
Technology and other workshops
About us ... Page 1
Workshops Overview ... Page 2
Curriculum Topic Ideas ... Page 3
ComputerXplorers is a company with over 25 years experience in bringing computer
technology education into schools. We offer workshops in everything from programming
and animation to Lego robotics and crime scene investigation. We are specialists in
technology education for primary school age children. It’s what we do.
About Us
What else do we do?
In addition to school workshops,
ComputerXplorers also run after school
clubs, nursery classes and summer camps.
Our creative curriculum engages children in
hands-on technology activities that
promote problem-solving and teamwork
and encourage e-confidence in children in
an age when computers and technology
are essential life skills.
preparing children for the future
Technology in the classroom,
ComputerXplorers’ workshops help you to
meet Curriculum for Excellence standards,
not only in ICT but also in science,
engineering, maths, language and literacy.
We do this by providing structured lessons
using leading educational technology
programs to develop skills, knowledge and
critical thinking.
We Provide
Technology instructors
On site workshops
Technology peripherals
Our Goal
To help children discover their
own technology and computer
skills through exploration
The courses offered to pupils are tailored to their needs and interests and delivered by a highly professional team.
... Carmyle Primary HT
www.sescotland.computerxplorers.co.uk
Our Workshops
We offer Beginners, Intermediate and Advanced Workshops across a broad range of
technologies and across all year groups in a format to suit you from Primary 1
onwards.
Our workshops are versatile and can be adapted to complement a wide variety of
curriculum areas. For example our TV Production workshop could be used to support
a school’s work on World War 2 or how about designing a website about the Vikings
and perhaps a stop motion animation of the lunar landing with Neil Armstrong
descending a ladder to become the first human to step onto the surface of the Moon!
Workshops can be combined and run as a one day workshop or as individual
workshops of 1.5 hours for each year group*
A maximum of 33 pupils in each workshop.
Our workshops are flexible and can also incorporate full/half day sessions or
weekly sessions throughout the year.
We can also work together on transition days, theme days or as part of
education initiatives such as Science and Engineering Week *Please note some workshops can only be run as a full day workshop and typically a max class size of 33 applies. Please contact us for further information.
Very successful and a huge hit with my P6 pupils. The feedback was so positive we arranged further workshops.
Dalry Primary
preparing children for the future
Full day
Half day
Mini sessions (1.5hrs)
Block bookings
STEM packages
Weekly sessions
The majority of our workshops are designed to be flexible with respect to the core subject
matter. Common topics such as Space, the Romans, World War 2, Renewable Energy
engineering amongst many others, can be covered by innovative use of technologies to
enhance learning in creative ways.
Pupils produce, direct and star in news reports based on historic events e.g. WW2
Create a stop motion animation of the conquest of the Roman Empire or Egyptians
Use facial animation and have Queen Victoria tell the story of her time on the throne.
Integration of technology and curriculum topics
DYNAMIC WORKSHOPS
Video Game Design - An Introduction
Students as young as 5 years old can create their own
games in this exciting workshop! Choose your storyline with
fairy princesses, dragons, or wild wacky aliens. This
workshop will introduce young learners to computer game
design as it allows them to be creative and successful right
from the start without having to deal with computer code. It
means they can focus on the purpose of the game or
activity they are creating.
Students will design and build their own websites in this
creative, high tech programme. Create the perfect look and
feel for the chosen topic; research and write the content to
communicate; pack it full of the latest multi-media features.
Creativity and technology make for a powerful combination
in this flexible workshop as the focus of the website can be
adapted as a way of reinforcing key curriculum topics.
Website Design
P1 - P3
Curriculum for Excellence Technologies: Computing
science context for developing
technological skills and knowledge
Curriculum for Excellence
Technologies: Computing
science context for developing
technological skills and knowledge
Programming with Scratch
Students will learn how to program their own Video Game
using Scratch — the innovative programming language
created for young gamers by MIT.
Students learn to code and program and to select, create
and manage multiple forms of media, including text,
images, animation and audio recordings.
P4 - P7
Curriculum for Excellence
Technologies: Computing
science context for developing
technological skills and knowledge
Programming with Kodu
Use an Xbox controller to create your own video game.
Programs will be created on the PC allowing rapid design
iteration. Students will use a graphical programming
environment to design and build games. They will then create
a range of terrains, worlds and characters, controlling the
characters’ movement, sound and vision using an intuitive
icon-based programming language.
Curriculum for Excellence
Technologies: Computing
science context for developing
technological skills and knowledge
Codin
g a
nd P
rogra
mm
ing
P4 - P7
P4 - P7
Curriculum for Excellence
Technologies: ICT to enhance
learning (TCH 1-04a/TCH 2-
04a/TCH 1-04b/TCH 2-04b)
Cartoon Creation
Students will create their own world of monsters and aliens
in this great new animation workshop. Children will quickly
get to grips with this simple to use, new take on animation.
