Safe networking
Mike Smith explores IP addresses and looks at what you can do to protect your devices. HW20: Systems and networks, pg. 38-39.
Hello World issue 20
“Have you tried switching it off and on again?” “The Wi-Fi must be down!” “How come I can’t see the cloud up in the sky?” Computing systems and networks is one of those computer science topics in which misconceptions abound, and learners can struggle to grasp its abstract concepts. This issue offers ideas and inspiration for unpacking those tricky concepts with your learners. We discuss the research into different approaches to teaching networking, before seeing some of those methods in action. We explore the merits of inviting a network manager into your classroom, profile a number of different network simulator tools, and delve into ways to make networks concrete for primary learners.
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What does computing education look like around the world?
In this episode, we're taking a mini tour, looking at the state of computing education in different parts of the world. Season 5, episode 3.
Community outreach with Digital Schoolhouse
Chris Lovell discusses his experiences of the Digital Schoolhouse programme, which engages primary-school pupils with computing through its community of Lead Schools. HW20: Systems and networks, pg. 46-47.
Scaffolded reading in computing
Rachel Arthur shares some ideas on how we can teach literacy in computing lessons to improve pupils’ understanding
A balancing act
Michael Conterio provides tips to support learners with understanding equations. HW20: Systems and networks, pg. 41.
MakeCode: Game on!
Peter Rutherford shares a STEAM project he carried out with primary pupils, designing and building arcade machines and developing retro-style games in MakeCode. HW20: Networks and systems, pg. 48-51.
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