Real-life technology
How can we capture our students’ imaginations? Andy Lyon outlines how educators can relate lessons to practical uses of technology in everyday life. HW19: Sustainability and Computing, pg. 49.
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Happy Birthday Code Club!
Kat Leadbetter looks at how over 4,000 educators and children across the world celebrated a decade of Code Club, and how you can get involved. HW19: Sustainability and Computing, pg. 74-75.
Teachers’ views on climate change education
"A recent study of teachers in England showed that nearly all teachers had noticed an increased eagerness to discuss climate-related issues in their classes, especially in primary education." HW19: Sustainability and Computing, pg. 16-17.
Online courses for all
Michael Conterio explores how the Raspberry Pi Foundation’s online courses support all kinds of educators. HW19: Sustainability and Computing, pg. 58-59.
Baking Impossible Robot Challenge!
Karen Scranton and Shannan Palma share how they created a television-inspired physical computing challenge to engage eleven- to twelve-year-old girls. HW19: Sustainability and Computing, pg. 52-53.
Going back to basics: part 4
Rebecca Franks shares her final experiences of taking a group of beginner digital makers through their first physical computing projects. HW19: Sustainability and Computing, pg. 66-67.
What makes an effective computing PD experience?
In our final episode for this season we ask the question "What makes an effective computing PD experience?".
Launching the Raspberry Pi Computing Education Research Centre
The creation of a new research centre represents a unique partnership between the University of Cambridge and the Raspberry Pi Foundation. HW19: Sustainability and Computing, pg. 7.
Introducing Mission Encodeable
Young coding cousins Harry and Anna Wake introduce the website they’ve made to teach other young people to code. HW19: Sustainability and Computing, pg. 72-73.
Strategies for programming in primary schools
Researchers share ideas from experienced teachers for engaging primary-school students in programming, mastering challenges, and appreciating opportunities. HW19: Sustainability and Computing, pg. 56-57.
Encouraging sustainability discussions through 3D design
How can we encourage discussion about climate change through designing 3D objects? Richard Smith introduces the create, question, discuss process. HW19: Sustainability and Computing, pg. 32-33.
Does upgrade culture need an upgrade?
In this episode we'll explore whether this is sustainable and ask, "Does upgrade culture need an upgrade?"