(Link to download plans, guides and resources are at the end of the article) Note: this project is now available as online lessons; a series of video tutorials to be shown directly to pupils or for teachers to watch before delivering in the classroom - Online Lessons: Adventure Quests We have all seen the adverts... Continue Reading →
5 steps to getting the best out of physical computing in primary school I've seen a lot of requests for help recently when it comes to teaching physical computing in KS2 using crumble and other micro controllers, so I thought I'd share my experiences on what works and how I've managed to get some fantastic... Continue Reading →
Did you know that the National Centre for Computing Education hosts a wealth of teaching resources for KS1, KS2 and KS3? At the moment there is a fairly limited amount, but this will increase shortly as more resources are in the pipeline and just about to be published. Have a look on the Teach Computing... Continue Reading →
Internet City; helping children navigate a safe and healthy path
I'm very proud to have received my certificate and pin to show that I am officially a STEM associate facilitator! So far I've delivered five courses for Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 teachers, from Teaching and Leading Computing to Programming and Algorithms. As the role of the NCCE (National Centre for Computing Education)... Continue Reading →
Run Don't Walk 