Create their own unique characters, use speech bubbles or
record an audio track to tell their story.
Children can use images from the school or even themes/
topics and incorporate them into the animation.
Students will produce their very own stop motion animation
from story boarding, making the characters and sets to
editing and post production! This course will spark their
imagination and give them tools to bring their ideas to life.
This versatile workshop can be adapted to complement a
wide variety of curriculum areas. Students improve their
literacy, communication and technology skills while mastering
or reinforcing content in any subject area.
Stop Motion Animation
P1 - P4
Curriculum for Excellence
Technologies: ICT to enhance
learning (TCH 1-04a/TCH 2-
04a/TCH 1-04b/TCH 2-04b)
Words only account for 7% of our communication – see
what the children can do with the other 93% in this fun-filled
workshop!
Using state of the art software students will learn key skills in
facial animation to turn any image into the most lifelike
animation. Pictures of historical characters, animals (or even
inanimate objects!) are brought to life to tell their version of
events. While bringing their characters to life they give new
life to key areas of the curriculum.
Facial Animation
Curriculum for Excellence
Technologies: ICT to enhance
learning (TCH 1-04a/TCH 2-
04a/TCH 1-04b/TCH 2-04b)
Use your creativity to explain the world! Explore the depths of
the ocean in 3D, the far reaches of outer space, the Egyptian
pyramids or even a fantasy world! Your imagination is your
only limitation! Tell stories, create images, use animation and
add sound effects.
By the end of this course students will have unleashed their
creative side and created their very own animation!
3D Multimedia madness with CGI
Curriculum for Excellence
Technologies: ICT to enhance
learning (TCH 1-04a/TCH 2-04a/
TCH 1-04b/TCH 2-04b)
P1 - P3
Anim
ation a
nd D
esi
gn
P4 - P7
P4 - P7
P4 - P7
Curriculum for Excellence
Technologies: Technological
developments in society,
Science: Energy sources and
sustainability/Earth’s Materials
Renewable Energy Engineering
This workshop is the perfect way to get children hands-on
with a variety of sustainable, renewable and alternative forms
of energy. Combining junior engineering skills with Lego to
allow children to understand the renewable energy solutions.
Building wind turbines and Solar cell vehicles will reinforce the
concept of renewable energy.
Our acclaimed ComputerXplorers Renewable Energy
Workshop is the perfect way to energise your classroom and
spark the imagination in this key area.
Crime Scene Investigation: Use your logic, senses and
forensic science to solve crimes. Learn how to work the field
scene and laboratory end of CSI using digital microscopes.
From fingerprinting and hair analysis to recreating facial photo
fits, using the latest software. No blood, no gore, but plenty of
fun. Will you be able to solve the crime?
A great introduction to forensic science and the perfect
complement to the science curriculum
Forensic Science C.S.I.
Curriculum for Excellence Technologies: Craft, design,
engineering and graphics contexts
for developing skills and
knowledge
P1- P3
Children will learn about electricity, conductors and insulators
while fabricating unique computer controllers from seemingly
unlikely materials. In this exciting workshop children will
create computer controllers from everyday items. Any
material that will conduct from Play-Doh to pencils, from
grapes to grownups! An incredible introduction to circuits and
controls
Makey Makey Invention
Curriculum for Excellence Technologies: Craft, design,
engineering and graphics contexts
for developing skills and
knowledge (Sciences: Electricity)
Using the latest Lego robotics technology to build and
program amazing creatures that can move using motors,
gears and wheels. Students will learn how to program
sensors to make the robot react to its surroundings. Program
robot birds to chirp, crocodiles to snap and plane engines to
rev! This workshop is great fun and ideal for nurturing and
enhancing STEM skills
Lego Robotics
Curriculum for Excellence Technologies: Craft, design,
engineering and graphics contexts
for developing skills and
knowledge
P1- P3
Sci
ence
and E
ngin
eering
P4 - P7
P4 - P7
P4 - P7
P4 - P7
Curriculum for Excellence
Technologies: ICT to enhance
learning
MinecraftEdu
SurvivalCraft - our new game-based learning programme
uses MinecraftEdu (a version of Minecraft) as both a game
and a collaborative creative tool. There are three main
elements: Mining, Crafting and Creation. Players are
encouraged to work in small teams and as a larger group to
complete a series of tasks. Each task creates curriculum
learning opportunities such as Mathematics, Literacy, History
and Geography throughout. The main aim of the course is to
combine fun with educational development.
Pupils become the newsreader, reporter or producer of a
news, weather, sports or cookery programme. A unique
opportunity for students to learn how to produce their own
television programme on any topic including devising the
format, writing the scripts, recording video clips with the help
of an auto-cue and special effects. Students will also learn
post production techniques such as video material, music,
titles and credits. From The Romans to World War 2 – talk to
us further about how to adapt this workshop to your own
topics and themes.
