We've all created volcanos in DT, but how about simulating one using physical computing? This was the brilliant idea of a teacher up in Doncaster who then requested some support in how to achieve it. There are numerous possible solutions, but this is the way I would do it. I've not tested the real thing,... Continue Reading →
A Phil Bagge book review, by Phil Wickins! Phil Bagge is one of the most enthusiastic people I’ve ever met. His passion for teaching and learning shines through everything he does, as does his vast experience of computing in education. His new book, ’Teaching Primary Programming with Scratch’ is absolutely packed full of explanations, tools,... Continue Reading →
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tyZnvKAtzAU Book now for The Big Computing Leadership Conference. Everything a computing subject leader needs is here. Find out how to improve your computing provision at primary or secondary. Thursday 14th December at Oxford Brookes University. Brought to you by the NCCE Leadership Specialist Hub, we have four strands, over twenty sessions and an exhibition... Continue Reading →
I'm please (and very excited) to announce that a Crumble project I designed for digit<all> charity has been released and is available for you to download! It's a really fun little physical computing project that will stimulate lots of conversation around sustainable energy and real-world engineering. Solar Panel Sun Tracker This project involves constructing and... Continue Reading →
This month I'm featured in issue 21 of 'Hello World' talking about Algorithms in design and the assessment opportunities that brings up. Shout out to Jane Waite for the inspiration!
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