CyberFirst Opportunities for KS3 pupils

CyberFirst Adventurers is a free half day event created for Year 10 students.
This is the second in a series of events which has been created, to highlight the varied roles and jobs that both exist and involve technology in the workplace. This will excite and enthuse students with an interest in technology, both in what we use now and in the future. It has also been designed to counter the stereotype that computer science is a subject that only leads to jobs in programming and coding. The course is aimed at students who have not yet made their GCSE choices, so that they get the opportunity to see how studying computer science could potentially augment and enhance their future career paths. Content includes 

The Data Games:  Understand and use big data to create the perfect team using a set of sports results, compare with others and learn the interpretation of data.

Crack the Code: Against the clock you will work within teams to unlock various devices, during this you will get a taste of cryptography, language analysis and understand some cyber security terms. But don’t be distracted as the timer won’t stop until you Crack the Code.

Engineering: 3D printers have started to revolutionise the engineering industry, have a look into how technology and engineering fit together and move into the future in partnership. Have the chance to create your very own model using 3D software.

Full details and application at www.qa.com/cyberfirst22ta .  Saturday 11th Feb 2023 1.00 - 4.45 in W5

CyberFirst Trailblazers is a free half day event created for Year 9 students.
The event is designed to showcase the varied opportunities that can be achieved through the
understanding of how technology is used in the workplace. This is the first in a series of CyberFirst events which will start each student on the exciting path of considering which GCSE’s they will take and how Computer Science can play a key role in future career prospects. Content includes:

Go Create: Learn the basics of how to customise a website and generate enthusiasm to contribute to the World Wide Web.

Digital Detective: Use digital forensics to identify the first person who has contracted a disease and learn how open source intelligence can lead to finding out more information about this person.

Full details and application at www.qa.com/cyberfirst22ta . Saturday 11th Feb 2023 9.00 - 12.45 in W5.

Creative Computing: Look into how creative design, arts and technology work together. Take a closer view on how the media industry and advertising combine these elements while having the chance in teams to create your own advert sequence using stop motion.