Cybersecurity and video games
Neil Rickus and Andy Robertson explore how video games can enable pupils to develop their understanding of cybersecurity. HW18: Cybersecurity, pg. 38-40.
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How can digital leaders raise the profile of computing in schools?
In this episode Sway and James talk to educators who have introduced "digital leader" programmes in their school.
Scratching beneath the surface
Sway Grantham shares her tips and tricks to help you manage Scratch more efficiently in the classroom. HW18: Cybersecurity, pg. 48-49.
Kyokushin: Puzzling the Truth
How can Japanese puzzles help develop logical reasoning skills? Joanne Lynn shares her school’s unique approach to developing systematic problem-solving skills in young people. HW18: Cybersecurity, pg. 46-47.
Developing programming skills with Parson’s Problems
A valuable part of a teacher’s toolkit is the use of Parson’s Problems to improve pupil ability in sequencing. HW17: Health and well-being, pg. 70-71.
Keep curious and carry on hacking
Ben Garside explores the meaning behind the word ‘hacking’ and argues why we should teach students to hack. HW18: Cybersecurity, pg. 27.
Celebrating 5 years of Hello World
In this special episode, recorded from a live Twitter spaces event, we celebrate the 5 year anniversary of Hello World.
Me and my classroom
Tonya Coats shares how she creates engaging and collaborative spaces in her classroom, giving her students choices about how they learn. HW17: Health and well-being, pg. 87.
Quantum computing: as easy as a penny flip
Andreas J. C. Woitzik and Stefan Seegerer introduce the world of quantum information through a quantum penny flip game. HW18: Cybersecurity, pg. 66-67.
Know Thy Enemy
Pretending to be the bad guys adds depth, understanding, and fun to cybersecurity classes, and helps us to become better good guys. HW18: Cybersecurity, pg. 26.
Confidence Staveley: “Cybersecurity awareness should be embedded in every area of your life”
Gemma Coleman speaks to Confidence Staveley, founder of the CyberSafe Foundation, about its fun and relatable approach to building cybersecurity skills and awareness. HW18: Cybersecurity, pg. 16-17.
The impact of validation
Polly Card explores visualising Black and Latino male students’ educational experiences and the importance of validation from educators. HW17: Health and well-being, pg. 60-61.