Are these the droids you’re looking for? Robotics in computing education
This week, we’re diving into the world of robotics in education, and asking are these the droids you’re looking for... to teach algorithms?!
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Contextualising data science
Simon Johnson shares the importance of contextualising data science topics to engage students and bring lessons to life.
Key Digital Skills for Young People with SEND
Catherine Elliott shares the importance of teaching key digital and digital literacy skills, and looks at how you can build them with your students.
Robotics: Preparing our Young Generation for the Future
Andrew Perrin shares how his school aims to prepare students for an uncertain future through robotics
Data visualisations for inquisitive minds
How to get your students started with data science by introducing exciting and interesting visualisations.
Do not disturb: how to keep well when teaching with technology
This week, James and Carrie Anne discuss digital well-being and explore how we can keep well when teaching with technology.
How do we give learners context and creativity in computing?
In this episode, James and Carrie Anne explore the importance of creativity and context in computing education and discuss ways in which educators can empower their learners with choice.
How moral is your machine? Ethics in computing education
Hello World Podcast: Season 1 - Episode 2 - "How moral is your machine? Ethics in computing education"
Hello World Podcast
Listen and subscribe to the new Hello World podcast for educators interested in computing and digital making.
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.
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.