Teaching computing: What is a specialist anyway?
Continued professional development offers a pathway into teaching computing for educators from diverse subject backgrounds — and computing is all the richer for it.
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Digital footprints: "I wouldn't want someone from school to see my posts"
John Parkin shares guidelines for curating a professional online presence.
A journey into physical computing
Rebecca Franks shares some of the barriers to introducing physical computing into the classroom, and how you can overcome them.
The Ada Scotland Festival: Focused on gender balance
The festival launched on Ada Lovelace Day in October 2020 to inspire girls and women to explore the possibilities of a future in computer science.
How modelling can support learners
Josh Crossman explains the modelling approach: by demonstrating a new concept, teachers can support their learners and develop their own understanding of the key skills and materials being introduced.
Can we encourage a greater uptake of GCSE Computer Science?
The number of pupils — particularly girls — taking computer science GCSEs remains much lower than many other subjects. Eleanor Overland wonders if the options process itself is the key to unlocking change.
Building digital skills through sport
Tanya Howden shares how one club in Scotland is harnessing the power of sport to teach young people about technology, challenging stereotypes along the way.
Learning text-based programming with Hedy
Moving from a block- to text-based programming language can be a huge leap for children. That’s why Felienne Hermans created Hedy, a language that gradually introduces the rules of syntax to young coders.
Creative ways to connect
A CoderDojo club in India overcame significant challenges to deliver unplugged coding activities and Python training to young people.
Coding at home with young people across the world
Digital Making at Home’s Kevin Johnson shares ideas for designing and delivering successful online teaching content.
Retro video games in the computing curriculum
Hook or deterrent? Neil Rickus explores when, why, and how old video games could be used in computing classes.
Logging on and beyond
Sway Grantham shares tips on how to teach children under seven to log on to school computers independently.