Computing & Digital Learning 

Computing & Digital Learning Department at Aberdare Community School. Showcasing innovative use of Digital Technology in Teaching and Learning.

[Computing & Digital Learning  @Computing_ACS]

Here's a short video detailing the Level 3 courses on offer here at ACS. Thank you to our current A-Level pupils for their contribution. Credit to @LeeJPowell for producing the video https://t.co/HBBqL1z0oj

[Computing & Digital Learning  @Computing_ACS]

A big thank you to @uswgamesdev for hosting us today. Pupils had a blast!

[USW Schools and Colleges Liaison @USW_SCL]

PyGame programming and escape rooms for @Computing_ACS students and @MrJJonesCS visiting Treforest today!

[Computing & Digital Learning  @Computing_ACS]

The department are arranging an educational visit to @uswgamesdev on Thursday November 17th for all year 12 and 13 pupils studying Computing. A fantastic opportunity to experience a career in the Games Development field. Consent forms distributed next week!!

[Computing & Digital Learning  @Computing_ACS]

Come and visit the department and take a look at our fantastic ICT facilities. Try your hand at programming, play some retro games and experience virtual reality. An evening not to be missed!! @AberdareSchool

[Mrs Male Computing Teacher @ict_miss]

Myself & 8G2 had fun learning 'Hello' in lots of different languages today to support European Day of Languages. Thank you to MFL department for putting on fab lesson filled with lots of fun games to learn the different ways to say 'Hello' @AberdareMFL #bonjour #Hola #Hei #Salut

[Mrs Male Computing Teacher @ict_miss]

7G2 had fun using Google Jamboard to work with blended learning in groups today learning about E-Safety and how to stay safe online #stayingsafeonline #blendedlearning #jamboard @Computing_ACS

[Mrs Male Computing Teacher @ict_miss]

Here are some of 805 ticket designs for our Ynys Fest that we are creating for our multimedia project @Computing_ACS @ACS_Year8 #ynysfest #multimedia #year8 #ticketdesign

[Computing & Digital Learning  @Computing_ACS]

Congratulations to our departmental award winners in Years 10-13 today. Nominated by your teachers as a result of your fantastic grades and attitude to learning within the department. Gwych!

[Computing & Digital Learning  @Computing_ACS]

We can’t wait to welcome our learners back tomorrow. We hope you’ve had a restful break and had an opportunity to recharge those batteries. We have record numbers at both GCSE and A-Level, and we look forward to another successful year.

[Computing & Digital Learning  @Computing_ACS]

An unbelievable set of results in the department today in both Year 10 and 11, with some A*’s thrown in for good measure. Very proud of our pupils and we look forward to welcoming many of you back to study A-Level’s in our department. #bestinthebusiness

[Computing & Digital Learning  @Computing_ACS]

Another fantastic set of results from our Year 13 pupils. Very pleasing to see so many pupils go on to study Computing related degrees at university or apprenticeships in the field. Well Done and Congratulations to all.

[Computing & Digital Learning  @Computing_ACS]

Congratulations to our Year 13 Winner Tristan. He has excelled in the department throughout GCSE and A-Level and is off to study Computer Science at @CompScienceCU . A fantastic choice we must say. We wish you all the best @MrHillsACS @MrJJonesCS @SixthFormACS

[Computing & Digital Learning  @Computing_ACS]

Cystadleuaeth Eisteddfod yr Adran Cyfrifiadureg / Computing Department Eisteddfod Competition. Closing date tbc. Pob Lwc!

[Computing & Digital Learning  @Computing_ACS]

Good luck to all of our Year 10 pupils sitting their U3 exam tomorrow! Don’t forget revision in CA04 Lesson 3.

[Rachel Walker @mrswalkerteach]

Met another teacher this week who didn’t know the ad-free YouTube trick so just in case others haven’t heard… put a dash between the ‘t’ and ‘U’ of YouTube and you’ll load up the video without any ads.

[Computing & Digital Learning  @Computing_ACS]

A gentle reminder: Year 11 ICT Catchup Clinic tomorrow in CA04 with Mr Hills. 10am-1pm

[Computing & Digital Learning  @Computing_ACS]

https://t.co/L7pl2dv145 - last minute revision live for our Year 11 Computer Scientists!

[Computing & Digital Learning  @Computing_ACS]

Good luck to all our Year 11 Computer Scientists sitting the written exam tomorrow! There will be a revision session before the exam with Mr Jones - head to CA02 after your morning exam for some last minute revision!

[Computing & Digital Learning  @Computing_ACS]

Key dates for our Computing & ICT learners. Keep striving and believing and you will achieve!

[Computing & Digital Learning  @Computing_ACS]

Thank you to all the KS4 pupils that attended the GCSE ICT catch up session today, despite the lovely weather we had! Your hard work and dedication is sure to pay off in the summer. Keep it up ��🏼

[Computing & Digital Learning  @Computing_ACS]

Come and join our successful department. https://t.co/sIXbD08tFe