TV Production
P2 - P3
Curriculum for Excellence Technologies: ICT to enhance
learning (TCH 1-04a/TCH 2-
04a/TCH 1-04b/TCH 2-04b)
Transform yourself into an environmental superhero and help
solve one of the earth’s biggest problems from water
shortages to energy crises.
Using innovative comic book software, digital art and your
own photographs to illustrate your very own comic book. Be
creative; be inspired; be a superhero!
This workshop can be adapted to many key areas of the
curriculum.
Comic Book Heroes
Curriculum for Excellence Technologies: ICT to enhance
learning (TCH 1-04a/TCH 2-
04a/TCH 1-04b/TCH 2-04b)
Whether it’s the first step in the School of Rock or a
symphony for the school play anything’s possible with music
technology. Pupils use virtual instruments and sound effects
to create their personal sound track. Drag and drop music
loops to combine with drum/bass or hip-hop; sequence,
explore rhythms and tempo; get to grips with riffs and hooks
to make the best chorus and bridge. An excellent combination
of creativity and technology to encourage personal
expression.
Music Technology
Curriculum for Excellence Technologies: Craft, design,
engineering and graphics contexts
for developing skills and
knowledge (Sciences: Electricity)
Cre
ative
Media
P4 - P7
P4 - P7
P4 - P7
P4 - P7
In this practical workshop students will gain a better
understanding of the risks they face online and how they can
manage these risks responsibly.
Topics covered include
Responsible use of the internet and mobile technology
Using email safely
Social Media - chatting with care
E-Safety and Social Media
Curriculum for Excellence Technologies: Computing
science context for developing
technological skills and knowledge
P1 - P7
ComputerXplorers offers a wide variety of workshops that can
be easily adapted to suit you and your school. As well as
developing core computing skills our flexible workshops can
be adapted to reinforce key areas of the curriculum from
World War 2 to electricity and rainforests.
Contact us for further information.
Other Workshops P1 - P7
Curriculum for Excellence Dependant on workshop
selected
Tech
nolo
gy
and o
ther
work
shops
Students will learn how to create their own mobile phone app
in this exciting workshop.
Students will gain hands-on experience building multiple
applications with the benefits of step by step instructions and
explanations of the scripts they are writing.
App Camp
Curriculum for Excellence Technologies: ICT to enhance
learning (TCH 1-04a/TCH 2-
04a/TCH 1-04b/TCH 2-04b)
P4 - P7
During this workshop students will become virtual
archaeologists, create their own 3D games and transform a
three-dimensional neighbourhood before placing it into
Google Earth! We will use SketchUp 3D modelling and the
student’s imagination to explore a range of concepts and
ideas using simulations, culture and regeneration.
Learn all about 3D computer aided design, perspective,
maths skills, creativity and problem solving in this unique
workshop!
3D Modelling & C.A.D.
Curriculum for Excellence Technologies: Craft, design,
engineering and graphics contexts
for developing skills and
knowledge
P4 - P7
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ComputerXplorers provides in-school CPD sessions for teachers
at a time and date that suits you.
Bespoke CPD quotes provided on request.
This course will overview effective ways of using interactive
whiteboards in the classroom. The focus of use will be on
ways of using IWBs to promote active learning and to allow
pupils to access information in different ways. This session
will include practical exercises and resources to extend
learning.
Effective use of interactive whiteboard technologies
Interactive presentation of activities and ideas for effective
iPad use in the classroom. Includes an overview of an array
of iPad apps which bring unique and engaging learning
experiences to the pupils. Links to all the apps used for this
session will also be circulated.
iPads in the classroom
We provide courses that enable the participants to create
general presentations, word documents and excel
spreadsheets as well as better teaching tools for their
classrooms. The course content includes hands-on practical
applications for the participants.
Office Docs: PowerPoint, Word and Excel
We will explore programming software such as Scratch to
teach basic programming techniques as well as exploring
how these techniques can be applied in the classroom.
An Introduction to Programming
Aligned to the Curriculum for Excellence
Age-appropriate software and exciting peripherals
One stop shop programme ... we come to you
Hands -on and interactive experience
Workshops led by specially trained instructors
Programmes which inspire, engage and are FUN
preparing children for the future
ComputerXplorers SE Scotland
57 West Holmes Garden
Musselburgh, EH21 6QJ
Tel: 0131 6530580
Email:
www.sescotland.computerxplorers.co.uk
Learning through technology has been proven to
engage pupils and stimulate learning in education. Our
workshops are designed to bring life to Science and
Technology within the classroom. It is crucial that we
prepare our children for a technology led future.
... Steve Jobs, The Lost Interview
I think everyone in this country should learn how to
program a computer because it teaches you how to think