There is a government consultation on narrowing the digital divide in schools and colleges. You can respond here: consult.education.gov.uk/reliable-and...

With World Book Day next week. Here's a reading list of books for budding computer scientists. Excel format and printed posters (UK) available here: www.mrlaulearning.com/2022/10/book...

In the hospital school, over the last 2 years, we have used Cricut machines to teach graphic design . Here's what they have designed and made during their stay in hospital. The way we teach computing keeps evolving.

We've all asked pupils to teach a peer. How about asking a pupil to teach an AI? Pupils who taught ChatGPT how to program achieved: - Better test scores - Improved code readability & clarity - More confidence & stronger problem-solving skills No impact on code correctness doi.org/10.48550/arX...

The fascinating practice of pointing and calling: blog.gembaacademy.com/2020/05/11/t... Amusing thought, could this work in the classroom?! It’s similar to narrating the positive I guess.

If you want to follow along with my session at #BCLC24, here's the link to the slides. docs.google.com/presentation...

FREE 'Back-to-school' Scratch & Python lessons (Fully mapped to England, Wales, ISTE & CSTA standards) Each lesson includes self-guided (in-browser) tutorials and worked examples >> www.teachwithict.com/programming-...

How do you know when the momentum is shifting in education? When influential teachers and leaders start to talk about engagement, motivation, connection, belonging and belief.

What have hormones got to do with learning? Check out these insights on belonging from Pamela Cantor MD. And find out more at buildingbelonging.org youtu.be/3ZAvOwS1rl8?...

Looking forward to hearing more about this.

Treat AI like it’s software… because it is. Transcription, coding, document processing, image recognition etc. are all useful for educators. I’ll post this week about using AI as software and not treating it like a human. #artificialintelligence #aieducation #aiedu #aiined #aiinedu

Great to get some insights on the latest developments in AI and how AI can be used in education @infosys.bsky.social @raspberrypiorg.bsky.social

How can AI support teaching and learning? Here's a sneak preview of a chapter from the second edition of Teaching Computing in Secondary Schools. NotebookLM has summarised my excerpt and re-presented it as a podcast! Have a listen and let me know what you think: on.soundcloud.com/L5baBigjKyVE...

Fascinating podcast on the role of AI in the classroom. Jane Waite proposes possible frameworks for teaching AI podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/h... via @bengarside.com

If you're a teacher who has never used Chat GPT but want to know how to get started. Here is an excellent guide: www.youtube.com/watch?v=rUJf...

Here's a compelling argument for a "GCSE Computing" . An excerpt is shown below with the full proposal below: milesberry.net/2024/10/gcse... via @mgberry.bsky.social Do take the time to read the full proposal before commenting! 😉

Just signed up for The Big Computing Leadership Conference. Overview here: rundontwalk.co.uk/2024/06/12/t... Primary Booking here: www.stem.org.uk/cpd/537845/b... Secondary Booking here: www.stem.org.uk/cpd/528596/b... Thanks to Phil Wickins and @mraharrison.bsky.social

10 year flashback to 2014. As a new HOD, I asked my students to decorate their books as an optional homework. Here are the best ones. A thread. 🧵

Topical trends in Computer Science Education research. Full bibliometric analysis by Rahman et al. (2023) here: mojes.um.edu.my/index.php/JU...

Cool simulation which demonstrates AI / ML algorithmic bias in recruitment: www.survivalofthebestfit.com

Single-word Ofsted inspection ratings scrapped www.tes.com/magazine/new... Via TES

Let’s continue to grow this platform in the manner it has started - a wonderfully collegiate, informative, interesting space for educators everywhere. Hurrah! @collegeofteaching.bsky.social @ascl-uk.bsky.social

Great micro site with lesson ideas and resources for Social, ethical, legal issues in computing: social.cs.washington.edu/sfl-curricul... via University of Washington The accompanying research paper from SIGCSE 2024: dl.acm.org/doi/pdf/10.1... #TeamCompSci #CASchat #EduSky #CSEd

Great thread for teachers, regardless how many years you have been in the classroom.

Strong agree. A fascinating take on "live" curriculum decisions. Some of the best decisions on a curric are made organically. Planning a curric and sticking to it exactly sometimes leads to mundane, monotonous lessons. I like having 2 buffer lessons in every half term for this flexibility

Pleased with these holos! Our son and daughter helped me make these holographic Computer Combat Cards as gifts for our pupils. The time taken makes it difficult to price, so I have started giving away one holo with each order on the computer combat cards website. #teamcompsci #caschat #csed

A couple of comprehensive documents: The AI Toolbox: Best AI Tools for Schools and The ABC's of AI: What Educators Need to Know

The key to behaviour management in any classroom and school is balancing structured discipline approaches with relationship-building and intrinsic motivation. An article which I would recommend to all teachers and leaders in schools: www.researchgate.net/publication/... #edusky #uked #educators

Using generative AI in the classroom: a guide for computing teachers: computingeducationresearch.org/blog-using-g... via @raspberrypi.bsky.social @raspberrypiorg.bsky.social #teamcompsci #caschat #csed #edusky #uked

4 sites offering creative commons icons: 1) thenounproject.com - Mostly CC BY 2) iconduck.com 3) pixabay.com CC0. A few icons. Millions of images, videos and music too! 4) creazilla.com CC0 New site with lots of colourful images, 3D models and fonts. #teamcompsci #caschat #csed #edusky #uked

Every teacher should be a teacher of reading. So much of our knowledge, vocabulary and magic is subject dependent. Poster in print form here: computercombatcards.com/product/book... Free digital here: drive.google.com/drive/folder... #teamcompsci #caschat #csed #edusky #uked