The I in PRIMM
Sue Sentance explores how the Block Model — a framework for program comprehension — can create opportunities for students to investigate code fully.
Articles
Virtual visits: School trips from home
A virtual visit to an inspiring location can provide a respite from remote lessons. Alan O’Donohoe shares tips for creating happy memories of a shared experience.
An introduction to the world of Esports
Even before lockdown, a large proportion of 12- to 15-year-olds were playing video games regularly. Isn’t it time educators started looking at video gaming and esports differently?
Astro Pi: Ready for launch
Claire Given and Tom Hadfield share how young people can run their computer programs in space with Astro Pi.
Exploring virtual Roman worlds during lockdown
When lockdown put a stop to the weekly Minecraft club at Siobhán Morgan’s school, they rebooted it remotely, and pupils explored virtual Roman worlds of Bath and Exeter.
Saving the environment with a new project series
The Raspberry Pi Foundation is creating new Scratch projects to collect, interpret, and communicate all kinds of data on the environment.
Organising an outdoor CoderDojo event
Chris Vermeulen of CoderDojo Netherlands shares learnings about an outdoor, unplugged CoderDojo event that was held in Leiden in 2016.
Videos to inspire
A new video series from the CAS team shows us how young people can learn computing skills from everyday activities — without the need for a computer.
Geocaching: A real-world treasure hunt using online technology
Combine technology with outdoor adventure by searching for one of the millions of geocaches hidden across the globe.
An environmentally-conscious game
Save the Shark is a fun new project from the Raspberry Pi Foundation that introduces learners to gaming while also teaching them about the environment
Reconnecting with nature in your classroom
Scientists and researchers use low-cost cameras to monitor wildlife across the globe; Alasdair Davies explains how young learners can get involved.
Exploring the outdoors through the lens of computing
Amy O’Meara speaks to Coolest Projects participants about their outdoor-themed projects and learns about the aspects that are most meaningful to them.