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 →
Design Algorithms and assessment
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!
Are you a Primary Computing Subject Lead?
If you need support in your role as Subject Lead for Computing in your Primary school, take a look at this FREE CPD course. Face to face for day one, with a selection of three locations, then day two is remote and split into three online sessions. I'll be facilitating the Face to Face course... Continue Reading →
Calling all Primary Computing Subject Leaders!
I'm privileged and delighted to tell you that I'm now in charge of the Leadership Specialism for Primary Computing for the NCCE, nationally! This means I'll be working for and with any teachers in England's primary schools who are in charge of computing as a curriculum subject. I'm very excited and passionate about supporting you... Continue Reading →
Free Scratch Programming training – Basic and Advanced
Two free short courses online, to boost your subject knowledge, skills and confidence in KS2 Primary Programming, delivered by me, Phil Wickins! Please book quick, limited places available... Basic: If you are new to Scratch, please take a look at this free course; Monday 13th March, 3:45 - 5pm Introduction to Scratch - Remote -... Continue Reading →
