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Introduction to Computer Systems

A workshop that lets students explore the inner workings of computers using 3D-printed models and AR apps.

Introduction to Computer Systems

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Bring computer systems to life with ComponentBuilder®, a multi-award-winning resource combining 3D printed models and an interactive AR app. Perfect for Computing, Computer Science, ICT, or STEM workshops, this 1-hour hands-on session adapts to your students’ year and questions, making complex concepts clear and engaging.

All materials are provided, ensuring a seamless, interactive experience that sparks curiosity and deepens understanding.

Inspire your students to explore computer systems and discover future tech careers with this innovative, immersive workshop designed to fit your curriculum and ignite a passion for technology.

Cost: £225 half day (3 hours) or £450 full day (6 hours). Additional £100 if your school is outside West Yorkshire.

Learning outcomes

  • Improve engagement, interest or enjoyment in STEM subjects

  • Improve attainment and progress in STEM subjects

  • Learning what the engineering workplace is like

  • Improve awareness and aspirations for STEM-related study and careers

  • Challenge stereotypes by showing the diversity of disciplines, people and skills involved in engineering

Subjects and topics

    • Computing
    • Design and Technology
    • Engineering
    • Maths
    • Physics
    • Electronics, robotics and programming
    • General engineering

Gatsby benchmarks

The Gatsby benchmarks are a framework for good careers guidance for schools across all of England and in some areas across the rest of the UK. This experience helps your school to reach the following benchmarks:

  • Learning from career and labour market information
  • Addressing the needs of each pupil
  • Linking curriculum learning to careers
  • Encounters with employers and employees

Essential skills

The essential skills every young person needs to succeed in education and their future career. Find out more at the Skills Builder Partnership. This experience builds the following skills:

  • Listening - Receiving, retaining and processing information

  • Problem solving - Finding solutions to challenges

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